About
Owner and Instructor Scott Morris has vast experience as an adult instructor and learning facilitator. Scott is a professional pilot for a major U.S. airline and has been an instructor pilot for nearly 29 years. He has instructed in propeller aircraft, jet aircraft and airline cockpits. In addition, Scott has managed various safety departments, human factors programs, designed and developed numerous safety, flight training, and international flight training programs. As well, he has served as a Captain at two major airlines.
Additionally, Scott has an immense passion for fitness. Scott is a certified personal trainer and is an avid weight lifter. Scott has completed a marathon and is always pushing trail running and long street runs. Swimming, archery, shooting, jiu jitsu and martial arts are an everyday part of life for Scott. In addition, Scott is ISSA certified in Personal Training and Sports Nutrition and has appeared in Austin Fit Magazine, Grand Mesa Living Magazine, and Voyage Austin Magazine.
Scott's educational background includes B.S. in Management and Education (Aerospace), Master's studies in Organizational Behavior and Management and professional certifications in Project Management and Strategic Communications from The University of Texas at Austin. Scott has taught firearms course for nearly 8 years and is a NRA certified Handgun and Rifle Instructor, a certified Range Safety Officer, State of Texas DPS License to Carry instructor and holds memberships in the USCCA and USPSA.
Scott is also a part-time instructor for Learning Tree International teaching Professional Development courses such as Assertive Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Communication and Professional Development classes.
Scott has had numerous public speaking engagements at professional conferences including the World Airline Symposium, various Human Factors / Safety Conferences, Communication and Personality Traits Business Conferences, and Business Professional Standards Conferences. Scott served as his airline’s Go-Team Liaison to the National Transportation Safety Board, a Critical Incidence Response Team member, Board Member on the Support Assistance For Employees organization, and co-authored an international flight operations manual.
