
The Team Behind Your Flight Training
At Hawkins Flight Academy, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional flight training experiences, ensuring you achieve your aviation goals with passion and expertise.
Our Team
The Leadership Team at Hawkins Flight
Mike and Matt’s vision was to transform flight education, creating a modern academy that nurtures not just pilots but passionate aviation enthusiasts, opening doors to diverse careers in the aviation industry. Hawkins Flight Academy is dedicated to kindling a deep passion for aviation, offering exceptional experiences that equip aspiring aviators with the skills for safe, proficient flying and a lifelong love for the skies.

Founder & Chief Visionary
Mike Harris
With decades of aviation experience under his wings, Mike Harris co-founded Hawkins Flight Academy with a deep commitment to reshaping the pilot training experience. A skilled aviator and dedicated mentor, Mike brings both technical precision and heartfelt passion to every aspect of the academy. His leadership inspires students to pursue their dreams with confidence and integrity, ensuring they not only fly, but thrive, in today’s aviation industry.

Founder & Director of Flight Training
Matt Wilkins
As a co-founder of Hawkins Flight Academy, Matt Wilkins plays a central role in designing and delivering a rigorous, modern training curriculum. With a rich background in both flight instruction and aviation operations, Matt is dedicated to guiding students from their first takeoff to professional pilot certification. His mission: to equip future aviators with not just flight hours, but the mindset, skill, and support needed for long-term aviation careers.
Our flight instructors
Our flight instructors are the heart of Hawkins Flight Academy. With a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, they are dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality training that prepares you for success in aviation. Each instructor brings a unique perspective, ensuring that every student receives the guidance and support needed to excel.
Shelbyville Municipal Airport (KSYI) Shelbyville, Tennessee
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Logan Yoon
CFII / MEI / FAAST Representative
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Caleb Kahler
CFI
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Ian Condon
CFII / MEI / IGI
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David Gregory
CFII
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Branden Davis
CFII
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Rick Williamson
CFI
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Reese Phinney
CFII
Tupelo Regional Airport (KTUP) Tupelo, Mississippi
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Eddie Stephenson
CFII

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