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Benjamin Wickey

Etna Green,IN

Summary

Seasoned Flight Instructor and business leader, adept in safety management and instructional material development, with a proven track record at New Horizons Aviation. Excelled in mentoring, enhancing team productivity, and implementing emergency procedures training. Demonstrates unparalleled commitment to educational excellence and operational safety.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Instructor

New Horizons Aviation
Goshen, IN
08.2024 - Current
  • De-briefed students after flights to work through issues, answer questions and use teachable moments to correct serious problems.
  • Selected curriculum and instructional aids to increase students' understanding of core concepts.
  • Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
  • Taught students about aircraft systems, procedures, and other flight-related subjects from ground-based positions.
  • Helped students make optimal choices on courses to complete degrees and prepare for careers.
  • Maintained required licensing and qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensured aircraft maintenance is up-to-date prior to each flight session.
  • Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.

Owner/ceo

Will Build Construction LLC
Etna Green , IN
02.2017 - 08.2024
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Built large steel frame buildings, Dollar General stores, factory buildings, farm sheds, etc.
  • Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.

Education

GED -

Ivy Tech Community
Warsaw, IN
04-2023

Reading , Writing , Arithmetic , English , German,

Amish School
Nappanee, IN
04-2010

Skills

  • Safety management
  • Record keeping
  • Cross-country flight instruction
  • Instructional material development
  • Air traffic control communication
  • Aircraft systems
  • Flight rules and regulations
  • Instrument flight rules
  • Stall and spin recovery techniques
  • Emergency procedures training

Affiliations

  • Snowboarding
  • Water sports
  • Hunting
  • spending time with my wife and 2 sons

Languages

English
Professional
German
Limited

Certification

  • Commercial ,single and multi engine land ,instrument (5/11/2024)
  • Advanced Ground Instructor (6/27/2023)
  • CFII (11/9/2023)

Timeline

Flight Instructor

New Horizons Aviation
08.2024 - Current

Owner/ceo

Will Build Construction LLC
02.2017 - 08.2024

GED -

Ivy Tech Community

Reading , Writing , Arithmetic , English , German,

Amish School

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