Blake Bennett
Cedar City,Utah
Summary
Highly motivated Helicopter Pilot with over 1450 total helicopter hours averaging 830 hours in 2023. Proficient in flying the Bell 407,206L4,505 and R44. Current Advanced Mountain Training Instructor, and External Load (Longline) Instructor. Hardworking and dependable with experience in adverse weather conditions, high altitude and DAs, fuel, loads and off airport landings to ensure operational efficiency. Accustomed to working under pressure, organized, proactive and team-oriented. Consistently adaptable and dedicated to becoming an asset to your team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Helicopter Check Instructor Pilot
Southern Utah University Aviation
Cedar City, UT
05.2022 - Current
- Ensured timely arrival at designated landing sites while adhering to FAA regulations, SOP, Syllabus and PTS.
- Administered Stage Checks for Private, Instrument, Commercial and CFII pilots through oral tests, and practical demonstrations of skills.
- Instructed new pilots on the principles of helicopter flying operations.
- Served as Advanced Mountain Training Instructor in the Bell 407 in high altitude, wind, DAs and off airport landings.
- Served as External Load Longline Instructor in Bell 206L4 & 505 with 50-100ft line and loads weighing from 20-700lbs as well as water buckets.
- Executed short and long range flights over mountainous terrain in all weather conditions.
- Supervised 5 Line Pilots with organized tasks to effciently meeting strict timelines and accomplishing desired goals.
- Adhered to appropriate safety guidelines and procedures during takeoff and landing as well as covering and tying down aircraft.
- Planned routes based on factors such as altitude restrictions, fuel requirements.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Adhered to federal regulations regarding maximum flying hours per day, week, month as well as safety protocols.
- Served as an instructor pilot providing guidance to less experienced crew members on proper flying techniques.
Certified Flight Instructor
Southern Utah University Aviation
Cedar City, UT
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared course objectives to follow school's curriculum standards established by school and state.
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Crafted lesson plans to meet diverse learning modalities and ensure inclusive learning environment.
- Taught proper techniques of flying maneuvers to students during flights.
- Provided flight instruction to Private, Instrument, Commerical and CFI/CFII students in accordance with FAA regulations and guidelines.
- Offered flexible work schedule to meet needs of students.
- Executed high-level training instruction involving high wind, DA, advanced autorotation, and emergency procedures.
- Taught students about aircraft systems, procedures, and other flight-related subjects from ground-based positions.
- Maintained records of all training activities including maintenance logs, pilot log books, and other documents as required by FAR Part 61 and 91 regulations.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Dover, DE
11.2015 - 11.2020
- Provided guidance to less experienced technicians regarding diagnosis and repair techniques for complex AGE issues.
- Repaired electrical system components including generators, starters, alternators, batteries.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of computers to access technical manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams to effectively diagnose problems quickly and accurately.
- Operated and maintained aircraft towing tractors, cargo loaders, air start units, ground power units and other related support equipment.
- Inspected and repaired aviation ground support equipment, power plants, mechanical and hydraulic systems, fuel and ignition systems and rotor assemblies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering Technologies
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT05-2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Robinson Helicopters
Robinson Safety Course
Torrance, CASkills
- Operational Planning
- Navigation
- ADM
- Crew Resource Management
- Flight Safety
- Team Management
- Emergency Procedures
- Instrumentation Reading
- Route Planning
- Risk Management
- Crew Leadership
- Pre-Flight Checks
- Load Calculations
Certification
- CFI/CFII
- Commercial Helicopter with Instrument
- IGI
- 1st Class Medical
- Small UAS
Flight Time
- Total Time - 1444.6
- PIC- 1352.6
- Simulated Instrument-70.5
- Cross Country- 646.2
- Night- 120.2
- External Load- 98.8
- R44 Time- 893.3
- Turbine- 551.2 (407-142.1) (206L4-326.5) (505-82.6)
References
- Dylan Mcglasson, Westwind Pilot 405-763-8688 dylanmcglasson94@gmail.com
- Ryan Helton, Oak Ridge National Laboratory 423-259-0980, Rhelton36@hotmail.com
- Eddie Overholt, Entrepreneur 423-489-5389, eddie.overholt@yahoo.com
Timeline
Helicopter Check Instructor Pilot
Southern Utah University Aviation
05.2022 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Southern Utah University Aviation
05.2022 - 02.2023
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
11.2015 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering Technologies
Southern Utah University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Walters State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Robinson Helicopters
Robinson Safety Course
- CFI/CFII
- Commercial Helicopter with Instrument
- IGI
- 1st Class Medical
- Small UAS
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