β˜… FAA Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor

Flight Training & Aviation Services
from Farmington, NM

Professional instruction, commercial pilot work, and Part 107 drone services. Based at Four Corners Regional Airport (KFMN) and available throughout the Four Corners region.

πŸ“ Based in Farmington, NM (KFMN) ✈ Serving NM Β· CO Β· AZ Β· UT

Our Services

Flight training, commercial pilot work, and professional drone services based in Farmington and available across the Four Corners.

✈

Flight Training

Gold Seal CFI instruction focused on safety, proficiency, and the realities of Southwest flying.

  • Private Pilot
  • Commercial Pilot
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
πŸ›©

Commercial & Aircraft Services

Aircraft movement, management, and aerial work backed by hands-on maintenance experience.

  • Aircraft Ferry Flights
  • Ferry to Maintenance / Post-Maintenance Checkout
  • Aircraft Management & Fleet Support
  • Aerial Photography
πŸ›Έ

Drone Services

Part 107 operations and training for commercial and insurance applications.

  • Inspections
  • Insurance Work
  • Part 107 Operations
  • Part 107 Training

Student Success Stories

Real students. Real checkrides. Celebrating first-time passes and the journeys behind them.

Talon after Private Pilot checkride
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
β€œThe training was very thorough and Matt did an amazing job getting me prepared for the checkride. Thank you!”
Talon
Private Pilot Β· First-time pass

Passed your checkride with Gold Seal CFI, LLC? We’d love to feature your story (with your approval).

Share Your Success

Based in Farmington.
Serving the Four Corners.

Gold Seal CFI, LLC is operated by Matthew Cox, an FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor and Commercial Pilot based in Farmington, New Mexico at Four Corners Regional Airport (KFMN).

With more than 1,100 total hours and over 660 hours of dual instruction given, Matthew brings extensive high-density altitude and mountain flying experience across the Southwest. He is a full-time flight instructor who also manages a fleet of aircraft used for flight training and offers aircraft management services to owners. 94% of first-time checkride applicants have passed on the first attempt β€” the instructional performance that earned the FAA Gold Seal.

A 29-year background in emergency medicine further strengthens decision-making, risk assessment, and crew resource management in the cockpit.

Key Distinction Currently the only Gold Seal CFI providing flight training in the Four Corners region. Based at KFMN in Farmington, NM, with services available across New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah.
1,111+
Total Flight Hours
662+
Hours Dual Given
94%
First-Time Checkride Pass Rate
Gold Seal
FAA Designation
KFMN
Home Base – Farmington
4 States
Service Region

Get in Touch

Ready to start training, schedule a ferry flight, or discuss drone services? Reach out today.

Contact Details

πŸ“ž
Phone 775-691-6593
βœ‰
πŸ“
Base Farmington, New Mexico
Four Corners Regional Airport (KFMN)
πŸ—Ί
Service Area Four Corners Region
New Mexico Β· Colorado Β· Arizona Β· Utah

Messages are sent securely. You’ll receive a reply at the email you provide.