Department of Flight Faculty & Staff

Proof That The Right People Make All The Difference.

Embry-Riddle’s staff, faculty and instructors continue our university’s long-standing history of providing uncompromisingly diverse academic and operational experience to the university’s flight training program.

By utilizing the department’s advisory council, contacts in the aviation industry and association with major carriers, our Flight Training Department remains on the leading edge of the latest industry requirements so our graduates take point and provide leadership and innovation in today’s technology-focused world. Furthermore, we adhere and adapt to the changing needs and necessary degree qualifications that match the each student’s career path as we prepare them for the future of their choosing.

Our Department of Flight staff is supplemented by the Staff from UHI Helicopters, who oversee the new Rotary-Wing program.

Flight Staff

Parker Northrup

Chair
Flight

Parker is a retired USAF command pilot with deep experience in aviation education and training. He directs a team of instructors, maintainers, and support personnel to guide more than 400 students enrolled in Embry-Riddle’s Professional Pilot degree granting Program. He has instructed in military and general aviation environments since 1994.

Ryan Albrecht

Chief Flight Instructor

Ryan is an alumni of Embry-Riddle and has been a flight instructor since 2000. He is currently the Chief Flight Instructor for the Prescott Flight Training Department.

Sol Ka'awaloa

Team 1 Manager
Flight

Solomon is an alumni of Embry-Riddle and has been a flight instructor since 2000. He is currently the Team 1 Training Manager for the Prescott Flight Training Department.

Jason Maceyunas

Team 2 Manager
Flight

Jason is currently the Team 2 Training Manager for the Prescott Flight Training Department.

Dave Warnke

Team 3 Manager
Flight

David is an alumni of Embry-Riddle and has been a flight instructor since 1998. He is currently the Team 3 Training Manager for the Prescott Flight Training Department. He holds a Commercial and Airline Transport Pilot certificate. 

Josh Donaldson

Standards Manager 
Flight

Josh is an Embry-Riddle alumnus with a bachelors and masters degree. He holds a Commercial and Airline Transport Pilot certificate and currently acts as a Flight and Check Instructor, Training Manager, and Assistant Chief Instructor for the University.

Brian Roggow

Aviation Safety Program Manager
Flight

Brian is an Alumni of Embry Riddle and now serves as the Aviation Safety Program Manager Flight.

John Tracy

Director of Maintenance
Flight

John has been involved with various aspects of aircraft maintenance since 1982. He has been the Director of ERAU Prescott Flight Maintenance Department since 2011.

UHI Helicopters Staff