Our Instructors
Our instructors are experienced, career-focused aviators who are committed to your success. With a strong emphasis on safety and mentorship, they tailor each lesson to help you train efficiently and become a confident, capable pilot.
alex lozano
Alex is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) and Commercial Multi Engine Pilot. He has a passion for both aviation and education. His favorite part about being an instructor is watching new pilots overcome challenges and become thriving, safe pilots.
Outside of aviation, Alex is a serial hobbyist who enjoys woodworking, chess, video games, and many more. On his days off, you can find him traveling the world. He has visited more than 17 countries in the last ten years.
Alex is committed to safety and the future of aviation.
lexie peters
Lexie is a CFI, CFI-I that enjoys meeting new people along all journeys of life. She is passionate about flying and strives to become a better pilot after each flight. As an instructor she values making sure her students fully understand each concept, by providing clear communication and a variety of teaching methods. Lexie enjoys creating a safe space for each student to be able to grow at their own pace, while simultaneously keeping the cockpit a safe environment. She has experience with helping foreign pilots, zero time pilots, and even experienced pilots reach their goals!
gavin scharf
Gavin is a CFII with single-engine, multi-engine, and seaplane ratings, trained right here in the DFW area. He genuinely enjoys working with pilots at all stages — helping them build confidence, think ahead of the airplane, and develop strong, safe habits that stick. Gavin takes a lot of pride in being patient, approachable, and tailoring instruction to each student, while continuing to grow and sharpen his own skills every day.
will robert
Will is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) and Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot dedicated to helping students achieve their aviation goals. He focuses on building confidence, sound decision-making, and a strong understanding of both the how and why behind safe flight operations.
A graduate of Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Will brings a thoughtful and professional approach to instruction. Outside of aviation, he enjoys spending time on the golf course.
Will is committed to continuous growth and strives to make every training experience productive, engaging, and rewarding.
alex rodrigues
Alex Rodrigues is a dedicated flight instructor and commercial pilot who is passionate about helping students become safe, confident, and proficient aviators. He brings a professional, student-focused approach to every lesson, emphasizing strong decision-making, sound aeronautical knowledge, and practical flying skills.
Alex enjoys mentoring pilots at every stage of training and strives to create a positive learning environment where students can achieve their goals while building confidence in the cockpit. Whether conducting ground instruction or flight training, he is committed to making learning both effective and enjoyable.
NTX Aviation is McKinney’s newest flight school with the most personalized instruction