Benjamin Smith
Longview
Summary
Focused professional with experience in holistic learning, instructional programming, and lifelong learning. Frequently praised as efficient by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. Quality-oriented professional with proven knowledge of education administration, grant administration, and field instruction. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the First Officer role on your team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Pilot
JetPros
07.2024 - Current
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitored student progress towards completion of pilot certificates or ratings by accurately tracking hours flown and tasks completed.
- Maintained current knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations related to pilot certification requirements.
- Instructed students on instrument flying techniques using both simulated cockpit instruments as well as actual cockpits equipped with GPS navigation systems.
- Demonstrated safe aircraft operation practices while providing hands-on flight instruction in various types of aircrafts.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Leading Edge Aviation Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained student pilots on single engine airplanes according to established syllabus objectives.
- Administered oral, written, and performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - AVIATION FLIGHT CANDIDATE
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tulsa, OK04.2025
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - AVIATION FLIGHT
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tulsa, OK03.2023
Skills
- Active Listening
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Air Transportation
- Flight Planning
- Interactive Learning
Certification
- Commercial Single Engine Airplane
- Certified Flight Instructor Airplane
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Multi Engine Airplane
- Certified Flight Instrument Instructor Airplane
HOUR REPORT
- Total Time 2232.3 Hours
- Night 90.3 Hours
- PIC 1966.6 Hours
- Cross Country 1007.8 Hours
- Dual Given 861.5 Hours
- Turbine 341.9 Hours
Timeline
Professional Pilot
JetPros
07.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
09.2023 - 07.2024
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Leading Edge Aviation Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - AVIATION FLIGHT
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - AVIATION FLIGHT CANDIDATE
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
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