Jesse Matteson

Jesse Matteson is a highly experienced aviation professional with a diverse background in both instruction and operational roles involving the KC-130J aircraft. Currently serving as a Flight Simulator Instructor at Fidelity Technologies Corporation since March 2023, Jesse provides specialized education on aircraft systems and crew resource management. Previously, a Functional Check Flight Pilot in the United States Marine Corps from June 2013 to May 2023, responsibilities included evaluating aircraft systems post-maintenance. Additional roles in the Marine Corps included Pilot Evaluator/Instructor and KC-130J Pilot, emphasizing leadership and safety in complex flight operations. Jesse’s military service began as an enlisted Marine, where significant experience was gained as an Aviation Maintenance Supervisor and Instructor. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from Penn State University, earned between 2011 and 2013.