Chester Striplin
Hernando,MS
Summary
Seasoned Flight Instructor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in aviation safety, flight simulation training, and aircraft operation under various weather conditions. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, ensuring students achieve and surpass learning objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Instructor
Collierville High School
Collierville, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Teaching the private pilot ground, providing simulator instruction, preparing students for FAA knowledge test, and giving instructions on IACRA and FAA medexpress
Certified Flight Instructor and Check Airman
Air Venture
Olive Branch, MS
10.2021 - Current
- Providing flight instructions for private, instrument, and commercial students, as check airman evaluating students' training to check for preparedness for next phase or check ride
Assistant Chief of Campus Police and Safety
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided a safe and secure campus environment for staff, students, and visitors, and administrative functions
Police Lieutenant
City of Memphis
Memphis, TN
02.1999 - 07.2019
- Supervised a precinct of 300 officers and investigative sergeants and administrative functions
Education
Masters of Commercial Aviation -
Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN05.2012
Skills
- Flight instruction
- Safety management
- Curriculum development
- Team leadership
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Student evaluation
- FAA regulations
- Air traffic control communication
- Aircraft systems
- Customer service
- Instrument flight rules
- Cross-country flight instruction
- Complex aircraft operation
- Multi-engine aircraft instruction
- Weather analysis expertise
- Stall and spin recovery techniques
- Pilot mentoring abilities
- Flight simulation training
- Flight maneuver demonstration
- Learning Environment Creation
- Student progress assessment
- Professional ethics
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Technology integration
- Computer proficiency
- Test administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Develop courses
- Team building
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Commercial Certified Airplane Multi-engine Land Instructor November 2024
- Commercial Airplane Multi-engine Land February 2024
- Commercial Certified Flight Instructor Instrument February 2023
- Commercial Certified Flight Instructor September 2021
- Commercial Airplane Single Engine June 2021
- Instrument Rating August 2020
- Private Pilot License January 1991
- First Class Medical March 7, 2024
- US Passport February 8, 2029
- FCC Radio Operators Permit March 24, 2022
Affiliations
- Collierville High School Aviation Club Coordinator and Facilitator August 2023-present
- Family Readiness Group for the Mississippi National Guard President June 2018-June 2019
Awards
Supervisor of the year for community service 2017, Numerous military awards 1983-2014
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
- Total Time: 1704
- PIC: 1611
- Multi-Engine: 35
- Actual Instrument: 21
- Sim Instrument: 109
- Cross Country: 322
- Night: 135
- Flight hours updated 07/30/2025
Timeline
Aviation Instructor
Collierville High School
08.2023 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor and Check Airman
Air Venture
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Chief of Campus Police and Safety
Christian Brothers University
11.2019 - 05.2021
Police Lieutenant
City of Memphis
02.1999 - 07.2019
Masters of Commercial Aviation -
Delta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Christian Brothers University
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