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Who We Are

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Our Mission

Our pledge to you is that when you fly with us you'll be treated with the highest regard for respect, integrity, and responsibility.

Our flight instructor staff has over 120 years of combined aviation experience including over 35,000 hours of flight experience making us THE right choice for your flight training needs. 

Core Values

Integrity

Our clients are our family and will always be our first priority.

Efficiency

Your training experience will be attentive to your time, finances, and your goals.

Safety

Our safety record is our legacy. No compromises are ever made when it comes to your safety.

Our Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our team is dedicated to your success. Each one of our staff members is a passionate aviation professional with top industry qualifications and has gone through a stringent process to become a part of our family.

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Doug "Smash" Yurovich, PhD

  • General Manager

  • Chief Test Pilot and Chief Flight Instructor

  • CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Col, USMC (ret)

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Vincent Dean

  • Director of Maintenance 

  • AM1 (AW), USN (ret)

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Donna Yurovich

  • Office Manager

  • Finance Manager

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Debbie Varnon

  • Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

  • CFI, CFII, MEI

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Daniel Gardner

  • Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

  • CFI, CFII, MEI

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Marques "Dre" Jackson

  • Part 141 Program Coordinator

  • CFI, CFII, MEI

  • CDR, USN (ret)

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Michael "Hoover" Orr

  • CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Col, USMC (ret)

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Jonathan Waller

  • CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Col, USAF (ret)

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Sara Florence

  • CFI, CFII, MEI

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Samuel Ten

  • CFI

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Michael Faringer

  • CFI

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Devon Coleman

  • CFI, CFII

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Nathan Herod

  • CFI

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Damien Chu

  • CFI, CFII

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Sean Gunther

  • CFI, CFII, MEI

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Gabby Garrison

  • CFI, CFII

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Ethan Knapp

  • CFI, CFII

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Kristan Mason

  • CFI

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Ginnie Woodburn

  • Customer Service Representative

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Samuel Stromer

  • Customer Service Representative

  • Videographer

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Liam Herring

  • Customer Service Representative

  • Photographer

  • Social Media Manager

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Dominic Orsini

  • Customer Service Representative

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Jesse Atkinson

  • Customer Service Representative

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Contact

10600 Aviator Avenue

Manassas, VA 20110

703-361-9200

support@piston2jet.com

About Piston2Jet

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Piston2Jet is the premier flight school for primary and advanced aviation training in Northern Virginia. Offering a wide range of programs, Piston2Jet focuses on developing skilled, resilient pilots through hands-on, personalized instruction. With a strong emphasis on safety, mental readiness, and technical proficiency, the school prepares students for success in both civilian and military aviation. Based in Northern Virginia and serving the greater Washington, D.C. region, Piston2Jet partners with individuals and organizations to deliver customized training solutions that meet the demands of high-stakes, real-world flying environments.

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Product and services pricing and availability subject to change. Contact us for the most updated information.

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