Professional Flight Training School

Collegiate Aviation Program

Professional Flight Training

Professional Flight Training School

Meet the Team

Justin Pitcock

President and Chief Flight Instructor

Justin Pitcock joined HCH Aviation in the summer of 2024. He is a former active-duty U.S. Marine Corps aviator with over 15 years of experience flying the MV-22 Osprey and multiple other platforms in combat deployments, Presidential flight operations, civilian flying, and training operations.

A Texas A&M finance graduate, University of Texas MBA, and native of Graham, TX, he combines leadership, aviation expertise, and business acumen to grow aviation education across Texas. He remains active in the Marine Corps Reserves and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of aviators

Kristen Conklin

Co-founder and CEO

Kristen's high standards for excellence show through in each of her successful ventures from aviation to the real estate industry.

Kristen's focus on the details ensures our customers have a first-class experience at each contact with HCH Aviation. Through her leadership, HCH Aviation will continue to evolve so that we achieve "Best in Class" status known for training top-notch aviators ready for the most challenging aviation careers.

Kristen's high standards for excellence show through in each of her successful ventures from aviation to the real estate industry.

Kristen's focus on the details ensures our customers have a first-class experience at each contact with HCH Aviation. Through her leadership, HCH Aviation will continue to evolve so that we achieve "Best in Class" status known for training top-notch aviators ready for the most challenging aviation careers.

Jon Hughes

Co-founder and Aviation Safety Director

With a career spanning over four decades, HCH founder and Aviation Safety Director Jon Hughes offers students insight into corporate, 135 charter and 121 carrier operations.

Currently flying the Boeing 767 for United Airlines, his credentials include ATP, certified flight instructor instrument and multiengine, with type ratings in Embraer 175/190, Airbus A320/321 and Boeing 757/767

With a career spanning over four decades, HCH co-founder and Aviation Safety Director, Jon Hughes, offers students insight into corporate, 135 charter and 121 carrier operations.

Currently flying the Boeing 767 for United Airlines, his credentials include ATP, certified flight instructor instrument and multiengine, with type ratings in Embraer 175/190, Airbus A320/321 and Boeing 757/767

Drew Surette

Director of Maintenance

Drew Surrette serves as the Director of Maintenance at HCH Aviation in Nacogdoches, TX. With extensive experience in large and smaller GA aircraft maintenance and inspection, Drew ensures the safety, reliability, and airworthiness of the company’s fleet. He leads a team of skilled A&P technicians and implements rigorous maintenance standards to support training operations.

Drew’s commitment to excellence underpins HCH’s reputation for top-tier aviation safety and service.