Team

CFIs Team

The CFIs (Certified Flight Instructors) Team is responsible for training and certifying pilots at Proteus Air Services. They ensure high standards of flight training and safety.

Nicolas Ullmann

Nicolas Ullmann

Director

Howard Israel

Howard Israel

CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP

12000+ hours

Howard spent 12 years flying jet charter in Citations, Challengers and finally Gulfstream IVs. He is an engineer by training and a former Merchant Mar...

Jesse Lunenfeld

Jesse Lunenfeld

CFII, MEI, ATPL

2000+ hours

plane icon Spirit Airlines

Jesse's aviation journey began in New York while working in advertising & consulting, taking flying lessons at White Plains (KHPN). After completing h...

Max Roth

Max Roth

CFI, MEI

3000+ hours

plane icon Has been at Proteus forever!

Max is not just a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI); he is a passionate aviator dedicated to helping you reach new heights in your aviation journey. W...

Jin Woo Jung

Jin Woo Jung

CFII, MEI

1200+ hours

Jin began his aviation journey in 2018 in Oregon. After relocating to Southern California, he joined Proteus in the summer of 2024. He is a certified ...

Shoichiro Akiyama

Shoichiro Akiyama

CFII, MEI

plane icon Skywest

Flying is a great privilege that most people can learn to enjoy; however, it is not reserved only for so-called “genius pilots.” Sho began flying at t...

Said (Happy) Hage

Said (Happy) Hage

CFI

Patrick Barrieu

Patrick Barrieu

CFI, MEI

Eashan Samak

Eashan Samak

CFII

plane icon Civil Air Patrol

Eashan is a Maryland native who got his start in aviation in Civil Air Patrol at age 16, soloing a plane before he could solo a car. He's lived in LA ...

John Levy

John Levy

CFI, MEI, ATP

10000+ hours

John is from West Los Angleles and learnt to fly from our very own Santa Monica Airport (SMO) in the late 20th Century. He has flown for freight, airl...

Christopher J. Irwin

Christopher J. Irwin

CFI, CFII

Chris Irwin grew up in East Tennessee and was around airplanes all during childhood, finally taking lessons at 16. After a hiatus, he earned his priva...

Flight Operations Team

The Flight Operations Team is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Proteus Air Services. They ensure that all flights are conducted in accordance with regulations and standards.

Beverly

Beverly

Flight Operations

Beverly brings a wealth of aviation experience to Proteus, having worked as a flight attendant for SkyWest Airlines. When she's not managing flight op...

Jack

Jack

Operations Intern

Named after his great-grandpa, a Naval Aviator of the Dauntless during WWII, Jack “O Lantern” Abrams has a true passion for aviation. Jack has been vi...

Kush

Kush

Operations Intern

Kush is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he is pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He is working on his private p...

Akshansh

Akshansh

Operations Intern

Akshansh is an avid photographer, a master scuba diver, and a senior pursuing Aerospace Engineering at UCLA. He is currently working on obtaining his ...

Joe

Joe

Operations Intern

Joe is a student at Lynn University studying Aviation Management. He has had a passion for aviation his entire life and is currently working toward ea...

Soltan

Soltan

Operations Intern

As a dedicated aviation enthusiast and private pilot, Soltan is currently training with Proteus Air Services, working toward his IFR rating and eventu...

Samantha

Samantha

Operations Intern

Samantha is a high school student with a deep passion for aviation. She loves being around pilots and trainees, soaking up their knowledge and experie...