IN-AIRCRAFT PILOT TRAINING

Providing our clients with a first-class, one-stop-shop training experience at our home base in Bellingham, Washington (KBLI Airport) or anywhere around the globe. Earn your FAA type ratings, recurrent training, and 61.58 proficiency.

Meet the Training Team:

Travis Holland

Designated Pilot Examiner

Rod Kellogg

Director of Training

Sydney Williams

Training Coordinator

Edward Covington

Instructor

Andre’ Judice, Ph.D.

Instructor

Manuel Montes

Instructor

Jim Lawson

Instructor

Steve Nicoll

Instructor

Brandon Jones

Instructor

Chris Preston

Instructor

Matthew Holbrook

Instructor

Jeremy Hallows

Instructor

Charles Grogan

Instructor

Dave Moore

Instructor

JET TRAINING

One-on-one, in your own aircraft, with worldwide availability.
Shepherd Aero training is...

Rigorous: Train to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) standards with FAA-approved curriculum. Completing our training ensures you will pass the checkride.
Exclusive: Benefit from one-on-one training with fully typed and experienced instructors. Learn the exact systems and parameters of your specific aircraft.
Flexible: Train at your home base at your own pace, or come to our headquarters in Bellingham, Washington.
Insurance Approved: Our training syllabus is approved by major underwriters, and we will collaborate with your underwriter if they are not already on our list.

WE OFFER INITIAL AND RECURRENT TRAINING IN:

Citation 525-Series
Citation 510 Mustang
Embraer Phenom 100 and 300
HondaJet HA-420
Pilatus PC-24

INSURANCE RECOGNITION

Our training programs are recognized by leading insurers including London Aviation Underwriters, QBE, Starr, AXA XL, W Brown, IAT, Eiger, Class A, Mach 2, and Beacon.

PROVEN CURRICULUM

Shepherd Aero provides Part 61 training to accommodate various operator requirements for other turbine aircraft. Our expertise lies in addressing the unique operational challenges of single-pilot resource management.

IN-AIRCRAFT TRAINING PROVEN PROCESS

Personalized • Expert • Seamless

Set clear training objectives
Pick your time & place
Finalize the enrollment
Train in your aircraft
Ace your checkride
Fly your missions safely

Start Your Training Today

Travis Holland

Designated Pilot Examiner

Travis Holland is the Founder and CEO of Shepherd Aero, a global aviation solutions provider. With over 12,000 flight hours and multiple world speed records, Travis is a leader in the aviation industry. He delivered the first HondaJets to China and Japan, and flew the first HondaJet around the world. As an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, Travis holds active authorizations for type ratings in six single-pilot jets. His expertise ensures top-tier services in aircraft management, international trip support, and pilot training.

Rod Kellogg

Director of Training

Rod Kellogg has been with Shepherd Aero since 2018 and resides in Gulf Shores, AL. He started flying in 1991 and has extensive experience in corporate flying, training civilian and military pilots. Rod is commercially rated in various aircraft, including airplanes, helicopters, and gliders. Passionate about aviation, he mentors young students and enjoys flying across North America.

Sydney Williams

Training Coordinator

Sydney Williams, born and raised in Bellingham, WA, enjoys hiking in the PNW and aerial arts. With 9 years of customer service experience and a background in real estate and business office management, she now coordinates training at Shepherd Aero, ensuring clients are prepared and satisfied. Sydney recently had her first flight as a co-pilot in a DA-62 in July 2024.

Edward Covington

Instructor

Edward Covington is a seasoned jet instructor and aerobatic pilot with over 6000 hours of instruction. He specializes in single-pilot jet instruction and upset recovery, with type ratings in several jets, including the HondaJet and Learjet 60. Edward holds an ATP, CFI, CFII, and MEI, with a degree in Economics and Business.

Andre’ Judice, Ph.D.

Instructor

Andre’ Judice transitioned from a 17-year career as a psychotherapist to aviation in 2017 and joined Shepherd Aero as an instructor in 2022. She taught as a CFI, CFII, and MEI for one year before being hired as a line pilot in a Part 91 operation in south Louisiana, where she flew the Eclipse Jet, the HondaJet, the Premier Jet, and the Beech jet. Andre’ resides in Salt Lake City, UT, with her husband and dog.

Manuel Montes

Instructor

Manny Montes brings over 40 years of distinguished military and civilian flight operations. A recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Manny served as an advanced Jet Instructor Pilot in the T-38 and as an F-100 Super Sabre pilot with the Texas Air National Guard. His extensive career includes a combat tour in Southeast Asia, where he served as both chief pilot and flight department administrator. Manny specializes in Embraer 500 and 505 training, providing expert instruction based on his deep aviation expertise.

