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Prescott, AZ

Head Coach  

Shaun Sheppard

Shaun graduated ERAU in 2003 with a degree in Aeronautical Science and a minor in Meteorology. He became a flight instructor in 2008 and continues to enjoy spreading his passion for flight with students today and as team 4 manager. He loves spending the rest of his time with his wife Lauren and his children, Zion, Angelina, Zane, and Gabriella. He also enjoys running, the outdoors, and barbecuing.

Coach/Team Mechanic 

Russell Harris

"Farrell" has been with the team since 2009. He is an ERAU Fleet technician and a SEL pilot. With over 18 years of experience working on aircraft, Farrell shares his knowledge with the team as the Preflight Event Coach. He also serves as our on-site mechanic for competitions.

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Academic Advisor 

Dwayne Fernandes

Dwayne joined ERAU in 2011 and pursued all of his training at the Daytona Beach campus. He joined the Prescott campus as a Flight Instructor in 2017 and has facilitated his commitment for student support at ERAU through various roles in the College of Aviation since then. Outside of work, he's usually playing in the PNF with Quillyn & Ezyon.

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