ABOUT US

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Regina Brown is owner of Brown Aero Technologies.  As a Commander in the US Navy she had 29 years of extensive program and project management experience specializing in training maintenance personnel in the operation and support of modern military aircraft, weapons systems and autonomous aircraft. She holds certifications in Project Management, Life Cycle Logistics, and Lean/Six Sigma.  Regina is an FAA Certified Flight Instructor specializing in training initial CFIs.

Captain Robertson joined Brown Aero Technologies as our Aviation Consultant. Previously he completed over 23 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard retiring as a Captain. During his service he served as the Chief of Training for the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Center. After military service he became an American Airlines Captain on the Boeing 727 and retired after 13 years. Captain Robertson brings a wealth of experience in general aviation as well. He taught ATP, CFI and Commercial Pilot courses as Flight Instructor with American Flyers Flight Academy. Over the past 6 years he served as the Chief Pilot and Maintenance Director for TG Investments LLC. Captain Robertson has over 22,000 hours of flight time and is type rated in 9 different aircraft.

Jon Castellanos is a FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, Multi-Engine Instructor, and holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating.  He served as commander in the United States Air Force, leading flying organizations and airfield operations.  Jon served as both instructor and evaluator pilot during his 25 year USAF career.  He flew the KC-135 StratoTanker, instructed Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training students in the T-37 Tweet, served as a Flight Safety Officer, and was the Chief of Human Spaceflight Support overseeing the last six Space Shuttle flights.  Jon flew corporate aircraft following his Air Force career.

Morgan Bennett holds a Bachelor of Polymer and Fiber Engineering degree from Auburn University, and has over eight years of experience as a quality and process engineer with a manufacturing company. As an engineer, she specialized in data analysis, process improvement, and personnel training. Morgan has been flying with Brown Aero since 2017, and is a Commercial Pilot and FAA certified Ground, Airplane (Land) and Glider Instructor..

Founded in 2011, Brown Aero Technologies has been providing top quality aviation education for over 13 years. Our experienced instructors have trained hundreds of pilots who now fly for major airlines or the military around the world.

At Brown Aero Technologies, our mission is to provide the highest quality aviation education to our students that prepares them for successful careers in the aviation industry.  We strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters growth and development.

Our team of experienced and knowledgeable instructors are committed to helping our students achieve their goals. With years of industry and military experience and a passion for teaching, our instructors are the backbone of Brown Aero Technologies.

We offer a range of programs designed to meet the needs of students at all levels. From private pilot training to advanced commercial aviation programs, we have a program that will fit your needs.

Located at the heart of the Alexander City airport, our facilities are designed to provide our students with the best possible learning experience. Our classrooms, hangars, and simulators are equipped with the latest technology and equipment, ensuring that our students have access to everything they need to succeed.