Chris Hatfield
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven history of delivering high-quality work. Recognized for strong communication and teamwork skills, consistently achieving organizational objectives and providing exceptional service. Committed to ongoing learning and professional growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Instructor
Hamilton County Schools
Chattanooga, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Established aviation program at Harrison Bay Future Ready Center as lead educator.
- Delivered aviation STEM lessons through AOPA curriculum to freshmen and seniors, fostering engagement in aviation.
- Implemented flight lessons with Redbird TD flight simulators.
- Coordinated field trips for career exploration and orientation flights, enhancing student interest in aviation careers.
- Led aviation advisory board by bringing partners from the Chattanooga area aviation industry.
8th Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher
Sumner County Schools
Gallatin, USA
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Analyzed student data to identify and support learners in small group instruction.
- Enhanced curriculum delivery and planning to meet diverse student needs.
- Along with science colleagues, had the highest state test scores in the county and were in the top three regularly in social studies scores.
- Achieved level 5 teacher rating for three consecutive years on a 1-5 scale.
Capstone Course
Liberty University
Lynchburg, USA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Designing an aviation curriculum for middle school students in STEM classes to engage interest in pursuing future aviation career opportunities.
- Applied prior education and aviation experience to design engaging and relevant curriculum.
- Developed curriculum design skills by creating hands-on learning experiences for students.
Operations agent
Southwest Airlines
Nashville, USA
08.1997 - 08.2012
- Finalized weight and balance details of aircraft, coordinating with workgroups to ensure timely flight departures.
- Played a quarterback role in preparing a flight for departure while providing Southwest Hospitality to both Internal and External Customers.
- Communicated with team members to maintain smooth operations and enhance overall coordination.
- Ensured an efficient and hospitable boarding experience for customers.
Education
Master’s Degree - Aviation Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Geosciences
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2015
Skills
- Aviation curriculum development
- Flight coordination
- Ground school teaching
- Federal aviation regulations familiarity
- Coordinating flight operations
- Student motivation techniques
- Company guidelines
- Teaching strategies
- Communication skills
- Educational strategies
- Educational technology
- FAA regulations knowledge
- Google Suite
- Effective communication
- Interdepartmental communication
- Motivational techniques
- Decision-making
- Professional development
- Student motivation techniques
- Classroom management
Community Service
EAA Chapter 150, Secretary, Collegedale, TN,
Initiated a restart of a chapter that was not organized and dormant., Elected as Secretary of chapter to keep record of minutes for monthly meetings.
Certification
- Private Pilot Single Engine Land License
- Commercial Unmanned Aerial System License
Timeline
Aviation Instructor
Hamilton County Schools
07.2025 - Current
Capstone Course
Liberty University
08.2024 - 12.2024
8th Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher
Sumner County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2025
Operations agent
Southwest Airlines
08.1997 - 08.2012
Master’s Degree - Aviation Education
Liberty University
Bachelor’s Degree - Geosciences
Middle Tennessee State University