At Oklahoma Aviation, it's all about customer service and helping you achieve your goals. We do that by offering the newest fleet of training and rental aircraft in Oklahoma, the best-trained instructors in the business, and Cessna's Computer Based Instruction materials.
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At the age of five, I started flying. My father stood me between his legs in his Cessna 336. The joy of flight and the feeling of control filled my soul. All pilots will understand those feelings. In 1982, at the age of 22, I received my private pilot's license, and have since enjoyed every single day that I have had the opportunity to fly. It is my personal goal, and my goal for Oklahoma Aviation, to enable each and every client to experience the great joy of flight.
It is also my personal goal, and my goal for Oklahoma Aviation, that we make your day better at every opportunity. At Oklahoma Aviation you will get truly old fashioned "service with a smile!" Our smiles inspire positive attitude, motivation and success. I live my life and run my business with this simple idea: "Life is too short to deal with unhappy people, so don't. Be happy in life and you will get the job done." I know you will enjoy doing business with Oklahoma Aviation. Come and see me!
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Originally from East Africa, and fluent in six languages, Shohaib "Sho" Kassam brings an international perspective to Oklahoma Aviation. Sho started living his dream of aviation as an apprentice at the Cooper Motors Aviation maintenance department in Mombasa, Kenya. “On my first maintenance test flight, I experienced the thrill of flight first hand. From that moment, I was hooked. There was no turning back.” At age 18, Sho took the next step toward his dream and moved to Norman, Oklahoma. There, within a year, Sho obtained his various Pilot Certificates and began his first real job as a full time flight instructor. Sho has instructed Oklahoma pilots since 2000 and has amassed over 3500 hours of flight instruction.
Sho holds Commercial Certifications for Single and Multi-Engine Airplanes and Certifications as a Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor for Single and Multi-Engine Airplanes. In addition he is the only full time flight instructor in the Oklahoma City Metro area to be Cessna factory trained in the G-1000 glass cockpit and to be a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot. Sho has an array of experience in single and multi-engine airplanes and is taking steps to actively pursue his Airline Transport Pilot License. Additionally, Sho has been appointed as an FAA Safety Advisor. |
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A native of Gainesville, Florida, Marcus Buchanan moved to Oklahoma in 1985. As is the case with so many pilots, Marcus developed a passion for aviation in early childhood. When he was able to start flying in 1998, he obtained his private pilot’s license at Oklahoma State University. Subsequently, Marcus attended the Airline Training Academy in Orlando, Florida. There he received his single engine rating, his multi-engine rating and advanced levels of flight training in the corporate field. Marcus then returned to Norman, OK for his Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor ratings.
Prior to joining Oklahoma Aviation, Marcus instructed at the Aviation Department of the University of Oklahoma. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and excitement about aviation to our team. |
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Nick Pettiet is Oklahoma Aviation’s newest flight instructor. He is a native of the Oklahoma City area. Nick’s interest in aviation was sparked by his first commercial flight at the age of 6. However, it wasn’t until his junior year at Oklahoma State University that he went on his first flight lesson. After receiving a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from OSU, Nick moved back to Oklahoma City and began flight training at Oklahoma Aviation. Nick earned his private, instrument and commercial certificates with us and can give you a first hand account of the high quality of instruction Oklahoma Aviation provides.
Prior to joining Oklahoma Aviation, Nick worked in the hotel and property management industries. He also worked for Atlantic Aviation here at Wiley Post Airport providing ground support for general aviation aircraft. |
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In 1995, Ted found his love for flying in a 1948 Luscombe airplane. From there, Ted owned both a Piper Warrior and a Piper Comanche, as he earned his Commerical Pilot Certificate and instrument rating. He is currently a Certified Flight Instructor and an Instrument Instructor.
Not only does Ted have over 12 years of practical experience in general aviation, he has a strong academic focus as well. Ted earned his B.S. degree in Professional Aeronautics with a minor in Safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Ted is also an FAA certified Aviation Maintenance Technician. Ted's enhanced knowledge of aircraft systems, his focus on safety, and his enthusiasm make him one of our best instructors.
Ted is also serving our country as part of the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base. There Ted is an aircraft engine technician. |
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When you call Oklahoma Aviation, the happy voice that answers will likely be Kyla Mach. Kyla joined Okahoma Aviation as our Office Manager in July of 2006. She brings with her skills and experience she learned in Hotel Management, Wholesale and Retail Sales, and Mortgage Loan Processing. With that background, it’s no wonder that Kyla can deliver on our promise of “Service with a Smile”!
Kyla loves meeting people, so she welcomes the diverse and interesting clientele of Oklahoma Aviation. If you want to inquire about a discovery flight, call Kyla. She’ll set one right up for you. If you want to know how much it costs to take a lesson, call Kyla. She knows all about our fees and rate schedule. If you already have an instructor and want to schedule a lesson, call Kyla. She will always know your instructor’s schedule and availability. And, as Kyla says, “The professionalism and knowledge of our instructors here at OA make it a joy to come to work”!
Like all of us at OA, Kyla also loves to fly. Who knows, she may someday soon be joining our student roster! |
