Christopher Grandin
Myrtle Beach,NC
Summary
Hard-working, passionate certified flight instructor with proven effective communication skills and years of team building experience. I believe I would be a great fit for this position due to professional aviation being a life long pursuit. I have over 7 years in aviation work experience and have truly started from the bottom of the aviation totem pole working my way towards becoming a professional aviator. Being a people person and helping students with any questions they may have is a real passion of mine.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
LiFT Academy
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student pilot skills by implementing personalized training plans and progress tracking.
- Increased overall flight safety by consistently enforcing strict adherence to FAA regulations during all instructional sessions.
- Streamlined training processes for more efficient learning through use of advanced simulation tools and equipment.
- Improved student confidence and performance with thorough pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings, addressing specific areas for improvement.
Certified Flight Instructor
Blueline Aviation
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct flight and ground training under 14CFR Part 141 and 61
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Maintain 100% pass rate
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Performed database updates on Garmin G1000Nxi
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Used Flight Schedule Pro to maintain student training records, logbooks and schedules
Avionics Sales Representative/ Project Manager
Sparkchasers Aircraft Services
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Consult with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss product lead times as well as any new promotional information
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
- Determine price schedules and discount rates
- Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities or other subjects of sale
- Attend aviation seminars online/in-person to promote services and meet with aviation vendors
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Avionics Technician
Sparkchasers Aircraft Services
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Conduct VFR and IFR certifications on new and existing customer aircraft using pitot/static test equipment
- Troubleshoot and diagnose any pitot/static errors found inside the system
- Remove old analog equipment and install new avionics such as PFDs/MFDS, transponder, nav/com units, etc IAW with manufacturers installation manuals
- Conduct testing on any and all equipment installed as well as test flights with rated pilot such as shooting approaches with new autopilot, testing GPS receivers and com receivers
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
Education
Aviation
Blueline Aviation
Smithfield, NC03.2023
Skills
- Flight Safety
- Flight Rules and Regulations
- Student Engagement
- Client Relationships
- Project Requirements
- Providing Feedback
Additional Information
- Certificates , Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
- Flight Hours:
-TT: 837.7
-PIC: 782.3
-Dual Given: 598.2
-XC: 329.8
-SE: 828.8
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
LiFT Academy
11.2023 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Blueline Aviation
04.2023 - Current
Avionics Sales Representative/ Project Manager
Sparkchasers Aircraft Services
11.2021 - 01.2023
Avionics Technician
Sparkchasers Aircraft Services
12.2018 - 11.2021
Aviation
Blueline Aviation
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