Alex Smolka
Alex Smolka - CFI, CFI-I
Born in Charleston, SC, Alex grew to love sailing, rock climbing and snowboarding. He was a sailing instructor at the James Island Yacht Club, and later at the Clemson Sailing Club and captain of the Clemson Race Team, acquiring invaluable experience instructing a wide range of students. Alex's pursuit of a career in aviation was realized after graduating from Clemson. He completed his Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certificates with Greenville Aviation. His work there as a Flight LIne Manager and now as a CFI has become an integral part of everyday life. Alex is highly motivated to enhance the aviation community by welcoming new students into a safe, hospitable, and goal-oriented environment. Alex looks forward to sharing his flying experience and instructional knowledge, to help aspiring pilots reach their training goals efficiently, enjoyably, and above all,safely.