Gary Spence was introduced to aviation in 1962 when he was 11 years old. He won a kite flying contest at school and the pay off was an airplane ride in a Cessna 150, his first lesson. He took a short break from training, (Approximately 30years) military, family and career and resumed his training in 1992 at our Mid Island Brookhaven location.

Through Mid Island, Gary earned his Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine & Instrument Flight Instructor.

In 1998 Gary started instructing part time at our Brookhaven location and is currently working on his ATP, (Air Transport Pilot).

At the end of 2006, Gary retired after a 34 year career in the financial services community and is now working full time as Assistant Chief Pilot to Bob Osinski.

When not instructing, Gary attends SUNY Empire College and is in the process of completing his degree program. Gary is happily married to Linda his wife of 35 years. Gary has three children and four beautiful grandchildren. In his spare time, Gary enjoys family, friends and playing the piano.

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Contact Us: Mid Island Air Service, Inc., 101 Hering Drive, Ronkonkoma, New York 11779, USA
Phone: 631 588-5400 or 139 Dawn Drive, Shirley, NY 11967, phone: 631 281-5400, e-mail: mias46@midislandair.com