Why choose DuBois Aviation?
Meet Bryce Monteleone: from DuBois student to school owner
My name is Bryce Monteleone, and my aviation journey started right here at DuBois Aviation in 2014. In 2021, I became the owner of the school where I learned to fly. That experience gives me a personal connection to what students need: clear guidance, encouraging instructors and a school that takes their goals seriously.
Today, I am an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)-rated corporate pilot flying a Gulfstream G-IV. I bring that professional flying perspective to my commitment to DuBois: thoughtful preparation, disciplined decision-making and a training environment where safety comes before rushing to the next milestone.
My goal is to preserve the welcoming school Lou built while strengthening the way we teach, check readiness and communicate progress. Whether you want to fly for enjoyment or work toward a professional flying career, you should know what you are learning, what needs more practice and what comes next.
What sets us apart
Personal instruction. Clear progress. Safety at every milestone.
Choosing a flight school is about more than finding an airplane. At DuBois Aviation, we combine one-on-one instruction at Chino Airport with structured readiness checks and a shared picture of each student's flight and ground training. You can ask questions, understand your next steps and progress at a pace that supports safe, confident flying.
A commitment to safe decisions
We emphasize preparation, checklists, aircraft limitations, weather decisions and honest conversations about readiness. Learning when not to fly is part of becoming a capable pilot—not an obstacle to finishing training.
Stage-check flights before solo
Before a student is cleared for solo, our stage-check flights provide a structured opportunity to review flying skills, procedures and decision-making, and identify anything that needs more work. Completing a stage check does not replace the required instructor training and endorsements.
A checkride-readiness checkout
Our checkride checkout reviews flight and ground preparation before the FAA practical test. The goal is to identify gaps while there is still time to practice—not send a student forward simply because they have reached a certain number of hours. This school readiness review is separate from the examiner's checkride and is not a promise of passing.
Our own training application
Everyone can understand the student's progress
We developed Pilot Training Tracker to connect the people involved in flight training. It brings flight and ground training progress, instructor feedback and the next steps together instead of leaving them scattered across conversations and paperwork.
- Students can see completed tasks, skills that need practice and the next stage of training.
- Instructors can record training, review progress and give focused feedback for flight and ground lessons.
- Parents and sponsors can follow the student's progress when invited and authorized by the school through the appropriate access or progress reports.
- School administrators can review training records and help keep students and instructors working from the same information.
Software supports communication and organization. It does not replace instructor judgment, FAA requirements or the readiness decisions needed before solo and a checkride. Access is role-based; training records are not public.
Come meet the team and see the school
Call (909) 597-6292 to arrange a tour, ask about training or schedule a discovery flight. We will help you choose a practical first step for your goals.
The Founder (Lou)'s Story
My late Grandfather and father were/are both pilots. My aviation interests did not peak until my later years. However, I do remember arguing with my father at the age of ten, who was going to fly…him or I.
My professional experience ended up landing in the U.S. Semiconducor Industry for about 17 years until the Chinese got smart around 2001. A few years previous to that I started flight training. I then decided to leave manufacturing and pursue a service job, become a pilot…
Not Easy….But It Can Be Done.
Starting a new career at any age is not easy, but it can be done. I went into this adventure with NO interest in the airlines. There are hundred’s of non-airline carrier’s out there…It takes hard work and a bit of luck…I got lucky.
I met the right people, the right instructor, the right flight school and took off from there. I received my instrument rating late in 2001, my commercial and CFI in 2002 and then started instructing full time at a flight school. I received my MEL commercial early in 2003, CFII in early 2004, and MEI in 2008. I started flying corporate in 2005, and still do…
I have since been flight instructing for ten years and referred over 100 students to examiners. I have logged over 6,000hrs. total time including 3,600hrs. dual with students, in over 50 types of aircraft.
Our goal at Du Bois Aviation is to teach you to fly SAFE and SMART….You will become intimate with the aircraft, know it’s good and bad habits, fly and fly, study and study more… then when you and I know your ready, you will solo the aircraft (by yourself).
You will then learn to navigate and fly all over Southern California. Then, once you have met the practical test standards, a checkride will be scheduled for your Private Pilot certificate or Instrument rating.
The New Dubois Aviation Logo
The aircraft in the Logo is loosely based on a Piper Apache. This is our multi engine aircraft available for traning and renters who have trained with us.
Why Students Choose Dubois Aviation
A local flight school built around one-on-one instruction
Dubois Aviation serves students who want clear guidance, consistent scheduling, and a training environment that feels approachable from the first discovery flight through advanced ratings. Located at Chino Airport, the school supports airplane and helicopter training with a focus on practical progress, safety, and long-term pilot development.
What makes the training experience different
Students often need more than aircraft availability. They need instructors who can explain concepts clearly, a team that helps them stay on track, and a training plan that fits real-life schedules. Dubois Aviation is built around that kind of support, whether a student is starting private pilot training, adding an instrument rating, or working toward commercial or instructor goals.
Training rooted in Chino Airport experience
Operating from Chino Airport gives students access to a productive Southern California training environment with real-world airspace, varied cross-country options, and a location that works well for pilots coming from Chino, Ontario, Pomona, Eastvale, Corona, and nearby areas.