Matta Aviation Services
Meet the Team
Real mechanics, real instructors, and a team that lives in general aviation every day.
Founder / CEO
Eduardo Matta
My name is Eduardo Matta Figueroa; my friends call me Eddie. I just retired from active duty military in the US Army and served for 22 years with five overseas tours; I got my Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license in 2012 and my Inspection Authorization (A&P IA) in 2016. In 2014 obtained my private pilot's license on my Cessna 150G N3984J, and now I have over 3000 flight hours. I'm a commercial pilot airplane single engine and multiengine, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, and IGI. Whatever your aviation needs are, we got you!
CFI / CFII
Andrew Mikkelson
My name is Andrew Mikkelson. I began my flight training in 2016at Eastern Kentucky University and completed my CFI training with American Flyers. Throughout that training I have gained knowledge and experience that I am eager to pass on to my students.
Maintenance Operations Manager
Johnny Zamorano
My name is Johnny Zamorano; my coworkers call me Johnny with a “K”. Recently completed 15 years in the military with five overseas tours. I acquired my A&P through Matta Aviation Services. Looking forward to a bright future with this amazing team. “I Fix Stuff” 😎
Office Manager
Samantha Forth
Samantha helps keep everything running day to day. She handles scheduling, invoices, and daily finance tasks, making sure things stay organized and on track behind the scenes. Samantha enjoys keeping the office flowing smoothly and supporting the team so operations run as efficiently as possible. She takes pride in being part of a hardworking, close-knit aviation team.
Flight training, A&P preparation, and aircraft maintenance at Freeman Field in Junction City, Kansas.