Josh Lizarraga
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Josh Lizarraga | Flight Instructor

Certificates & Ratings Held:  CFI, CFII

Aircraft Specialization:

CESSNA
C162
C172

Instructor Bio

I got interested in aviation from a very young age. The fascination of how airplanes could fly was always the most interesting thing to me, I also always thought the pilots who flew these giant planes were obviously super cool. When I was about 16 years old I flew in a Cessna 172 for the first time and instantly knew that being a pilot was one of the most rewarding jobs you could have, however I didn't know if becoming a pilot would be realistic because it always seemed like something that never had a clear path to obtain and of course financially as well. After my time in the Marine Corps I knew that I wanted a career that would be continuously challenging but also very rewarding, and all I could keep thinking about was being an airline pilot.

 

I am a part of the Horizon Air Ascend Program and completed my training in Redmond Oregon. I began training with zero hours in July of 2023 and completed my CFI in February of 2024, shortly thereafter I received my CFII certification. I started my CFI teaching in Redmond Oregon in March 2024 and am now so excited to be a part of the Rainier Flight team and be back home in the beautiful PNW. I love everything about flying, taking my feet off the ground is an adrenaline rush in itself. I love how it challenges me to be better every single day. And most of all, I love teaching. Teaching is a passion of mine. There is nothing like showing someone how to make their passion become a reality. 

 

I look forward to helping everyone reach their goal!  Whether you will make a career out of this amazing journey or are looking to do this for fun. I am excited to be a part of your journey in any way possible. The aviation community is great to be a part of!