MEET THE TEAM
THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE PLACE
A graduate of Purdue University's Professional Flight program, Liz has been flying Cirrus Aircraft for over a decade and prides herself on delivering an exceptional training experience. After six years with a Cirrus Training Center and the subsequent founding of Fly Power Forward, she has masterfully refined the implementation of immersive accelerated training programs.
LIZ MCGRATH
Flight School Director
Platinum CSIP, CFII, AGI
A California native and Colorado transplant, Karl has been flying since 2017. He enjoys the challenge of aviation and the constant pursuit of knowledge that it demands. Beyond the cockpit, you'll find him exploring nature's beauty while hiking alongside his loyal dog or enjoying cozy moments with his beloved cat.
KARL SANDIN
Lead Sling, Diamond,
& Cirrus Instructor
Chase is a graduate of Auburn University's flight program and grew up in Doylestown, where he often visited the airport to watch airplanes in action. He took his first lesson at 14 and soloed at 16, sparking a lifelong passion for aviation. Married to his high school sweetheart, Chase brings dedication, patience, and a thorough approach to teaching, helping students master flying the Cirrus just as he has.
CHASE KEISER
Lead Cirrus Instructor
CSIP, CFII
chase@brandywineaviation.com
Introducing Sloan, an exemplary flight instructor hailing from Pittsburgh, PA. Sloan likes pizza and avoids drama. His students find comfort in his laid-back and approachable demeanor, making each lesson an enjoyable and enriching experience. He did all of his own training in Diamond aircraft so he's our foremost expert on the platform.
SLOAN MALLORY
Sling, & Diamond Instructor
CFI, MEI
sloan@brandywineaviation.com
Hailing from Delaware, Matthew has built over six years of experience in aviation through a path that’s as dynamic as the skies he studies. From his early days as a Navy Aviation Weather Forecaster to his current role as a CFII and Air Force C-130 Flight Engineer, he’s combined technical expertise with a true love for flight. With a deep respect for both the science and art of aviation, he's an asset to the team.
Matthew Wilson
Sling & Diamond Instructor
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Grew up hiking, fishing and vacationing along the East Coast shores, Evelyn is no stranger to the area. Her aviation background stems from Brandywine Aviation and soars through East Philly, Virginia, and Florida with ATP flight school. She is a part time SIC in a Hawker 850XP and loves everything and anything aviation but especially instructing as she gets to help others.
Evelyn Bienkowski
Sling Instructor
Mike Floriani, from Reading, PA, discovered his passion for aviation with his father and earned his Private Pilot Certificate at Brandywine in 1993. He went on to achieve multiple ratings, instruct at Chester County and Brandywine Airports, fly the Hawker 800 as a Part 135 First Officer, and serve as an FAA Aviation Safety and Principal Operations Inspector. Retired in 2025, Mike now returns to Brandywine to share his experience and is the author of Aviation in Reading and Berks County (2019).
Michael Floriani
Sling Instructor
ATP, CFII
Jake started flying at a local airport in 2001 before heading off to Dowling College to finish many of his advanced ratings. After teaching for the school he went on to American Eagle Airlines flying the ATR-72 and EMB-145 aircraft.
Today Jake continues to enjoy teaching while running another business outside of aviation.
JAKE LEONE
Cirrus Instructor
ATP, CFII, MEI
Sean is a graduate of the Purdue University Aviation Program. He has enjoyed a wide variety of aviation experience. From tailwheel, aerobatic and glider flying to corporate and airline flying he enjoys any kind of aircraft he can get into.
SEAN LOOLOIAN
Cirrus Instructor
ATP, CFII, CFI-G, AGI, IGI
sean@brandywineaviation.com
Samantha runs our flight school operation and brings her years of experience in both business and aviation to the team. She is passionate about both customer service and process improvement. Samantha has previously worked in the aerospace industry at Lockheed Martin and Piasecki Aircraft Corporation. She is a commercially rated helicopter and instrument pilot and is looking forward to beginning some fixed wing training this summer. If you come into the office Monday - Friday you will see her accompanied by her loyal dog Michelob Ultra who is loving his new life as a flight school dog.
Samantha Lucas
Head of Operations
With an incredible laugh and kindness, Madison brings light to the office as she keeps the flight school running smoothly. She has received her Private Pilot License in August of 2024, and is currently working on her Instrument rating. She graduated from Delaware County Community College in 2023 with an associates degree in social work, but plans to make aviation her career.
MADISON SCHMOLZ
Front Desk Administrator
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Ceci combines aviation and creativity as she produces content and curriculum for Brandywine. Currently attending PSU for cybersecurity she is also a Sling instructor. Her passion is flying and sharing it with others!
CECILIA BALLAS
Marketing Manager & Sling Instructor
CFI, AGI, IGI