Braden S. Skow
Madison,SD
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Flight Instructor
Pilot
Madison, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted single-pilot and instructional VFR and IFR flights with emphasis on conservative aeronautical decision-making
- Evaluated weather, aircraft performance, and operational risk prior to each flight
- Maintained responsibility for aircraft operation, student safety, and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated clear cockpit communication and workload management in high-stress environments
Pilot
General Aviation Operations
South Dakota, USA
05.2024 - Current
- Planned and executed cross-country flights with fuel, weather, and risk considerations
- Operated in controlled and uncontrolled airspace using GPS and sectional navigation
- Demonstrated sound go / no-go decision-making and adherence to FARs
- Maintained aircraft readiness and situational awareness during single-pilot operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Dakota State University
Madison, SDSkills
- Single-pilot decision making
- Low-altitude situational awareness
- Weather evaluation and risk assessment
- Long-duration flight operations
- GPS navigation and sectional proficiency
- Fatigue awareness and workload management
- Analytical
- Deliberative
- Adaptive
Flight Time
Total Time: 440.9
• PIC: 387.2
• Cross-Country: 271.9
• Instrument: 94.4 (actual + simulated)
• Night: 63.1
• Multi-Engine: 10.9
Certificates And Ratings
- Commercial Pilot – Airplane Single-Engine Land
- Commercial Pilot – Airplane Multi-Engine Land
- Instrument Airplane
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII)
- FAA First Class Medical
Aircraft Flown
- Cessna 150 / 172
- Piper PA-28-140/181
- Piper PA-23
- Beechcraft Bonanza C35
Timeline
Independent Flight Instructor
Pilot
09.2025 - Current
Pilot
General Aviation Operations
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Dakota State University