DEDICATED
VERSATILE
SKILLED
The Skybound Family consists of highly dedicated flight instructors and operations staff and very caring owners.
Meet our Crew!
Operations Crew
HELINKA
PAPASTATHIS
Chief Cuteness Officer
Helenka is Skybound's heart and soul. This little Morky loves to greet student pilots and our CFIs with a nuzzle of the nose and wag of the tail.
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helenka@skybnd.com | (678) 691-3283
DANA
PARKER
Office Manager
Dana is the office manager. She assists our clients with getting familiar with our systems, checking planes out and back in, scheduling flights, working closely with our instructors, and general daily office stuff.
djparker@skybnd.com | (678) 691-3283
ASHLEY
EBBELER
Marketing & Communications Director
Ashley is responsible for guiding Skybound's marketing efforts and brand identity. She isn't a pilot, but her first flight lesson was in Fiona complete with loops, spins and barrel rolls. Any questions/concerns or marketing opportunities don't hesitate to reach out.
aebbeler@skybnd.com | (678) 691-3283
EVANTHE
PAPASTATHIS
Chief Executive Officer
Evanthe is a private pilot with over 700 hours. She is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of Skybound. It is her mission to make sure your experience at Skybound is pleasant and fun.
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efp@skybnd.com | (404) 210-1442
JONATHAN
EBBELER
Chief Operating Officer
Jonathan is a private pilot and avid business traveler, but prefers to fly himself whenever possible. Jonathan has his tail wheel, high-performance and complex endorsements.
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jebbeler@skybnd.com | (678) 691-3283
Instruction Crew
Our instructor are a mix of full-time staff and independent contractors. Some teach for the love of flying and some teach because they are building hours in order to work for a commercial operation or the airlines. Either way, we are very excited to be able to offer our clients a well rounded option for their flight training. Check out our instructor rates!
GLENN
BAILEY
Chief Flight Instructor
Glenn is a part-time independent flight instructor. He is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel and former military instructor pilot. In addition to teaching in our primary trainers (Cessna’s and Piper’s), Glenn is one of our CFI’s that teaches in tailwheel and spins. Glenn enjoys sharing his love of flying with others…and occasionally getting things a little upside down (if you know what we mean!).
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glenn@quarterwinds.co | (770) 630-9222
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MICHAEL
O'NEAL
Master Flight Instructor
Michael O’Neal has been in the aviation industry since 1976, has over 33,000 flight hours as a commercial pilot and instructor in single engine land, multi-engine land, complex, and high performance aircraft. Michael has been flying in the Atlanta area for over 35 years.
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michael@av8inc.com | (770) 377-2169
KOLADE
OSINUBI
Senior Flight Instructor
Kolade is a Gold-Seal Certified Flight Instructor and proud graduate of Kansas State University. Passionate about aviation and instructional excellence, Omokolade is dedicated to developing safe, skilled, and confident aviators. From guiding students through their first solo to helping advanced pilots refine their skills, Kolade creates a positive and professional learning environment that fosters technical mastery, sound judgment, and a lifelong love of flying.
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osinubioo@gmail.com | (404) 693-3620
JACK
LIN
Senior Flight Instructor
Now in his 5th career, Jack was a middle school math teacher for 6 years before fulfilling his lifelong dreams of using more right rudder. He especially loves teaching flight agility, ATC communications, aerodynamics theory, instrument procedures, and doing sim sessions. In addition to instructing freelance at PDK and LZU, Jack also runs a weekly Tuesday night aviation study group and mentorship group at PDK. You can find him in all the socials as @jackfliesga
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jaialin@gmail.com | (415) 999-2795
LUCAS
DANIELS
Staff Flight Instructor
Lucas is a Certified Flight Instructor with a long-standing passion for sharing aviation knowledge. Holding both a CFI and CFII, Lucas graduated Summa Cum Laude from Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, FL with a Bachelors in Aeronautical Science. Whether it’s your first hour or five hundredth, Lucas is dedicated to providing a thorough and enjoyable training experience.
