Founder and President
Jeff Slutsky
Platinum CSIP Instructor
Our Founder and President created Elite Flight Experience with the goal of sharing his love of personal aviation and Cirrus instruction with as many people as possible. Jeff holds a single and multi engine ATP, is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor, a Platinum CSIP in both Perspective and Avidyne systems. With many thousands of hours of flight instruction in a variety of aircraft, Jeff prides himself on tailoring his flight instruction to help you quickly achieve your aviation goals.
Our full-time Flight Instructors
Paul Roller
Jeff Szczesniak
Jeff Szczesniak
Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument (CFII)
Training Center Instructor
Paul is a commercially rated single and multi-engine pilot as well as a certificated flight instructor with instrument rating. Since a young age, Paul has had a passion for airplanes and is always thrilled to be in the skies. Now that his dream of becoming a professional pilot is a reality, he is passionate about helping others do the same with Elite Flight. Paul instructs at both the Princeton and Monmouth locations.
Jeff Szczesniak
Jeff Szczesniak
Jeff Szczesniak
Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument (CFII)
Training Center Instructor
Jeff is a commercially rated single and multi engine pilot with an instrument rating. He has always been an aviation enthusiast and dreamt of flying for a career since a young age. His passion for aviation and teaching led him to achieve his CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings in 2022. He strives to provide the highest level of professionalism and safety while helping you achieve your aviation goals. Jeff instructs at both the Princeton and Monmouth locations.
Carlee Szarek
Carlee Szarek
Carlee Szarek
Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument (CFII)
Training Center Instructor
Carlee is a commercially rated single and multi-engine pilot as well as a certified flight instructor with instrument instruction privileges. Her passion for aviation is clear in her approach to instruction, blending both safety and fun into every lesson. Instrumental for clients who aspire to travel, Carlee also has extensive cross country experience and has led various flights from coast to coast. Excited to share her love of aviation with you, Carlee instructs primarily at the Monmouth location.
Sri Kota
Carlee Szarek
Carlee Szarek
Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument (CFII)
Training Center Instructor
Sri is a CFII, MEI and a multi-engine ATP rated pilot. He has flight instructed for several years at Princeton Airport and other flight schools in NJ and Florida before joining Elite. He is a Cirrus Trained Instructor. Sri instructs at the Princeton and Monmouth locations.
Our Part time FLight instructors
Sam Christen
Kris Hendrickson
Sam Christen
Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument (CFII)
Training Center Instructor
Sam first earned his CFI at age 19 at Princeton Airport in 2005. Since then, he has flown more than 5000 hours in over 40 different aircraft types. He holds a multi engine ATP and currently flies the Boeing 757/767 for a major cargo airline. He has also logged 2300 hours as a Naval Aviator flying the F-18 Super Hornet, T-45C Goshawk, and most recently the C-130 Hercules. After 2400 hours of dual given in both general aviation and the military, Sam still loves sharing his passion for aviation with his students. He is excited to be back at 39N as a member of the Elite Team!
Joanna Pasek
Kris Hendrickson
Sam Christen
Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument (CFII)
Training Center Instructor
Joanna is a former airline pilot with a multi engine ATP rating. Joanna is a New Jersey aviatrix who started her flight training at the age of 18. She has trained and been based out of Newark, Princeton, Old Bridge, Sky Manor, and Monmouth. She has over 5 years of flight instructing experience and enjoys mentoring women in aviation.
Kris Hendrickson
Kris Hendrickson
Kris Hendrickson
Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument (CFII)
Cirrus Standardized Instructor (CSIP)
Kris has a multi engine ATP, is a CSIP, and has a jet type rating. He has most recently been a part 121 Captain. Kris is a home grown talent having received his flight training at the Princeton airport. Kris is focused on servicing our growing clientele at the Jersey Shore at our Monmouth location.