Tobias served 8 years of active-duty service in the United States Air Force as an aircraft maintenance technician where he acquired an associate’s degree in Aerospace Structural Technology and his bachelor’s in Aeronautical Science with a minor in aircraft maintenance management. He separated from military service in the beginning of 2023 to further his career in aviation and acquired his pilot/instructor certificates at the end of 2023 and has his Commercial ASEL/AMEL, IR, CFI, MEI, and CFII. In his free time, Tobias enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and dogs as well as training for and competing in triathlons.