Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Volare is built around disciplined instruction, clear communication, and a better student experience from the first conversation forward. Our instructors and leadership team take training seriously and work to create an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and confident in their progress.
FounderKarl Knipp
Karl Knipp founded Volare Aviation with a clear goal: to build a flight training company centered on disciplined instruction, clear communication, and a better student experience from the first conversation forward.
His focus is on creating a training environment where students are supported, challenged, and guided with realistic expectations. Through Volare Aviation, Karl is working to build more than a flight school — he is building an aviation company grounded in professionalism, strong training standards, and long-term trust with every student who walks through the door.
Director Of Operations, CFI, CFIIJosh Gathright
Josh Gathright brings a rare blend of aviation, leadership, and real-world operational experience to Volare Aviation. A former flight paramedic, Josh understands precision, discipline, communication, and decision-making under pressure. Now a Certified Flight Instructor, CFII, commercial-rated pilot, and multi-engine pilot, he helps students build confidence, understand their training path, and develop the judgment required to become safe, capable aviators.
As a local instructor operating in his home community, Josh is deeply invested in helping build a stronger aviation culture close to home. As Director of Operations for Volare Aviation, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s training standards, student experience, and day-to-day flight operations.
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Right First Step.
The best way to experience Volare is to book a Discovery Flight or contact us with your questions. We will help you understand the right next step based on your goals and experience.