Premier Flight Academy is located at Burke Lakefront Airport and serves the Greater Cleveland Area and surrounding communities. We maintain some of the most modern, state of the art aircraft in the entire Cleveland area. Our seasoned flight instructors and advanced facilities provide the ultimate learning experience. This, combined with our competitive prices, makes us the first choice for both private and professional pilots. Come fly with us!
Marc McKee: Managing Partner, Flight Instructor
Marc is a certified flight instructor with very diverse flying experiences. He established himself in high school first by achieving valedictorian status at local North High School. Upon deciding to attend the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota, he became increasingly passionate about flying.
After a year of training in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Mr. McKee and a few peers began a transfer program to the University of Hawaii, which although affiliated with the University of North Dakota, never before had such an opportunity been possible. While in Hawaii, he gained valuable flight time with over-water and ditching procedures along with mountainous terrain flying. Training in Hawaii finished with aerobatic training and a certified flight instructor rating.
Returning to North Dakota, Marc earned an Instrument flight instructor rating as well as valuable Canadian Regional Jet training. Mr. McKee finished his Bachelors degree at the end of that third year and continued instructing. His students currently maintain a 100% passing rate on the private pilot practical test. Along with his persistence in the air, his entrepreneur spirit is fueled by his passion for aviation. Marc is a managing partner and primary flight instructor for the company.
Michele Rosa: General Manager, Chief Flight Instructor
Michele is the manager of Premier's operations and helps facilitate flight training for those who what want to learn how to fly. She enjoys the challenge of providing unique learning solutions for students and pilots so that they can succeed at achieving their goals. Prior to becoming involved with aviation, Michele spent thirteen years in non-profit management.
Michele received her Bachelor of Science Degree from The Ohio State University. Shortly thereafter, she earned her Social Worker License from the State of Ohio. During her stint in the non-profit world, she helped various populations affected by domestic violence, child abuse, hemophilia, and women and children infected with HIV/AIDS. She became a pilot in 1995 and started instructing in 2000.
Flight Instructors
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Tony Hurst Flight Instructor |
Gary Liljenberg Flight Instructor |
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Jeff Fitch Flight Instructor |
Rob Skiles Flight Instructor |
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Rusty Mahony Flight Instructor |
Matt Ringen Flight Instructor |
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Kyle Virgei Flight Instructor |
Jeff Montalbine Flight Instructor |
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Ground Instructors
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Patricia Austin Ground Instructor |
Ronald Zambetti Ground Instructor |
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Sandy Cadman: Accounting
Premier Aerial Photography Services, LLC
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Randy Miller Aerial Photographer |
Heather Alexander Aerial Photographer |
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