We are a team of Industry professionals that come from all reaches and corners of the aviation world

Taylor Matz

Taylor Matz

CEO/Lead Instructor

Position: CEO, Flight Instructor
Education: Bachelor‘s in Agricultural Systems Management --- Associate’s in Agriculture Business
Taylor founded 360 Aviation at the start of 2020 with a vision of providing a high quality, safe, and fun training environment. After graduation college he flew Cessna Caravans for a small airline, then went on to fly CRJ‘s for SkyWest Airlines based out of MSP. Currently, Taylor fly’s for a major hospital doing Medevac Operations.

Marissa Fernandez

Marissa Fernandez

CFI/ CFII

About: Marissa grew up in Livermore, CA where she discovered her passion for aviation in college. She started her flight training in California and finished her other ratings with 360 Aviation within the span of a few months. She recently moved to Minnesota to further her career and enjoys spending her free time traveling, cooking and reading.

Dan Matz

Dan Matz

Chief Financial Officer/ Administration

Position: Chief Financial Officer & Administration
About: Dan has been with 360 Aviation since day 1. He helped build the foundation for the company with his knowledge in business management and finances. He helps with our day to day operations with our financing and logistics.

Abbie Matz

Abbie Matz

Administration & Human Resources

Position: Administration & Human Resources
About: From the very beginning, Abbie helped form the vision of 360 Aviation for a higher quality training environment. At 360 Aviation her primary focus is to assist on the everyday finances, as well as dealing directly with customer needs.