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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, AZ
11-2021

Forestry -

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Skills

  • 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
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