Instructors and Staff

North Andover Flight Academy instructors specialize in Robinson R22 and Robinson R44 helicopters in the Boston Mass area. We have a dedicated team of instructors and maintenance staff to meet your helicopter training needs. Our instructors follow the curriculum we have developed at our Boston helicopter school, and are also ready to assist you with either college or career goals. Our instructors fly with our chief instructor on a regular basis in an effort to maintain consistent teaching methods and ensure constant improvement.

John McGroerty - Owner

John is an A+P and owner of North Andover Flight Academy, and has been the "behind the scenes" go to guy for every conceivable business and facility improvement. John fell in love with flying and hasn't looked back!

Laura McIlrath - Asst. Chief Instructor

Born in the Boston area, Laura is back from spending some time in Oregon. Laura utilizes her background in teaching to help students become Robinson helicopter pilots. You will also see Laura flying tours of Boston in our Robinson R-44 helicopter.

Anthony Martinez - CFI

Anthony moved to Massachusetts from Arizona and is happy to be teaching helicopters in the Boston Massachusetts area. Anthony has experience in the Robinson R22 and R44 and will be assisting with our manuals and video productions.

Matt Macaruso - CFI A+P

Matt is a Robinson R22 and R44 mechanic as well as a helicopter CFI. Matt is a full-time instructor who will assist out in the shop when needed. Matt is proficient in the Robinson R44 and R22.

Chris McDonald - CFII

Chris hails from North Andover, and is a part-time CFII in the Robinson R-22 and R-44 helicopters here at NAFA.Chris is also a police officer for North Andover.

Mike Holland - CFI

Mike is a Boston native who started training here at North Andover Flight Academy and is now a flight instructor. He also golfs, rides motocross and is our resident web guru.

Dotsie Millbrandt - AGI

Dotsie runs the ground school for Part 61 and 141. With her advanced ground instructor rating, Dotsie provides knowledge and dedication unmatched in the Northeast.