Jim Lawson

Instructor

Jim Lawson has over 19,000 flight hours and has been flying for over 36 years. He has 15 jet and turboprop type ratings and is currently our PC-24 Instructor.

Jim is a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve where he flew the P3C Orion, C-130 Hercules and the P-8 Poseidon. Jim also flew as a contract Test Pilot & Research Pilot for NASA.

Steve Nicoll

Instructor

Steve Nicoll brings over 30 years of experience in aviation, including flying float planes and helicopters in remote regions worldwide. He has served as a Captain, Instructor, and Check Airman in international airline operations and currently mentors and instructs on Phenom 100/300 and PC24 aircraft.

Brandon Jones

Instructor

I have been flying since before I could legally drive, going on more than 30 years now. I'm an instructor in light GA aircraft, jets, and helicopters, with thousands of hours of experience both flying and teaching. Out of everything that I fly, from Cessna 172s through Phenoms and Blackhawk helicopters, my absolute favorite is a simple little paramotor; a parachute with a small one-cylinder engine attached to it with a metal seat.

Chris Preston

Instructor

Chris is actively flying a Phenom 300 for a Part 91 operation based in Oklahoma. After a 15-year career in television production, he decided to pursue aviation full-time and he says it’s the best decision he’s ever made. He holds a CFI, CFII, and MEI and enjoys any chance to share the joy of aviation with others. Chris lives in Oklahoma City with his wife and three kids.

Matthew Holbrook

Instructor

Matt is a CFII and MEI who discovered a love for aviation back in 2019 and hasn't looked back. With a strong passion for teaching, he enjoys helping pilots grow their skills and confidence in the cockpit. He spends much of his time flying the Pilatus PC-24, a jet he especially enjoys for its versatility and performance. Traveling across the country, he loves showing people what the PC-24 can really do. For him, flying is as much about sharing the journey as it is about the destination.

Jeremy Hallows

Instructor

Jeremy Hallows is an experienced Aviation and Logistics Professional with over 15 years as a corporate pilot, and 15 years of experience in international trade and transportation. He has helped multiple entities to manage and build their corporate aviation departments, and he has overseen global logistical operations for importers and exporters in the United States. His expertise in global trade and operational logistics has contributed valuable insight to logistical business operations and aviation departments.

Charles Grogan

Instructor

Charles Grogan is an experienced pilot, instructor, and PC-24 aircraft manager with a proven track record in both flight operations and aviation leadership. With a passion for safety, precision, and mentorship, Charles Grogan has guided countless pilots through training while overseeing the performance and reliability of one of the industry's most versatile business jets.

Dave Moore

Instructor

As an outstanding graduate of Ohio University, Dave was hired as a staff and classroom instructor immediately upon graduation. Shortly thereafter, Dave experienced a plane crash that, according to the NTSB, he should not have survived. This changed the trajectory of his life. Dave was offered an appointment to the Coast Guard where he graduated Navy Flight School then went on to fly the HU-25 Falcon Jet. Dave earned Chairman of the Flight Evaluation Board and became standardization officer.

A family situation forced him to Pittsburgh where he transferred to the Air National Guard and earned his Air Force wings. Dave flew the KC-135, flying 39 combat sorties. After the Air National Guard Dave flew corporate on the Falcon 50 then transitioned to sales while keeping active as a flight instructor in the community. After helping a colleague stand up a flight school, he began selling for Jet It where he was typed in the Honda Jet. Dave has flown, managed, mentored pilots as well as built flight departments in the aviation community.

IN-AIRCRAFT PILOT TRAINING

Meet the Training Team:

Travis Holland

Rod Kellogg

Sydney Williams

Edward Covington

Andre’ Judice, Ph.D.

Manuel Montes

Jim Lawson

Steve Nicoll

Brandon Jones

Chris Preston

Matthew Holbrook

Jeremy Hallows

Charles Grogan

Dave Moore

JET TRAINING

One-on-one, in your own aircraft, with worldwide availability.Shepherd Aero training is...

WE OFFER INITIAL AND RECURRENT TRAINING IN:

INSURANCE RECOGNITION

PROVEN CURRICULUM

IN-AIRCRAFT TRAINING PROVEN PROCESS

Personalized • Expert • Seamless

Travis Holland

Rod Kellogg

Sydney Williams

Edward Covington

Andre’ Judice, Ph.D.

Manuel Montes

Jim Lawson

Steve Nicoll

Brandon Jones

Chris Preston

Matthew Holbrook

Jeremy Hallows

Charles Grogan

Dave Moore

One-on-one, in your own aircraft, with worldwide availability.
Shepherd Aero training is...