About Bill

I have been an avid 'fan' of aviation for many years, but only began getting into it in the early 90's. 

I began studying for my pilot's license in early August, 2003 and received my private pilot's license in September of that same year.  I then proceeded to complete my CFI certification within 16 months and the rest is history.

I am currently The chief pilot and owner/operator of Ahart Aviation Services in Livermore, Ca.  I personally own ahd help to maintain 3 aircraft and a flight simulator which are on lease-back at Ahart.

I council individuals who are interested in buying or leasing aircraft as well as planning out a custom curriculum in aviation education.

I design and deploy web sites (examples: this web site, Ahart) as well as networking technologies in both businesses and homes.  If you are interested in any of these services, email me.

Passions

  • Easy to use Computer Hardware, Software and Web Sites
  • Excellence in education - Keep it fun, keep it coming
  • Flight Safety - Adherence to standards (they're there for a reason)

Education: 

  • Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Computer Science
  • Master of Science - Mathematics, Computer Science

Teaching Experience

  • Adjunct Professor, Chabot Las Positas College, Livermore, Ca.
  • Technical Educator, International Business Machines (IBM), San Jose, Ca.
  • Adjunct Professor, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.
  • Corporate Education Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, Mo.

Flight Instructor Experience

  • Advanced Ground Instructor (June, 2005)
    • IFR ground school at Ahart Aviation Services
    • Private, Commercial, IFR and Multi-Engine ground school by appointment
  • Certified Flight Instructor (July, 2005)
  • Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (September, 2005)
  • Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (September, 2006)

Work Experience

  • Owner/Operator/President/Chief Pilot - Ahart Aviation Services, Livermore Ca. (Current)
  • CFI/CFII/MEI/AGI - Ahart Aviation Services, Livermore Ca. (Current)
  • Research/Product Architect, IBM Corporation, San Jose Ca. (Current)
  • Information Technology Project Manager, IBM Corporation, San Jose Ca.
  • Storage Developer, IBM Corporation, San Jose Ca.
  • Database Designer/Administrator, IBM Corporation, San Jose Ca.
  • Network Developer, IBM Corporation, Tampa Fl.
  • Database Administrator, IBM Corporation, Tampa Fl.
  • Fighter Aircraft Systems Developer - Martin Marietta Corp.  Orlando, Fl.
  • Space Shuttle Systems Developer- Macdonell Douglas Corporation.  St. Louis, Mo.
  • Application Developer, Ralston Purina Corp.  St. Louis, Mo.