FCA Staff
Get to know our Amazing Staff!
Jim Powell - President/Owner, CFII, MEI
Jim is Chief Pilot/Instructor of the FCA Flight Center and comes to us with an incredible aviation background. Jim was Chief Pilot and Aviation Manager for National and Worldwide Fortune 500 companies. He has started, owned, and operated successful Part 135 Air Charter companies, flying many highly prominent clients including the Kennedy Family, Presidential Candidates Michael Huckabee and Mitt Romney, the President of Liberia, and the music group Boston and Natalie Cole, to name a few. Jim has accumulated over 12,000 hrs with approximately 6500 hrs of which is dual given in various single-engine and multi-engine aircraft with instruction from Private through CFII candidates and maintains a 100% pass rate. Jim was one of the first instructors in the country that went through the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Training (CSIP) and assisted Cirrus with the development of the instruction manual that is currently used worldwide today. Schedule him for flight training and enjoy your lessons with another very experienced pilot.
Alex Roman III - CFI, CFII, MEI
Alex Roman is a CFII and MEI. He is a great flight instructor who has plenty of real life flying experience and enjoys the dual time with his students. One of the best you'll find anywhere! Alex graduated from University of Virginia and has experience in over 30 different aircraft and has flown extensively throughout the eastern US. Alex is comfortable with primary and instrument students.
AihoA BOROWICZ - Talent Acquisition
Aihoa is a private pilot and an FCA alumna who has joined the team to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic instructors, ensuring future students have the same outstanding training that she had. Whether you’re a new or veteran instructor, she’d love to hear from you! Aihoa enjoys tennis, snowboarding, and finding new places to eat. You can find her regularly departing for dinner from KFIT.
John Oakes - cfi
John began his flight training in the spring of 2023 after being inspired by a discovery flight. He quickly developed a deep passion for aviation and loves sharing that same excitement with others through instructing. John enjoys working with a wide range of students, from those just starting out, to commercial trainees. Outside of instructing, John enjoys skiing, wakeboarding and fishing.
Chris Borowicz - Administration
Chris is a private pilot with an instrument rating who achieved his private pilot certificate in 42 hours in 2012. He has been flying regularly ever since. Including trips down the Hudson River corridor, visiting friends and family or just a fun flight with the Fitchburg Pilots Association. Chris helps "fly the front desk" to help finance his hobby and is happy to help you with any of your aviation goals or questions.
Jeremy Laflamme - CFI, CFII
Jeremy began flying in 1996 at Daniel Webster College out of the Nashua Airport where he got his private. From there he went on to attend Bridgewater State College where he earned his Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certificates. After college he began flight instructing at Daniel Webster College in 2000 earning his CFI-G, CFII, and MEI certificates. He has more than 6,500 hours and more than 1,500 hours of dual given. Jeremy also worked for 14 years at Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines flying all over the Northeast, Florida, and the Caribbean. Jeremy has flown many different aircraft types and is extremely enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge of aviation with his students.
Evan Vincenzino - CFI
Evan began his aviation journey at FCA Flight Center in 2014, where he earned his private pilot certificate under the instruction of Jim Powell. He went on to graduate from Westminster College in Salt Lake City in 2019 while continuing his flight training. Throughout his career, Evan has gained diverse industry experience, including in-flight operations with the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins, flying aerial survey missions on behalf of Lockheed Martin, and supporting in-flight services for presidential campaigns as well as sports, media, and entertainment figures. He has also held roles in flight school management and operations and brings a strong background in hospitality to his work. Evan now uses this experience as a flight instructor, helping the next generation of pilots succeed.
Lucas worthley - CFI, CFII, AGI
Lucas, who completed all of his ratings at FCA, joins the team as a flight instructor! After taking his discovery flight, Lucas instantly fell in love with aviation, making it his life and passion. Lucas knows what it takes to help you achieve your aviation goals at FCA and is excited to share his knowledge of aviation with his students. When he’s not flying, you can find Lucas watching sports, or movies at the Gardner Cinemas.
John gorgoglione - CFI, CFII, mei
John comes to us with first-hand experience in both Part 141 and Part 61 programs across the Nation. Over the course of his instructing career, he has worked with a variety of flight schools, including launching and operating his own training operation before ultimately finding a home at FCA. Through that experience, John has encountered the wide range of challenges that students and pilots face, allowing him to bring practical insight and a well-rounded perspective to his instruction. As the proud owner of FCA’s Diamond DA40, N279CA, he is personally invested in the safety and efficiency of the school’s operations and offers students a perspective on aircraft ownership and maintenance that few are able to match.
Carolyn coviello - CFI, CFII
Carolyn grew up in southern New Hampshire but spent most of her time in Massachusetts with family. It is also where she obtained all of her flight ratings. Her passion for aviation took flight at the age of 13 when she experienced her first flight to Europe. With a love for teaching and a strong foundation in both flight and customer service, Carolyn is eager to continue sharing her passion for aviation with others. When she is not flying, Carolyn enjoys spending time reading, traveling, and continuing to inspire those around her to chase their own dreams of flight.
Steve Bennett - CFI, CFII
Steve has been an active pilot for over 40 years, accumulating over 7500 hours in small planes. He has a background in electrical engineering and has worked in the avionics industry for 30 years. He helped start and was Chief Pilot for a Part 135 operation right here at Fitchburg, flying Cirrus SR22 aircraft and training and checking their pilots. When he’s not working on avionics or helping out at FCA, you can find him flying around the area in his 1946 Ercoupe.
Joe Davis- CFI, CFII
Joe began his aviation journey with a discovery flight at FCA in 2021, quickly turning a first experience into a full-time pursuit. He continued his training at Bridgewater State University, where he earned his advanced certificates and ratings. While at BSU, Joe stayed actively involved in the aviation community, helping lead the Flight Team to the national stage at SAFECON. He is also a member of Alpha Eta Rho, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, National Business Aviation Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, and National Association of Flight Instructors. Outside of aviation, you can find him hiking, skiing, or at the nearest live music venue.