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JAY
KIM
Staff Flight Instructor
Jiyoon (Jay) Kim is originally from Korea. When he was five years old, he became fascinated by the view from a night flight and decided he wanted to become a pilot. After completing his Korean military service, he earned his degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and developed a passion for creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students. Jay combines technical expertise with a patient teaching style to help each student succeed in their aviation journey.
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jykim9596@gmail.com | (646) 525-5498
CHIRAG
RAO
Associate Flight Instructor
Chirag has interested in aviation ever since he was a little, when my Mom and Dad would take him to airports to go planespotting. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Managerial Sciences at Georgia State University and a Masters Degree in Aviation and Aerospace Management at Purdue University, Chirag looks forward to helping his clients earn their wings.
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chiragrao623@gmail.com | (770) 712-5964
CAMERON
BAJSA
Associate Flight Instructor
​A Georgia native, Cameron's passion was cooking he previously worked as a line cook. Everything changed when a friend started flight training, sparking his curiosity about aviation. After his first lesson, he was hooked. After earning his private pilot’s license he realized he wanted to make aviation his career. In addition to instructing, Cameron also work as a dispatcher for a private jet company, gaining valuable experience in the operational side of aviation.​​
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c.a.bajsa@gmail.com | (707) 718-7209
JOE
LANIER
Asst. Chief Flight Instructor
Joe Lanier has spent most of his adult life working in and around textiles mills in the southeast. When manufacturing moved overseas, he pursued his lifelong dream of flying. Joe became a private pilot in 2006 and began teaching in 2010. Except for a short training stint in Greensboro, NC, Joe has been based at PDK Airport. He is a full-time instructor for private and instrument students in the Cessna and Cirrus aircraft.
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n109tjl@yahoo.com | (706) 773-1504
JEFF
KIDD
Master Flight Instructor
Jeff is a part-time flight instructor, retired from a career in computer software development. He has BS and MS degrees in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and is a Master-level Chess Player. He earned his Private Pilot ASEL in Feb 1996, and his Instrument Rating later that year. His additional ratings include Commercial Pilot SEL/MEL Instrument (1997), Flight Instructor SE/ME Instrument (1997-1998), Commercial Pilot Glider (1999), and Airline Transport Pilot MEL (2000). Jeff has been a Flight Instructor for Skybound Aviation since 2006 and has over 6500 hours total time with almost half of those hours instructing.
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cfijkidd@gmail.com | (404) 664-9833
CARSON
WEIR
Senior Flight Instructor
Carson is passionate about helping students reach their full potential in the air and on the ground. With over 1,000 hours of instruction given, he enjoys guiding pilots at all levels. Carson’s approachable teaching style helps students feel confident and comfortable while building strong flying skills. He is a graduate of Oglethorpe University and former baseball player; he brings the same dedication, teamwork, and focus he learned on the field to every flight lesson.
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carsonweir10@gmail.com | (404) 771-2411
ELLA
PARTLOWE
Staff Flight Instructor
Ella was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Aerospace with a Professional Pilot Concentration. Ella strives to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can build confidence and a strong foundation in aeronautical knowledge. Her instruction emphasizes safety, precision,
and real-world scenarios to prepare pilots for success in every phase of their training.
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JASON
HERRERA
Staff Flight Instructor
Jason is a former data engineer who transitioned to a career in aviation by training and earning his certificates with Skybound. He first discovered his enthusiasm for teaching while tutoring students at his university’s math assistance center and subsequently teaching statistics courses for the school. As a flight instructor, he seeks to leverage his instructional background, personal experiences, and commitment to education to support others in achieving their aviation goals.
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herra.jasonr@gmail.com | (404) 416-0733
MAGGIE
DEVER
Staff Flight Instructor
Maggie is from Lakewood, Ohio, and a graduate of Rugters University, where she studied psychology and French. After college, she began her aviation career as a flight attendant, gaining experience in the airline industry before deciding to pursue a transition to the flight deck.
Now a Certified Flight Instructor, Maggie focuses on helping students build confidence, strong fundamentals, and sound decision-making in the cockpit, with an emphasis on clear communication and safety.
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maggie.dever14@yahoo.com | (216) 314-0561
