About

About

About Bad Attitude

Bad Attitude instructors are Master Aerobatic Instructor accredited. We have been chosen as the upset training provider for both the Eclipse Jet and the Kent State University Aeronautics division. 

Meet the Instructors

John Dye

Owner / Instructor

Master Aerobatic Instructor (x4)

45 years teaching experience

Faculty Aeronautics Kent State University

28,000+ hours in over 60+ different aircraft

Designated Pilot Examiner CLE-25

B757/767 Captain – Retired (Ret.)

Approved upset training provider: Eclipse Jet

Air Venture 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, FAA Upset Recovery Presentations

Kent State Distinguished Alumni Award; School of Technology 2004

Kent State University, Aerospace Technology 1979

Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award 2023

CFIAIMEI

ATP

Flight Engineer: Turbojet

Advanced Ground Instructor

B727
B737
B757
B767
A319
A320
BA3100

Bill Shugart

Instructor

Master Aerobatic Instructor

757 Captain

14,000+ hours in different aircraft

Youngstown State-Business, Marketing

CFIAIMEI

ATP

757 Type Rating

Gold Seal Flight Instructor

Flight Engineer: Turbojet

Advanced Ground Instructor

B727
BE1900
757

Bob Mondora

Instructor

20,000+ hours in different aircraft

Ohio University Aviation Department

Outstanding Graduating Senior Award 1992 Ohio University College of Engineering

B777 First Officer for Legacy Carrier

Current B757/B767 Captian for Legacy Carrier

Bachelor of Science in Airway Science 1991

CFIAIMEI

ATP

Flight Engineer: Turbojet

B737

B757

B767

B777

Tyler Khan

Instructor

Master Aerobatic Instructor

4,000+ hours in different aircraft

Kent State University-Aeronautics

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