About Us

	Shane Vande Voort - Shane is the owner of Classic Aviation, Inc. as well as a CFII, MEI, A&P, IA, and an ATP rated pilot with a type rating for the Cessna Citation 650 series, the Bombardier Learjet 40/45 series, and the Hawker/Beechcraft BE400. In November 2008, he received renewal of his Master CFI accreditation from the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). Shane has been a Master CFI since November 2006. Shane also became a designated Pilot Examiner for the Des Moines FSDO in November 2008. In 2010, he was awarded the Flight Instructor of the Year and Safety Representative of the Year Awards by the Des Moines FSDO. Shane provides pilot service, flight instruction, and maintenance for Classic Aviation, Inc. He also represents the City of Pella as the Airport Manager and has been appointed as an FAA Aviation Safety Counselor. He is a member of the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program® and serves as the chief Flight Instructor for Classic Aviation's Cirrus Authorized Training Center®. Shane has completed numerous training courses at FAR § 142 Simulator Training Centers. Shane holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Indian Hills Community College and is a long time resident of the Pella area. Shane and his wife Megan reside in Pella where Megan is an elementary special education teacher.  Shane, his wife Megan and their infant son reside in Pella. Megan uses her interest in photography to capture the fun and excitement at Classic Aviation. Her photography, including air-to-air photos can be seen all over the Classic Aviation website.
	Brian Teachout - Brian is a full time A&P and holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Indian Hills Community College. He has completed the Cirrus Design AvMx Maintenance Training course and the Cirrus Composite Repair Lab at the factory in Duluth, MN. Brian is Classic Aviation's expert painter and has completed PPG certified technician training. Brian, his wife and daughter live on an acreage in the Pella area.
	Haven Hick - Haven is a full-time A&P mechanic and holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Indian Hills Community College. He has extensive turbo-jet and turbo- prop maintenance experience and has worked on turbo-jet aircraft in a factory service center. Haven has completed initial maintenance training on the Cessna Citation 560 series aircraft and has also completed the Cirrus Design AvMx Maintenance Training course and the Cirrus Perspective by Garmin Line Maintenance Training. Additionally, Haven spent a week in Mobile, Alabama completing the Teledyne Continental Motors Aviation Technician Advanced Training Program. He recently completed a half marathon to raise funds for Leukemia research. Haven, his wife, and three sons reside in Prairie City, IA.
	Trevor Nikkel - Trevor is a full-time A&P mechanic and holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Indian Hills Community College. Trevor has completed the Cirrus Design AvMx Maintenance Training course. His eye for detail and piloting background make him a valuable asset in Classic's maintenance team. Trevor holds his Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating and is currently working on his Commercial License. He has completed the flight training for his Tailwheel endorsement and is currently working through the SR20 transition training with Classic Aviation instructors.
	Larry Vande Voort - Larry is a flight instructor and facilities support specialist providing primary, advanced, and tailwheel instruction at Classic Aviation, Inc. Larry's experience with tailwheel aircraft as well as multi-engine and turbine aircraft make him a versatile flight instructor. Larry is available full-time to help you achieve your training goals.
	Carolyn Vande Voort - Carolyn is a full-time customer service and office support specialist. Carolyn's smile at the front desk or voice on the phone is most likely how you will be greeted at classic Aviation. Carolyn resides in Sully, IA and is happy to be able to work around family at Classic Aviation.
	Jeff Bollard - Jeff works for ITAA Services, L.L.C. providing information technology services to local businesses and aviation services through Classic Aviation. Jeff's company leases a Beech Duchess to Classic so that they can provide multi-engine training. Jeff provides part-time flight instruction as well as part-time pilot service. He has completed the instructor training requirements and provides Cirrus Standardized Instruction under Classic Aviation's Cirrus Training Center.
	Jeff Uitermarkt - Jeff has completed the instructor training requirements and provides Cirrus Standardized Instruction under Classic Aviation’s Cirrus Training Center. He also provides CFII and Commercial Pilot Services and holds an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Flight Training from Indian Hills. Jeff has completed initial training and holds a second-in-command type rating in the Hawker/Beechcraft BE400. Jeff's specialties are providing pilot service for corporate customers in Cirrus as well as turbine aircraft and helping Classic Aviation customers get the most out of their Technologically Advance Aircraft by training them in the real world cross-country environment. Jeff, his wife Tricia and their infant son live near Lake Red Rock in the Pella area.
	Joel Buseman - Joel is a Falcon 10 / Lear 45 captain in Classic Aviation's aircraft management/ pilot service area of operations. Joel is originally from Belmond, IA and and graduate of Central College in Pella. Joel and his wife Anna currently live in Norwalk where she is in a teaching position. Joel received his instrument and commercial flight training at Classic Aviation and worked as a flight instructor here before working as a airline and corporate pilot. Joel holds and ATP with type ratings in the Canadair CRJ, Dassault Falcon 10 and 20, the Bombardier LR45 and the Hawker/Beechcraft BE400 as well as a flight instructor certificate with Instrument and Multi-engine ratings.
	David Olsthoorn - David is a part-time ramp service and airport maintenance specialist. David is a graduate of Pella Christian High School.
	Jon Erickson - Jon manages Classic's website from Eagan, MN. Jon received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Flight Operations from the University of Dubuque in 2008. He holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings. Jon recently received his Flight Instructor Certificate and Instrument Instructor rating. Jon currently works for Regional Elite Airline Services as a Customer Service Agent at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.