Alex Stadthaus

Certified Flight Instructor

CFI, CFII, CTCI

Alex Stadthaus began his aviation career in 2020, while enrolled at the University of Southern California. He obtained his Private Pilot’s License in 2020 in Austin, Texas, where he is initially from. Upon graduation from USC, Alex moved to Nashville in January of 2023 to complete the remainder of his certifications.

Alex has flown all over the country, working towards his rating in Texas, California, and Tennessee. He has advanced knowledge in both Cirrus and Cessna airframes. Alex graduated from the University of Southern California in 2022 with a degree in Communications & Sports Media. He was also a member of the USC Football team, playing in over 40 games as their starting kicker. When he is not flying, you can catch him cheering on his fellow Trojans, golfing, wake surfing, playing basketball, and traveling across the world.

Office

  • Director – Harmony Flight School Operations

    Chris Davidson, originally from Nashville, TN, grew up there before joining the Marine Corps in 1993.

  • Harmony Air Team Member

    Office Manager

    I joined the Harmony Air team in October 2023, that is where my aviation career began. I was in corporate accounting for 25 years before making the switch.

Flight Instructors

  • Chris Samaha

    Flight Instructor

    CFI

    My goal as a flight instructor is to excite your interest in flying and keep it going no matter the ups and downs.

  • Jaydon Poston

    Flight Instructor

    CFI

    I can personally attest to the professionalism and excellence that Harmony Air provides. Whether you are already immersed in aviation or just starting out, let us help.

  • Instructor Image

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, ATP

    I still remember the awesome feeling of lifting off the ground for the first time and instantly knowing that flying was my passion. I would love to share that passion with you and help you achieve your dreams of flying.

  • Instructor Image

    Flight Instructor

    CFI

    I love sharing aviation with everyone who is interested and even some who aren't. I look forward to helping as many people as possible join this special community and to equip them with the needed tools to safely set out on their own adventures.

  • Wyatt Dixon

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, CTCI

    I now find myself in a position to pass this determination of becoming a professional pilot along to future generations of aviators, and I believe that Harmony Air is the best place to do so.

  • Sam Clifton

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

    I've loved every moment of my journey, and I'm always excited for my next flying adventure!

  • Christian Calhoun

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

    One of the few born and raised Nashvillians left, coming from a studio musician father and a Cracker Barrel employed mother, aviation wasn't always something I thought I would make a career in. However, when I went to college I wanted to do something that I was passionate about and could find meaning in. The answer came in the form of airplanes, and once I discovered my passion for aviation I never looked back.

  • Rachel Ribman

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

    From a seamless takeoff to a smooth landing, I take immense pride in my all accomplishments. I continuously challenge myself to improve with every flight. Every time I sit behind the flight controls, I strive to be safe while having fun. I look forward to sharing my passion of aviation with you, to help you achieve whatever your flying goals may be.

  • Alex Stadthaus

    Certified Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, CTCI

    Alex has flown all over the country, working towards his rating in Texas, California, and Tennessee. He has advanced knowledge in both Cirrus and Cessna airframes.

  • Brian Lane

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI, CTCI

    I spent a large part of my life traveling the world as a musician before the opportunity for a discovery flight landed at my doorstep about ten years ago. That was all I needed to send me skyward, and I have not looked back since.

  • Caleb Harville

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

    To pursue my dreams, I enrolled in Middle Tennessee State University’s Aerospace Program, where I earned all pilot certifications from Private to Commercial-Multi and my Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument rating. I graduated in December 2022 with an Aerospace-Professional Pilot degree.

  • Tony Youssef

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

    My love for aviation began in high school when I enrolled in a flight program because I thought it sounded cool, although I did not know what I was getting into. Today, I am a proud graduate of the Middle Tennessee State University Aerospace Department, where I earned my CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings.

  • Joe Wukasch

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

    Following my military service, I pursued my education and flying career by moving to Murfreesboro and enrolling at Middle Tennessee State University. I earned my Private, Instrument, Commercial Single and Multi, and CFI there before graduating in 2023.

  • Ty Powers

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

    After completing my training in May 2023, I became an instructor with Harmony Air. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my passion with other aviators and helping them achieve their next rating on the way to becoming licensed pilots.

  • Haley Levy

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, CTCI

    After graduating from the University of Memphis with a degree in Marketing I knew I wasn’t quite ready for a desk job much less an 8-5 job. I completed all of my training here at Harmony Air and was lucky enough to be given the chance to join the Harmony family as an instructor.

  • Daniel Smith

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI, CTCI

    I love the blend of science and art that is a part of every flight. A great flight is accomplished when a pilot understands how an airplane flies and artfully applies that knowledge to control the airplane to do what the pilot wants.

  • Bobby Joslin

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP

    I’d love to teach you how to fly. It’s the most freeing and rewarding experience you will ever have in your lifetime. Plus, you always have a reason to fly yourself to your vacation spot or fishing hole.

Charter Pilots

  • Mike Piampiano

    Charter Pilot

    CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP

    For as long as I can remember, my dream has been to become an airline pilot. I took my first flying lesson in May of 1971 at the age of 13 and earned my Private Pilot certificate in June of 1976.

  • David Hill

    Chief Pilot

    CFI, CFII, MEI, CTCI

    My earliest memories are of wanting to be a pilot. I was introduced to flying around the age of 8 when I convinced my father to take me to the grass strip in our West Tennessee town for a flight in a PiperTri-Pacer. I then looked for every excuse to fly with the construction company my father worked for.