ABOUT FLUX MECHANICS

Flux Mechanics develops mission-focused training solutions for aviation and defense. We combine decades of civilian and military aviation experience with immersive simulation and instructional systems development to improve readiness and performance. Working with experienced aviation professionals and United States Air Force instructor pilots, we develop training solutions aligned with real-world mission requirements. From concept to delivery, we build scalable training solutions that strengthen proficiency and deliver measurable results.

OUR TEAM

TRAVIS “FLUX” STILLWELL

Founder | Lead Training Systems Developer

Travis "FLUX" Stillwell is the Founder of Flux Mechanics and served as the 12th Operations Group Innovation Design Team Lead. He specializes in developing mission-focused training solutions for aviation and defense. Working within Air Education and Training Command (AETC), he led the development of virtual reality, 360-degree video, and simulation technologies for next-generation pilot training.

His work has supported Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Pilot Instructor Training (PIT), Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF), and other advanced pilot training programs. By integrating operational aviation experience with instructional systems development, Travis has helped deliver scalable training solutions that improve readiness while reducing aircraft utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.

In addition to supporting U.S. Air Force pilot training, Travis has developed immersive training content for general aviation and commercial organizations. His expertise combines operational aviation knowledge, immersive simulation, and modern instructional systems development to deliver mission-focused training solutions that prepare pilots for real-world operations.

JULIO COLLAZOS

Senior Training Advisor
Retired U.S. Air Force Pilot

Julio Collazos is the Senior Training Advisor for Flux Mechanics and a retired U.S. Air Force pilot with more than 20 years of operational and instructional aviation experience. Throughout his career, he flew KC-135 missions in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan before serving as a T-1A Jayhawk Instructor Pilot. As the operational pilot assigned to the 12th Operations Group Innovation Design Team, Julio worked alongside Travis Stillwell to develop and evaluate immersive training technologies supporting Air Education and Training Command (AETC) pilot training initiatives.

Following his retirement from the U.S. Air Force, Julio continued supporting undergraduate pilot training as a T-6A Texan II simulator instructor. His operational flying experience, instructor pilot background, and advanced simulation expertise provide valuable insight into developing realistic, mission-focused training solutions for aviation and defense.

Will Ray Wideman

Retired U.S. Air Force Aircraft Maintainer
Immersive Training Developer

Will Ray Wideman is an Immersive Training Developer for Flux Mechanics and a retired U.S. Air Force Aircraft Maintainer. Throughout his military career, he developed extensive experience maintaining F-15C, F-15D, F-15E, KC-135, and KC-10 aircraft while supporting operations both in the United States and overseas. His background provides a deep understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance operations, and mission readiness.

Following his military service, Will applied his technical expertise to the development of immersive training technologies, virtual reality, and 360-degree media. His experience combines operational aviation knowledge with advanced visualization technologies to create realistic training environments that improve learning and operational effectiveness.