Dominic Nicolai

Dominic Nicolai is currently a lead flight instructor in the College of Aviation flight program and has been instructing at Western Michigan University since 1993.

Dominic’s focus is on curriculum development with computer based training modules and supervision and mentoring of part-time flight instructors. Other job functions include conducting progress and stage checks, standardization training, evaluation flights and teaching commercial pilot ground school. During Dominic’s career, he was awarded the FAA Flight Instructor of the Year award (1996) by the Grand Rapids, MI Flight Standards District Office and he was awarded Master Flight Instructor status (2008) by the National Association of Flight Instructors. Other accomplishments include the Eagle Scout award (1987) from the Boy Scouts of America. Dominic is married, has two children and enjoys outdoor activities, golfing and skiing.