OUR STORY
ReadyGo Flight Company was founded by Joel and Lindsey with a simple mission: to make high quality flight training accessible, professional, and enjoyable for aspiring pilots of every background.
Whether you're chasing a career in aviation or finally fulfilling a lifelong dream, they believe learning to fly should be three things: structured, rewarding, and fun. That belief shapes everything here — professional, well-organized instruction that respects your goals, paired with a friendly, down to earth experience that makes every lesson something to look forward to.
It's also why we keep things personal. Here, you're never just a number. You'll train one on one, at your own pace, with people who know your name and your goals — right here at historic Frank Elliott Field (KTIP), from your very first flight all the way to your checkride.
Meet
Joel & Lindsey Schneider
Founders
Joel and Lindsey founded ReadyGo Flight Company with a simple mission: to make high quality flight training accessible, professional, and enjoyable for aspiring pilots of all backgrounds. Whether a student is pursuing aviation as a career or simply fulfilling a lifelong dream, Joel they believes learning to fly should be fun structured, and rewarding.
A lifelong aviation professional, Joel Schneider brings more than 15 years of flying experience to ReadyGo Flight. Before joining American Airlines, Joel spent 12 years flying corporate jets throughout North America, serving individuals, businesses, and professional sports teams. His experience ranges from single-engine aircraft to high-performance business jets, and he holds type ratings in the Learjet 45/75, Falcon 50, and Boeing 737.
Today, Joel serves as a Captain for American Airlines while pursuing his passion for helping others enter the world of aviation.
In addition to his flying credentials, Joel is a licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (A&P/IA), providing a unique perspective on aircraft systems, maintenance, and safety. His combination of airline, corporate, and maintenance experience helps ensure that ReadyGo Flight operates to the highest standards of professionalism and safety.
What you can expect from us:
Big-school expertise at a small school price
Training that moves at your pace and respects your time and your budget.
A clear path all the way to your commercial certificate, whenever you're ready.
Meet Your Instructors
The people you'll actually fly with experienced, friendly, and genuinely invested in your success.
Will Kyriazakos
CFI, CFII
Will Kyriazakos is a dedicated flight instructor with a strong academic and hands on aviation foundation. He holds an Associate of Science in Aviation from Parkland College and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University's respected aviation program, giving him a deep grounding in the principles, systems, and safety practices behind good flying.
As a CFII, he's qualified to guide students from their very first lesson all the way through their commercial rating.
In the cockpit, Will keeps things relaxed but professional, creating an environment where students feel genuinely comfortable asking questions and building real skill. Will remembers exactly what every stage feels like, and that perspective makes him especially good at breaking concepts down, building confidence, and helping students grow into safe, capable pilots.
Outside of flying, Will enjoys playing guitar, watching football, and swimming.
