Brad Hessel
Newberg,USA
Summary
Safety-focused pilot with a proven work ethic, and commitment to continuous professional development. Detail-oriented and ethically driven, with strong verbal and written communication skills gained through diverse work experience and customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Survey Pilot
GeoTerra
Aurora, Oregon
01.2024 - Current
- Managed aircraft and camera systems in congested and sparsely populated airspace, ensuring safe flight operations through constant communication with air traffic controllers.
- Executed aerial surveys with fixed-wing aircraft, contributing to accurate and reliable data collection.
- Coordinated with ground teams to confirm survey locations and assess conditions, ensuring successful execution of aerial surveys.
Flight Instructor
Sundance Aviation
Richland, Washington
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Instructed students in flight maneuvers and safety protocols to ensure preparedness for real-world flying conditions.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with other instructors to improved training enhancing overall student learning experience.
- Worked in the office and managed phones, scheduling, and walk-ins when not working with students.
- Operated 100 LL and Jet trucks to fuel various aircraft around the field.
Fishing Lodge Employee
Shelter Cove Lodge
Craig, Alaska
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted guests safely off the boat and noted specific requests for fish processing to ensure satisfaction.
- Explained product handling process to guests, offering them the option to observe each step.
- Kept equipment in working order to assure a smooth and quick process to get the fish packaged and in the freezer as soon as possible.
- Inspected fish to identify unsafe items and the best processing methods.
Education
Aviation -
ATP Flight School
Tucson, AZ11-2021
Forestry -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Aircraft operations
- Flight safety protocols
- Airspace management
- Crew collaboration
- Effective communication
- Customer service
Certification
- IFR
- CSEL
- CMEL
- CFI/CFII
- High Performance
- Complex
Flight Hours
Total Time - 1545
PIC - 1404
Multi - 44
Instrument - 78
X/C and ATP X/C - 520
Night - 24
Complex - 471
High Performance - 471
Timeline
Survey Pilot
GeoTerra
01.2024 - Current
Flight Instructor
Sundance Aviation
02.2022 - 01.2024
Fishing Lodge Employee
Shelter Cove Lodge
06.2019 - 09.2019
Aviation -
ATP Flight School
Forestry -
Oregon State University