Every day we get to do what we love, living our lives off the ground and a lot of times behind a desk too. We maintain a comfortable yet very professional atmosphere, conducive to learning and growing as a pilot and enjoying the fellowship that comes with being an aviator. The team at Great Basin Aviation are skilled professionals with several years of experience preparing students for the aviation industry. 

Jennifer Fonda  
​Owner

Richard Brong
Director of Operations and Academics

Hailey Bogle
​Office Manager

Jennifer is owner of Great Basin Aviation and a licensed pilot. She loves anything and everything aviation and is a proud advocate for it in our schools and communities. Jenn loves being part of the celebration with aviation students from solo to CFII. She also proudly serves in the Navy Reserves. In her spare time she enjoys outdoor activities, attending sporting events with her family, and traveling. ​
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Richard has been enamored with all things flying from an early age and earned his pilot's wings here in Reno in 2006. He has continued his training and has been active in many roles of the local aviation community ever since. He has spent 20 years of his working life as an educator and has combined his talents with that and aviation. Richard comes to Great Basin Aviation as an Advanced Ground Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor. Jennifer has promised to keep him busy helping in many capacities around the school, too. He is an aircraft owner and a family guy and also enjoys cycling, running, and just about anything outdoor.
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Hailey holds down the fort in the office and is a student pilot working on her private pilot license with Great Basin Aviation. A fervent advocate for all things Star Wars (It’s more of an obsession…), a loving plant mom (Need watering tips? She’s your gal.), and fellow aviator (Did you know she’s a pilot?). In her free time, you can find her hiking, flying, or consuming too many kettle chips. Hailey loves to help people in any way that she can and looks forward to seeing the friendly faces that drop into the office! 
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