Caleb Cope
Vero Beach,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII)
Self Employed
Vero Beach, FL
10.2026 - Current
- Designed and executed tailored flight and ground training curricula for Private Pilot (PPL), Commercial Pilot (CPL), and Instrument Rating (IR) candidates.
- Conducts recurrency training, including Flight Reviews under 14 CFR § 61.56 and Instrument Proficiency Checks under 14 CFR § 61.57, ensuring pilot compliance and proficiency.
- Maintained rigorous safety and risk-management standards, educating clients on pre-flight planning, weather mitigation, Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM), and Crew Resource Management (CRM).
Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/UK CAA FCL)
Skyborne Airline Academy
Vero Beach, FL
10.2025 - 10.2026
- International Training Deliverables: Conducted flight and ground instruction for international candidates targeting UK CAA Part-FCL Private (PPL) and Commercial (CPL) Pilot Licenses, achieving a high checkride pass rate.
- Instrument Instruction: Leveraged dual FAA CFII and UK CAA FCL.900(c)(2) validations to conduct advanced instrument flight and ground training for UK students, ensuring strict compliance with UK Part-FCL learning objectives and airspace procedures.
- Legacy Airline Pipeline Success: Successfully prepared two candidates for immediate career placement with British Airways.
- Complex Aircraft Specialization: Authorized and provided advanced flight training in complex aircraft, bridging the gap between FAA and UK CAA training requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance Management: Maintained strict adherence to UK CAA Part-FCL syllabi, lesson plans, and record-keeping mandates at a UK-approved Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
- Night and Rating Privileges: Exercised specialized FCL.905.FI privileges to train students through advanced night operations and single-pilot class rating curriculums.
Real Estate Agent
Stellar Real Estate Agency LLC
Ocala, FL
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Showcased properties to prospective buyers and skillfully negotiated favorable terms on behalf of clients.
- Coordinated all stages of the transaction process—from initial client engagement to contract negotiation and successful closing.
- Earned client trust by staying accessible, communicating clearly, and guiding them confidently through every step of the buying or selling process.
Education
Aviation
Skyborne Airline Academy
Vero Beach07-2025
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL09-2023
Skills
- Commercial Pilot: Airplane Single & Multiengine Land; Instrument Airplane
- Certified Flight Instructor: Single Engine; Instrument Airplane
- UK CAA Part-FCL900(c)(2) Flight Instructor Certificate
- Endorsed in Complex Aircraft
- Upset Awareness Course
- Current FAA First Class Medical
- Current USA Passport
- Real Estate Sales Associate
Objective
Corporate Pilot
Flight Time
Total Hours - 821.7
Pilot-in-Command - 714.9 Night - 69.9
Instructor - 497.9 Instrument - 109.4
Multi-Engine - 30.4 Cross Country - 177.9
Single-Engine - 791.3 Sim Time - 43.8
Turbine - 0 Jet - 0
SIC - 0
Aircraft Experience
- Avionics - Garmin G3X Touch, Aspen 1000 Pro MAX, Garmin G500, Garmin GTN 650, Garmin GNX 375, Garmin G5, Garmin 530.
- Experience in Piper PA-28-161, PA-28-R-201, PA-28-181, PA-44-180
Summary
Results-driven and highly adaptable Commercial Pilot and CFI/CFII with 750+ hours of flight time and extensive experience in both structured airline academy environments and independent flight operations. Experience in advanced instrument instruction, complex aircraft transitions, and facilitating client aircraft logistics under FAA Part 91. Uniquely qualified with international training experience, including conducting instruction for UK-based cadets under specialized UK CAA FCL.900 validation. Strong command of Crew Resource Management (CRM), aeronautical decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII)
Self Employed
10.2026 - Current
Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/UK CAA FCL)
Skyborne Airline Academy
10.2025 - 10.2026
Real Estate Agent
Stellar Real Estate Agency LLC
01.2024 - 04.2024
Aviation
Skyborne Airline Academy
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Indian River State College