Meet the Team
Jared Hall
Chief CFI, ATP, Gold Seal CFII, AGI, IGI
Jared started FLY928 in 2017 to fill a big gap in the Yuma community and now serves as our Chief Flight Instructor. He is a full-time pilot here in Yuma, but still takes an active role in producing safe, confident pilots!
Greig Ward
CFII, MEI, ATP, AGI
Greig is a career pilot spanning back to 1979 he was a fighter pilot and instructor in the Marine Corps flying F-4’s, F-5’s, and various other aircraft. After retirement from service he flew commercial Jets until retirement from Delta Airlines in 2020. Greig brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to FLY928 and we are lucky to have him as a CFI partner!
Everett Brown
CFI, AGI, IGI
Everett is an active duty Marine Aviator, flying C-12's, who has had a lifelong fascination with all things aviation. This started at 5 years old with R/C airplanes, continued at 13 with his first flight, and which continues to this day as he is always thrilled to be going flying.
John Kolbo
CFI, CPL
John is an active duty military member with a passion for GA flying. Bringing over a decade of flying expereince, he has been a great addition to our school.
Daniel D. Hann II "Dan"
CFI, AGI, IGI, Sport Pilot CFI-Powered Parachute
Dan is a retired Border Patrol Agent and has been a Sport Pilot CFI teaching Powered Parachute, since 2021. He is an ASEL Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating, CFI, Advanced Ground and Instrument Ground Instructor. When you call or email FLY928, Dan will answer your questions and assist you in enrollment and pairing you with an instructor. Give him a call today to find the right fit to begin your flight training.
Aaron Trent
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Aaron is a recently retired United States Marine Corps fighter pilot after 21 years flying carrier based F/A-18's, F-5s, and the F-35B. Aaron currently flies for American Airlines and is rated on the B-737 and A-319/320/321. He also continues to work as an F-35B Contract Instructor Pilot here at our MCAS Yuma F-35 Simulator Facility, helping to train some of our nation's best fighter pilots. His breadth and recency of experience is a welcome addition to FLY928.
Michael Hayes
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Mike retired from the Marine Corps in 2024 after 22 years. He flew the AV-8B Harrier, the F-5 Tiger II and the C-12 (King Air 200). He currently flies the PC-12 out of Yuma. Mike had a lot of help from civilian and military instructors over the years and he joined the FLY928 team to pay it forward to the next generation of aviators.