Blake Munson
Lorimor
Summary
Dedicated Certified Flight Instructor with expertise in providing comprehensive ground and flight training. Strong commitment to mentoring junior instructors and ensuring adherence to flight safety protocols, resulting in improved student performance and training outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
Future Flyers of Iowa
08.2023 - Current
- Provide ground and flight instruction to students working towards their private pilots certificate
- Instructed students in flight maneuvers and safety protocols.
- Evaluated student performance through simulated and actual flight exercises.
- Facilitated flight reviews to ensure students met certification standards.
- Educated students through simulations and classroom-style instruction before adding in flight time.
- Mentored junior instructors on effective teaching techniques and curriculum enhancements.
- Discovery flights to interested students
- Recorded training activities and ensured compliance with FAR Part 61 and 141 regulations.
- Offered flexible work schedule to meet needs of students.
- Supported aircraft maintenance tasks under the guidance of certified mechanics.
Advanced Ground Instructor
Future Flyers of Iowa
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student understanding of flight principles.
- Instructed students in ground school subjects and aviation regulations.
- Evaluated student performance through written tests and oral examinations.
- Mentored new instructors on teaching techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Monitored student progress in flight simulations to pinpoint improvement areas and tailor further instruction.
- Conducted flight review of ground portion for students to reinforce knowledge of aviation principles.
- Engaged parents and students to clarify training program details and enhance understanding.
Building Supervisor
Destiny Homes
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised construction of new homes, ensuring quality standards and timelines were met.
- Supervised daily building operations and maintenance activities for residential properties.
- Monitored facilities to proactively identify maintenance and repair needs, enhancing property condition.
- Coordinated schedules for contractors and maintenance staff to ensure timely project completion.
- Managed inventory of supplies and tools for construction and repair tasks, streamlining resource availability.
- Ensured safety standards were upheld in work environment for contractors.
Flooring Business Owner
B&M Flooring LLC
08.2013 - 02.2022
- Owned and operated the flooring business.
- Coordinated job schedules and installation teams to ensure timely project completion.
- Coordinated schedules for installation teams and maintained project timelines.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of flooring materials.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to effectively promote products and services.
- Trained new employees on installation techniques and customer service skills.
- Mitigated business risks by collaborating with staff and evaluating performance.
- Maintained book for tax purposes and payroll.
Education
Certified Flight Instructor Certificate -
Future Flyers of Iowa
08-2023
Advanced Ground Certificate -
Future Flyers of Iowa
06-2023
Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine -
University of North Dakota
01-2006
Flight training -
Storm Flying Service
10-2001
Skills
- Flight instruction
- Ground school instruction
- Flight planning
- Aviation regulations
- Aviation safety awareness
- Risk management
- Pilot decision making
- Time management
- Professional demeanor
- Relationship building
Flight Time
TOTAL 855.2
- PIC 718.4
- MULTI 60.4
- DUAL RECIEVED 269.6
- DUAL GIVEN 488.4
- SOLO 545
- CROSS COUNTRY 193.6
- NIGHT 73.6
- NIGHT TOLs 156
- AATD & BATD 62.5
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
Future Flyers of Iowa
08.2023 - Current
Advanced Ground Instructor
Future Flyers of Iowa
07.2023 - 08.2023
Building Supervisor
Destiny Homes
02.2022 - 01.2023
Flooring Business Owner
B&M Flooring LLC
08.2013 - 02.2022
Certified Flight Instructor Certificate -
Future Flyers of Iowa
Advanced Ground Certificate -
Future Flyers of Iowa
Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine -
University of North Dakota
Flight training -
Storm Flying Service