Connecting With Flight Students Nationwide

The Piper Brand Ambassador program is a collaborative initiative between Piper Aircraft, Inc. and its partner flight schools to create and showcase aviation and lifestyle content in the collegiate flight training environment. The program is designed to highlight a select few college-aged Brand Ambassadors enrolled in flight courses or actively working as flight instructors, showcasing what it looks like to utilize Piper products in their flight training.

Currently, there are five schools participating in this program, including the University of North Dakota, Purdue University, Minnesota State University Mankato, the L3Harris Flight Academy, and Middle Georgia State University, with Piper hoping to expand the Brand Ambassador program going forward.

Benefits for our ambassadors include free Brand Ambassador merchandise, discounted Piper Pilot Shop products and the potential for brand partnerships with established aviation companies. Additionally, ambassadors are compensated for each Instagram post, featured on Piper’s company social media accounts, and are guaranteed an interview for an internship at Piper headquarters in Vero Beach, FL.

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Francisca Pollarolo

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

My name is Francisca Galleguillos Pollarolo and I am a junior at Middle Georgia State University. I am Italian and Chilean but I now live in the United States pursuing a career in aviation as well as continuing my passion of playing soccer. I am currently double majoring in Aviation Sciences with a concentration in flight, as well as a Bachelor’s in Business with a focus on marketing. I recently obtained my instrument rating, and I am now working towards my commercial certificate. I’m so excited to be representing Piper Aircraft as well as Middle Georgia State University. I hope to be able to inspire fellow aviators as well as represent other foreign pilots like myself.

Francisca Pollarolo

Middle Georgia State University

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Jake Dever

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

Howdy, my name is Jake Dever and I’m from Destin, Florida. I’m a junior at Middle Georgia State University, and I’m majoring in Aviation Science and Management with a focus on flight. I’m an instrument-rated private pilot with a little over 350 hours, and I’m currently working on my commercial certificate. I look forward to representing the Piper brand as I’m fortunate enough to own a Piper Cherokee myself, which happens to be the great-grandfather of the plane I train in every day! I’m excited to not only represent Middle Georgia State, but also the Piper brand as a whole, and I can’t wait for the adventures this opportunity takes me on!

Jake Dever

Middle Georgia State University

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Jordon Gyapong, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Jordon Gyapong

Jordon Gyapong, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

My name is Jordon Gyapong, and I am a junior at the University of North Dakota. Originally from Mount Vernon, NY I’m a Commercial Aviation major with a specialization in aviation business. I’m currently flying in the mighty Piper Seminole and working on my commercial multi-engine rating. Besides flying, I enjoy music, and I collect many vinyl records. You can also catch me and my many flying adventures on YouTube.

Jordon Gyapong

UND Aerospace

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Paige Bishop, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Paige Bishop

Paige Bishop, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

My name is Paige Bishop, and I’m a sophomore at Purdue University studying professional flight (Boiler Up)! I was born and raised in Southern Indiana, about an hour south of Indianapolis. In my free time outside of flight training, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and friends – whether that’s at the lake, playing tennis, or visiting national parks! This past semester I became a commercial & instrument-rated pilot, so right now, I’m working on my multi-engine add-on as well as flight instructor training. There are endless career opportunities in aviation, but someday I hope to fly for a business that values safety, professionalism & ensures a quality customer experience. I’m so happy to be able to represent both Piper Aircraft & Purdue University in our partnership to offer quality flight training in our top-of-the-line aircraft!

Paige Bishop

Purdue University

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Carson Calhoun, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Carson Calhoun

Carson Calhoun, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

My name is Carson Calhoun and I am a freshman Commercial Aviation student at the University of North Dakota currently enrolled in instrument training. I decided to get my private pilot certificate in Minot, ND, while attending White Shield High School my senior year. I am the first in my family to become a pilot and pursue this career path! I am extremely excited for this opportunity to meet new people and go new places through the Piper Brand Ambassador Program while continuing my education at UND!

Carson Calhoun

UND Aerospace

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Piper Hechtl, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Piper Hechtl

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

My name is Piper Hechtl and I’m from Davis, California. I’m a junior in the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota, majoring in Commercial Aviation with a specialization in Aviation Business. I’m an instrument rated private pilot working towards my commercial certificate. I also have a few hours of multi engine time. I’m looking forward to inspiring the next generation of aviators by representing Piper as a Brand Ambassador, as well as showing my school pride! I’m so excited to work with the other Piper Ambassadors, and I’m excited to share my UND Aerospace journey!

Piper Hechtl

UND Aerospace

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Elle Taylor, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Elle Taylor

Elle Taylor, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

My name is Elle Taylor, and I am from Rosemount, Minnesota. I am currently getting a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation at Minnesota State University Mankato. I am almost finished with my Private Pilot’s License, and plan to become an instructor at North Star Aviation! One day, I want to work for a major airline just like my dad. I enjoy traveling and sharing my love for aviation through my social media pages with all of you!

Elle Taylor

MN State Mankato

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Hunter Roehrig, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Hunter Roehrig

Hunter Roehrig, a Piper Brand Ambassador

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

My name is Hunter Roehrig, and I’m proud to be one of the ambassadors from the University of North Dakota. I’m in my second year of flight training, and I’m currently working on my multi-engine rating in the Piper Seminole. Throughout my training, my favorite experience has been instrument flying over the summer in North Dakota. I started flying in my senior year of high school, and I’m working towards a career in general aviation. While working as a Piper Ambassador, I’ve been able to showcase my love of flying with many other young aspiring aviators, while also showcasing what it’s like to fly in one of Piper’s trainer aircraft. I can’t wait for what’s to come in my aviation career and to see where the industry grows in the coming years!

Hunter Roehrig

UND Aerospace

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Emily Royster - Piper Brand Ambassador

Emily Royster

Emily Royster - Piper Brand Ambassador

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

Hi! My name is Emily Royster, and I am a student at L3Harris Flight Academy in Sanford, Florida. I was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington and recently moved across the country to pursue a career in aviation! I am currently a Private Pilot working on my instrument rating in the Piper Archer. I am so excited to show you all what training is like at L3Harris and be a resource for those interested in aviation!

Emily Royster

L3Harris Flight Academy

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Garrett Winkler - Piper Brand Ambassador

Garrett Winkler

Garrett Winkler - Piper Brand Ambassador

Meet Our Brand Ambassadors

My name is Garrett Winkler, I am 22 years old and currently a cadet at L3Harris Flight Academy! I was born and raised in Park Hills, MO, but moved to Gulf Breeze Florida over four years ago. Before I came to L3Harris, I was a Pre-Med student and made the hard decision to change my career path and pursue my passion of aviation! I am almost finished with my Commercial Pilot Certificate and will soon begin Multi-Engine add on training. In my free time I enjoy working out and surfing. I am beyond excited to be part of the ambassador team at Piper Aircraft and use this platform to inspire others to chase their dream of being an aviator!

Garrett Winkler

L3Harris Flight Academy

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