Parrish Aviation Flight Academy
Parrish Aviation Team
The People Behind the Training

Meet the Parrish Aviation Team

From admissions to aircraft maintenance, our team is built around one goal: helping you reach your aviation goals safely, efficiently, and affordably.

Leadership & Administration

Admin Staff

Jack Parrish

Jack Parrish

President & Founder

Jack founded Parrish Aviation in August 2020 with a single aircraft and a vision to build DFW's most student-focused flight school. As an NAFI Master CFI and FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor, he has personally trained hundreds of pilots from first flight through ATP.

NAFI Master CFIFAA Gold Seal CFICFIIMEIPart 141 Chief Instructor
Full bio →
Josh Leitgeb

Josh Leitgeb

Chief Financial Officer

Josh oversees the financial operations and strategic growth of Parrish Aviation, ensuring the school can reinvest in modern training aircraft, simulator technology, and student resources.

Lina Reid

Lina Reid

Director of Operations

Lina keeps the day-to-day operations of both campuses running smoothly — from scheduling and compliance to student experience and staff coordination.

Travis Harvey

Travis Harvey

Chief Part 61 Flight Instructor & 141 Check Airman

Travis leads our Part 61 training program and serves as a check airman for our Part 141 curriculum, conducting stage checks and ensuring every student is prepared for their checkride.

CFICFIIMEIPart 141 Check Airman
KC

Katelyn Cook

Admissions Director

Katelyn is often the first voice prospective students hear. She guides incoming students through program selection, enrollment, financing options, and everything needed to get started.

TH

Taylor Haith

Dispatch

Taylor manages aircraft scheduling, dispatch operations, and daily flight coordination to keep training on track at both KRBD and T67.

CS

Caleb Seale

Dispatch

Caleb supports dispatch operations and works closely with instructors and students to ensure aircraft availability and smooth daily operations.

Parrish Aviation Maintenance

Maintenance Staff

Michael Morale

Michael Morale

Director of Maintenance

Michael leads all maintenance operations at Parrish Aviation Maintenance. As an A&P with Inspection Authorization and Rotax certification, he oversees annual and 100-hour inspections, Rotax engine work, and airworthiness decisions across the fleet.

A&PInspection AuthorizationRotax Certified
CM

Clint Mitchell

Aircraft Mechanic

Clint is an experienced A&P mechanic supporting a full range of piston aircraft maintenance, from legacy Lycoming and Continental engines to Rotax-powered sport aircraft.

A&P
DR

Dalton Riley

Aircraft Mechanic

Dalton rounds out our maintenance team with hands-on expertise in piston aircraft maintenance, inspections, and engine systems.

A&P

Ready to train with our team?

Speak directly with admissions, schedule a discovery flight, or enroll in a program today.