Christian Barrero

SAFE #: S0007459

Website: http://jaxnfc.com

Hometown: Ponte Vedra FL, United States

Home Airport: KNIP

Occupation: Pilot

Education: B.S in Aviation Mgmt, Pursuing M.S. in Safety

Pilot Certificates: Commercial Single & Mutil Engine Pilot, Instrument, CFI

Airplanes Flying/Flown: Flown T6, C-12, P-8.

Q & A

What drew you to aviation?: Grew up in aviation as a child due to my father being a pilot. Absolutely love everything about flying.

How long have you been involved in aviation education?: 2 years.

What's your favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Sharing my aviation passion with others.

What's your least favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: The hardest part of instructing would be having those hard conversations with a student when they're not meeting standards.

Do you have a memorable aviation experience you'd like to share?: Nothing like that feeling when you solo for the first time. So much excitement its hard to contain.

Why did you join SAFE?: SAFE is a great organization for instructors to continuously learn and network with other fellow enthusiasts.

Who are your role models in aviation?: My father.