ANDREW RINGLING
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with experience as a First Officer at SkyWest Airlines, excelling in crew resource management and flight route development. Proven ability to ensure passenger safety and enhance training effectiveness as a Certified Flight Instructor. Strong teamwork skills complemented by a commitment to operational excellence and meticulous weather analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Officer
SkyWest Airlines
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
- Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
- Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
- Navigated flights according to routes.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Kept passengers and crew members safe by applying advanced skills and in-depth operational knowledge.
- Assessed and coordinated crew handling of passengers with special needs.
Certified Flight Instructor
South Dakota State University
10.2020 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Education
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12-2021
Skills
- Crew resource management
- Weather analysis
- Flight route development
- Passenger safety
- Licensed pilot
- Teamwork skills
- Fuel management
Flight Hours
- Total Flight Hours: 2303
- Pilot in Command (PIC) Hours: 947
- Co-Pilot (SIC) Hours: 1270
- Flight Hours (Multi-engine): 1,377
- Flight Hours (Night): 290
- Flight Hours (Instrument): 130
Certification
- FAA Certified Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – 05/2023
- FAA Certified Commercial Pilot – 02/2020
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – 08/21
- Multi-Engine Rating, Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine and Instrument Instructor and Tailwheel typed
Timeline
First Officer
SkyWest Airlines
12.2021 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
South Dakota State University
10.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Education
South Dakota State University
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