Owner & Operator, Yoder Airways LLC

Gold Seal Flight Instructor

ATP • CFI • CFII • MEI

Captain Jeremy Yoder founded Yoder Airways LLC at the beginning of his aviation career with a commitment to excellence in instruction and stewardship of the profession. As a young instructor, he trained and graduated more than 35 students and earned his Gold Seal Flight Instructor designation — awarded to instructors with exceptional student performance and checkride success.

Jeremy holds the following FAA certifications:

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Single & Multi-Engine

• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

• Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)

• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

He also holds type ratings in:

• Saab 340

• CL-65 (CRJ Series)

• DC-9

• Airbus A320

In 2006, Jeremy began his airline career with a regional airline, building professional experience in multi-crew turbine operations. In 2016, he joined a major U.S. airline where he currently serves as a Line Check Pilot on the Airbus A320. In this role, he evaluates and mentors professional airline pilots, ensuring adherence to the highest operational and safety standards.

In 2023, Yoder Airways was reopened when one of his children expressed a desire to pursue aviation — turning what began as a young instructor’s dream into a multi-generational legacy.

Returning to general aviation has been a joy. Jeremy now brings decades of airline command experience back to the training environment, instilling professionalism, discipline, and sound aeronautical decision-making in the next generation of pilots.

His standard is simple:

Act with integrity.

Communicate with purpose.

Focus on performance.

At Yoder Airways, leadership begins in the cockpit — and extends to every student we train.

Chief Pilot, Yoder Airways LLC

 CFI • CFII 

Captain Steve Blackwell brings decades of aviation experience and instructional leadership to Yoder Airways. Throughout his career, Steve has trained pilots across a wide range of aircraft types and operational environments, emphasizing strong fundamentals, disciplined decision-making, and confident aircraft control.

Steve is qualified to provide Tailwheel Endorsements in multiple aircraft types and has extensive experience in:

• Instrument (IFR) Instruction

• Upset Training

• Spin Endorsements (including aircraft such as the Champ and Citabria)

His professional background includes serving as a Former Chief Flight Instructor and Assistant Chief Pilot in a corporate aviation environment, where he oversaw pilot training, standardization, and operational excellence.

Steve’s instructional philosophy centers on precision, preparation, and true aircraft mastery — ensuring that students do not simply pass checkrides, but develop lasting aeronautical skill.

With calm confidence and deep technical knowledge, Steve helps pilots build both competence and confidence in the cockpit.

Flight and Ground Instructor, Yoder Airways LLC

CFI

Aviation Management Student – Liberty University

Jordan Yoder represents the next generation of professional aviation leadership at Yoder Airways. A graduate of Starr’s Mill High School and currently an Aviation Management student at Liberty University, Jordan combines formal aviation education with structured, standards-driven instruction.

Raised in an aviation-focused family and trained within a culture of airline-level discipline, Jordan emphasizes:

• Strong foundational skills

• Clear, purposeful communication

• Modern avionics proficiency

• Sound aeronautical decision-making

Jordan brings energy, attention to detail, and a commitment to helping student pilots develop confidence and competence from day one. His instruction reflects the core values of Yoder Airways:

Act with integrity.

Communicate with purpose.

Focus on performance.

Students training with Jordan benefit from a fresh perspective grounded in high standards and generational mentorship.