MONZER BADAWIExecutive ChairmanMonzer is the driving force behind the company. A man with a vision to create a venerable business of excellence, he is the inspiration to all as he spearheads the company’s management and operations; strategizing and directing it through its next phase of growth. Born in Egypt, and residing in the United States. Monzer is a recognized FAA Airman who holds many certificates in single, and multi-engine airplanes as well as an Instrument Rating. Having started at an early age of 22, his confident entrepreneurship, passion for aviation and a strong customer focus has helped in building a successful business.
Fluent in English/Arabic. |
AHMED ABDELHAKIMChief Operating Officer
Ahmed is a respected FAA Airman that holds both single and multi-engine certificates as well as his Instrument Rating. Graduated from Carleton University in Canada, Ahmed moved to sunny Florida where he pursued his passion and dreams to become a pilot. Ahmed has held many positions within the aviation industry. Now with Ahmed's thousand plus flight hours, he has chosen to become Flight Ready Aviation's Chief Operating Officer.
Fluent in English/Arabic. |
SUHAD PERERAOffice ManagerSuhad is newcomer to the aviation industry, recently joining our Flight Ready Aviation family as our Office Manager, focusing on flight coordination, student enrollment, and overseeing flight tours. Suhad is a proud mother of 2 amazing children. She has a background in Administration, Cosmetology and, Interior Decor.
Suhad is definitely a great and valuable addition to the team! Fluent in English/Spanish. |
JORGE LUGOChief Flight Instructor - CFI, CFII, MEI, ATPOriginally from Puerto Rico, Jorge has always been interested and passionate about aviation since childhood. When Jorge graduated High School he has been fortunate to immerse himself in the aviation industry allowing him to obtain his pilot certificates as well as his CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP certificates. He hopes to pass on his knowledge and enthusiasm for aviation to others, so that they too can experience the art of flying. This makes Jorge the most suitable person to be Flight Ready Aviation's Chief Flight Instructor.
Fluent in English/Spanish. |
BIANKA PETERSONCertified Flight Instructor - CFI, CFII, MEIBianka started her aviation career after realizing a 9-5 desk job just wasn't for her. With the guidance of her JetBlue Gate Agent mother, she became a Delta Flight Attendant. She explored the world and then realized she wanted more. After completing her ratings in between working trips, she was accepted into Delta Airline's prestigious Propel Program. This allows her a leave of absence from her Flight Attendant job to pursue her pilot career, Where she will end up back at Delta, but in the flight deck this time!
Fluent in English. |
BRIAN AHLERFlight Training Coordinator
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KARINA MOZHEYKOCertified Flight Instructor - CFI, CFII, MEIKarina's family immigrated from Belarus to Virginia when she was two years old. Traveling back and forth to Europe to visit family exposed her to aviation early on. She was always fascinated with jet aircraft and loved the thought of flight. After High School Karina went into the beauty industry but soon realized that aviation was her true calling. She moved to Florida and enrolled in a career pilot program. Giving it her full attention and best effort she received her certificates up to CFI, CFII, MEI in under nine months. Now, Karina works as an instructor dedicating her knowledge and passion for aviation to future Airmen (and woman!)
Fluent in English/Russian. |
JOHN WINSLOWCertified Flight Instructor - CFIJohn has been with Flight Ready as a student attaining all his ratings within two years and now serves as a flight instructor working to train the newest generation of pilots as he builds the necessary time and experience he needs to get to the airlines. John has always been fascinated by aviation and decided to make it a career when he was only seven years old. He also has the unique ability to instruct in sea planes.
Fluent in English. |
CHRIS CURRYCertified Flight Instructor - CFI, ATPChris has been Flight Ready Aviations success story by successfully completing his certificates from Private Pilot through CFI. During his younger years Chris was astounded by the idea of flight and as the years progressed he turned the mere admiration of planes flying into reality. With guidance from his father, Chris was able to obtain his Private Pilot, Instrument Rating and Commercial Multi-Engine Certificates in a couple of years. As he continues to build hours he hopes to one day fly for a major Airline.
Fluent in English. |