Matthew has a comprehensive aerospace background that provides unique knowledge and skills as an aviation expert. His aerospace technical background and experience range from small single-engine aircraft to corporate jets to large transport category airliners.
Matthew honed his skills as a technical instructor when he worked for America Trans Air Training Academy in Indianapolis, IN. He taught blocks of training required under FAA Part 147. He also served as an FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner administering the FAA oral and practical exams to applicants for the Airframe and Power Plant certificates.
Matthew spent the last twelve years building aviation services businesses in Indiana, including an extensive expansion project in Las Vegas, Nevada. These projects have provided Matthew opportunities to work extensively with industry leaders, business owners, aircraft operators, insurance companies, and the Federal Aviation Administration. These business ventures involved a broad span of services including flight and maintenance technical training; aircraft sales, both new and used; air charter operations; repair station operations; avionics; and accident and incident investigations.
Matthew continues to provide aerospace consultation, training, and AOG technical services through his own private company M.A.T.T.S. Recent consulting projects include helping a local company develop a FAA Certified Repair Station focused on avionics repair and installation. Another is helping a client through the insurance claims process and subsequently providing the major repair services needed on his aircraft at his location.
Matthew was awarded the FAA General Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year for 2005. He is also an accomplished instrument/commercial pilot with over 1500 hours in fixed-wing aircraft. He currently co-owns a Piper Cherokee based in Columbus, Indiana and is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, and Aircraft Electronics Association. Matthew also donates his time, talents, and resources as a pilot for Angel Flight organization providing needed air transportation to medical patients and their families.