Abriana Coward
Summary
Responsible flight instructor offering in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals and ground and flight emergency procedures. Excited and driven to teach students to fly in variety of settings by using textbook education, simulator and live flight training methods. Certified in Commerical ASEL/MEL, Instrument Rated, CFI/CFII/MEI.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
ATP Flight School
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
Operations Agent
Menzies Aviation
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Heavy dispatching/radio and ARINC communication with pilots, ramp, and delay coding for Frontier Airlines
- Responsible for overseeing and managing the operations during turn flights for domestic and international trips
- Calculating weight & balances, fuel loads, and collaborating with GOAA to assign gates for aircraft
- Oversaw fueling, cargo management and departure of aircraft at busy A320/A321 facility with 40+ daily departures and arrivals.
Line Service Technician
Million Air SFB/HPN
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Environment revolving around customer satisfaction and retention
- High level aircraft knowledge and service in General Aviation
- High stress, fast paced environment dealing with affluent clientele
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
Ramp Agent
AvPORTS
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for managing inbound and outbound ground services
- Enforced safety procedures to coordinate with managers and team
- Assists Ramp Manager in ensuring compliance with all FAA safety guidelines
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
- Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
White Plains High School
White Plains05.2017
Skills
Persistent to obtain desired results
Flexible and adaptable to change
Dedicated, committed, and compassionate
Professional and strong communication
Certification
EKG Certified Phlebotomy Certified Completed and Passed Class 2 FAA Medical Examination on May 6th, 2021
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
ATP Flight School
04.2023 - 07.2023
Operations Agent
Menzies Aviation
05.2021 - 04.2022
Line Service Technician
Million Air SFB/HPN
07.2019 - 03.2021
Ramp Agent
AvPORTS
04.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
White Plains High School