Matthew Soja was born and raised in western Massachusetts where he grew up hunting, skiing and playing baseball. His passion for aviation comes from his grandfather who loved anything and everything in the sky. After high school, Matt decided to move to Florida to pursue a career in aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science and a minor in Applied Meteorology. After graduation, Matt sought to further his education and career in aviation by completing his CFI/II with Epic Flight Academy. Matt is excited to share his passion by helping the next generation of aviators achieve their goals.