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Christopher Nguyen

Enterprise,AL

Summary

Accomplished CH-47F Flight Instructor with a proven track record at CAE Aviation, showcasing over 1000 accident-free flight hours and exceptional safety management. Renowned for unparalleled problem-solving aptitude and interpersonal skills, adept in emergency procedures and crew resource management.

Responsible Flight Instructor offering in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals and ground and flight emergency procedures. Bringing 10 years of experience teaching students in variety of settings by using textbook education, simulator and live flight training methods.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Boeing CH-47F Flight Instructor

CAE Aviation
10.2021 - Current
  • Trained individual soldiers in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
  • Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
  • Recommend curriculum improvements to improve student learning and success
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Over 1000 hours of accident free flight hours on Boeing CH-47F helicopters
  • Advanced troubleshooting experience as well as intricate functional knowledge of all aircraft systems and sub-systems. Including avionics, pneumatic, hydraulic, rotors, landing-gear, CMWS, CAAS,
    DAFCS, COOLS.

CH-47F Flight Engineer

United States Army
10.2014 - 01.2021
  • Over 4000 hours of satisfactory CH-47F maintenance experience.
  • Trained and proficient in all operational aspects of advanced airframe specific combat systems.
  • Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
  • Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
  • Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.

Key Achievement: Two overseas deployments as well as numerous field combat exercises in which no personnel or aircraft were lost.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Boeing
01.2012 - 10.2014
  • Completed MSG phase checks on multiple aircraft types, including
    747-8i, 767-400ER, 777-300ER, 787-8
  • Completed BAC on the job training (OJT) program as directed by employment agreement
  • Proficient on aircraft specific maintenance procedures as directed by appropriate manuals
  • Trained and proficient on aircraft technical drawings and use thereof.

Key Achievement: Exceeded maintenance deadlines by 20% over a fiscal year,saving over $10 million in additional labor costs.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

Skills

  • Emergency Procedures
  • Safety Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Student assessments
  • Crew Resource Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Boeing CH-47F Flight Instructor

CAE Aviation
10.2021 - Current

CH-47F Flight Engineer

United States Army
10.2014 - 01.2021

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Boeing
01.2012 - 10.2014

No Degree - General Studies

Central Texas College
Christopher Nguyen