Christian Keyston

Chief Instructor

Christian serves as the Chief Flight Instructor at AFC, where he brings a strong dedication to aviation safety, student success, and professional development. With extensive experience in fixed-wing operations, Christian plays a vital role in overseeing training programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring both students and instructors.

As the Chief Instructor, Christian supports curriculum development, conducts stage checks, and upholds the highest standards of instruction set by the FAA. His leadership helps create a supportive and challenging training environment where aspiring pilots can thrive.

Passionate about aviation education, Christian is committed to guiding the next generation of pilots with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism needed to succeed in today’s industry.

Nick Hamzezadeh 

Assistant Chief

Why I'm a Pilot:   My earliest memory as a kid is watching beautiful Tupolev 154's depart out of a rainy Moscow, and since first experiencing flight it's been my life goal and motivation. I have passions for aviation both on the flying and engineering side, teaching, and helping others attain their dreams.

Favorite Plane:   Beechcraft's King Air

Occupation:   CFII, MEI

Favorite Aviation Experience:   Taking the club's trusty N831TS down to the coast and back over 1,500 miles for a weekend.

Justin Matejcek

Why I'm a Pilot:   While I was in the military I worked extensively with helicopters, albeit I was usually jumping out of them or riding in the back while flying NAP of the earth to our objective. After I left the military I became a skydiver and found one of the things that made me smile was being back in helicopters. I didn't think I would be able to fly due to an injury sustained overseas so I began studying biomedical engineering. While I enjoyed that field, my head was always in the clouds so I went through the extensive process to get my medical. After getting my medical approved, I immediately began my flight training. I love the dynamics and complexity of flying helicopters along with the operations they are used for. 

Favorite Aircraft:   AStar and MD500

Occupation: CFI, CFII, Founder and President of Veterans Adventure Group

Most Memorable Aviation Experience:  While there are numerous amazing experiences to choose from, the two experiences that immediately come to mind are going through a mountain flying course with a retired Coast Guard pilot. We landed in some very challenging ridgelines out in the Oregon mountains. The other experience that immediately comes to mind was doing off airports under NVGs. Seeing the dust kick up and the static electricity on the rotor blades took me back to my days in the military. 

Corey Green

Rotor Instructor

Why I'm a Pilot: In a previous career I conducted lots of back country search and rescue with the local Sheriff's Department and had the privilege to see helicopters in action, since then I've always had the desire to be a pilot. Plus it sounded like fun.

Favorite Helicopter: MD500 or BO-105

Occupation: CFI

Most Memorable Aviation Experience: Off airports in general. Landing on pinnacles and ridgelines with gorgeous views and able to make fun approaches and departures is hard to beat.

Trust The Experts!

Our instructors are experienced pilots with a passion for teaching. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every lesson, and are committed to helping you reach your full potential as a pilot.