Benjamin Grace
Ocala
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented commercial pilot and flight instructor with experience in both fixed-wing and rotor wing aircraft. Skilled in managing teams, promoting safety, optimizing workflow efficiency, and delivering professional training. Committed to high standards of safety, leadership, and continuous growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Instructor
Tomlinson Aviation
Ormond Beach
06.2025 - Current
- Tracked trends in aviation industry changes such as airspace updates or fuel prices.
- Monitored weather conditions before each flight lesson and adjusted accordingly when necessary.
- Taught ground school classes in aviation regulations, navigation, and aerodynamics.
Marketing and Team Member
Powerlifting Team
Ocala
01.2024 - 01.2025
Tire Service Tech, Crew Chief, Service Coordinator, Sales/Management
Discount Tire
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed tire operations, boosting service speed and satisfaction.
- Was a high contributor to the sales three consecutive record-breaking years.
Customer Service Associate
Ace Hardware
01.2020 - 12.2020
Mechanic Apprentice
Jorge's Hwy 41 Auto Repair
01.2018 - 01.2020
Education
Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, CFI , CFI-I (in Training) - asel
University Air Center Flight School
FL07.2025
Private Pilot Certificate - asel
Ocala Aviation Services
Ocala, FL08-2021
High School Graduate -
Florida Virtual School / Marion Military Academy
Ocala, FLSkills
- Management
- Team leadership
- Training
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Safety of myself and others
- Customer satisfaction
Certification
- FAA Commercial Pilot - Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) - ASEL (actively working on CFI-I written 94%)
- Endorsements: Complex and High Performance Aircraft
Flight Experience
350 hours total time
299 hours pic time
17.4 hours Rotorwing
153 hours cross country
59.5 hours solo cross country
52 hours night
86.5 instrument hours,
Airplanes flown -C152, C172 (K, N, L, M, SP), C210L, J3 Cub, C182M, C208B,
Helicopters flown - Schweizer269c-1, R44, Bell 206
Timeline
Flight Instructor
Tomlinson Aviation
06.2025 - Current
Marketing and Team Member
Powerlifting Team
01.2024 - 01.2025
Tire Service Tech, Crew Chief, Service Coordinator, Sales/Management
Discount Tire
01.2020 - 01.2024
Customer Service Associate
Ace Hardware
01.2020 - 12.2020
Mechanic Apprentice
Jorge's Hwy 41 Auto Repair
01.2018 - 01.2020
Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, CFI , CFI-I (in Training) - asel
University Air Center Flight School
Private Pilot Certificate - asel
Ocala Aviation Services
High School Graduate -
Florida Virtual School / Marion Military Academy