Our Team

Jake Spaulding is the owner of Glass Cockpit Aviation! Jake always wanted to be a pilot and started his flight training in 2000. He currently holds a PPL and is looking forward to being able to share his passion for aviation with us and his family.

Katherine is an Arizona native where she started her aviation journey. With her partner Abe, along with two miniature dachshunds named Renegade and Charger, she enjoys exploring the Arizona wilderness and now, the Idaho backcountry. In her spare time, Katherine enjoys making candles, wax melts, and soap that she sells online to fellow aviators.

Matt Grew up in Southern Oregon before he made his way to Boise to continue his education at Boise State University. Matt has a true passion for aviation, dedicated to helping students build confidence and skill in the cockpit. He takes pride in creating a supportive, safety-focused learning environment while sharing his love for flying. His ultimate goal in aviation is to fly that left seat for Alaska Airlines.

When he’s not in the air, you can find him mountain biking, whitewater kayaking/rafting, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Nathan grew up in a small town in Washington state. From a young age his grandfather taught him to operate a variety of machinery, which translated to a love of all things mechanical. After discovering pilots get to operate some of the coolest machines around, he settled on aviation as a career. He completed his flight training at ATP in Arizona, and began working with GCA in 2024. When Nathan isn’t flying, you can find him hunting or fishing!

Anthony started his flight training out of KBJC in Denver, Colorado. He has always wanted to be a pilot since a little kid, and when he is not flying he likes to go fishing, watch football, and be with his family. Anthony’s end goal is to end up at the airlines!

Lucien lives and breathes all things aviation and has a passion for sharing the skies with students of all levels. Lucien is a member of the Idaho Air National Guard as a Crew Chief for the A-10s. He completed all of his flight training right here in Boise with Glass Cockpit Aviation and is excited to continue developing his career in aviation! He is also pursuing his Bachelor’s degree at Boise State University. In his free time, Lucien enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, biking, and running. He also enjoys volunteering with local organizations as a pilot and sharing his passion for aviation with members of our community.

Soren is very passionate about giving the highest quality of service to his students, and to make flying fun at the same time, all while treating them as individuals! His dreams in Aviation are to fly for the airlines and travel the world while doing so. Some things outside of aviation that he enjoys is snowboarding, golfing, riding ATV’s, white water rafting, and hanging out with his family!

Maddie is a office admin at Glass Cockpit Aviation. After college she decided that flying was something that she wanted to pursue as a career. Maddie plans on gaining hours flying privately and then eventually working with the forest service to help put out fires. When Maddie isn’t around planes, you can find her assisting with volleyball coaching, traveling around the Pacific Northwest, or spending her time outside.

Emily is a office admin at Glass Cockpit Aviation as well as a Flight Attendant for Southwest. She has always loved the view from above and realized she wanted to be a pilot as soon as she got involved in Aviation.  She plans to become a flight instructor and get back on with Southwest as a pilot. When she isn’t flying you can find her in the mountains backpacking, on the river, or on a long run with friends.

Gracie is from Arizona and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Studies from Boise State University. She completed all of her flight training at GCA and is excited to return as a flight instructor to carry on the culture. Her goal is to help students build confidence in the cockpit while making the learning process both enjoyable and rewarding. As part of the 7% of women in aviation, Gracie is passionate about inspiring the next generation of pilots and helping each student achieve their aviation goals. When she’s not flying, you can find her snowboarding, golfing, wake surfing, or spending time with her two huskies.

Chris is a Certified Flight Instructor dedicated to helping pilots build strong fundamentals, real confidence, and sound aeronautical decision-making. His teaching style is calm, structured, and adaptable. He meets each student where they are and tailor training to their individual goals, learning style, and pace.

He believes great flight training goes beyond just passing a checkride. His focus is on safety, situational awareness, and truly understanding how and why the airplane behaves the way it does. Whether you’re working toward your Private Pilot certificate, polishing maneuvers, preparing for a checkride, or looking to strengthen specific skills, he emphasizes clear explanations, practical application, and efficient training.
Chris is committed to creating a positive, supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and building confidence in the cockpit. Flying should be challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable — and his goal is to help you become a safe, capable pilot who enjoys every step of the journey.

Gavin found his passion for aviation at a very young age. Growing up, Gavin would go to the airport and watch countless aircraft take off and land. Aviation has always been a home to Gavin and a welcoming environment, and he wants to make sure GCA feels that way for all. Gavin does this by first making sure safety is a priority and showing students how much of a reward aviation is. Gavin has done all of this training with GCA and is now instructing for them. Some short term goals Gavin has is getting his seaplane rating, then becoming a barefoot pilot down in the Maldives island hopping. Gavin’s long term goal is to end up flying for the airlines. When Gavin is not flying or instructing, you can find him in or near a body of water fishing for anything that bites. Gavin also loves to upland hunt and do anything outdoors.

Klayton is a Private Pilot and member of GCA’s maintenance crew, with aviation running deep in his family. He started his career by restoring WWII aircraft at AirPower Unlimited and is now pursuing his A&P with GCA and a future as a pilot in the airlines. Passionate about sharing aviation with others, he’s just as at home in the air as he is snowboarding, swimming, or cliff jumping.

Mason Marley is an aviation mechanic at Glass Cockpit Aviation, where he brings a strong mechanical background and a passion for precision to every aircraft he works on. He relocated to Twin Falls in May 2025 to pursue his career in aviation maintenance. Outside of work, Mason is an avid camper, enjoys swimming, and spends his free time working on vehicles—always drawn to anything that runs or takes him outdoors.