John Shahriar Azma

John S. Azma, age 61, passed away in Daytona Beach, Florida on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018. John was a devoted husband, father, and brother. Professionally, John was an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and the founder of Azma FLT Inc., an Orlando-based flight school providing training in jet aircraft around the world. As an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner for over twenty years, John was known and respected throughout the aviation community. John was a highly decorated pilot; his experience included flying the F-4 Phantom. John conducted thousands of FAA Practical Tests for many flight schools in the central Florida area, and was known for his calm, professional demeanor. John was one of the most accomplished Pilot Examiners in the country, qualified to conduct FAA Practical Tests in over forty different jet aircraft. As the founder of Azma FLT Inc., John had a strong desire to share his wealth of knowledge and experience with his clients both during and after their training. John was an invaluable resource and made it a point to offer his assistance to anyone, at any time. He was just a phone call away, day or night. John frequently made use of both humorous and serious sayings. One serious saying he often used was, "We don't take shortcuts". It was John's policy in his personal, as well as his professional life, to do what was best for others and never cut corners. He would spare no effort or expense to live up to that standard. John's legacy continues through his wife, Isabelle, and his sons. A memorial service is scheduled for noon, Saturday, April 21st at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 526 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. A Celebration of Life is scheduled from 1:30pm to 5:00pm, Saturday, April 21st at Sheltair Hangar 15, 2948 East Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32803.