Chunwei Lai
Santee,CA
Summary
FAA Certified Flight Instructor with CPL (ASEL/AMEL) and Part 141 training experience at PSA and other part 141 schools. Completed structured syllabus from zero to CPL, with strong familiarity in stage checks, SOP compliance, and student progression tracking. Currently pursuing CFII and MEI practical tests, seeking to leverage multi-engine and IFR proficiency to instruct and mentor students in a structured Part 141 environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi Add on Student
California Flight Academy
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Completed FAA Commercial Multi-Engine add-on training
- Developed proficiency in asymmetric flight operations and Vmc demonstrations
- Trained in multi-engine emergency procedures and performance planning
- Strengthened cockpit workload management in multi-engine environments
Flight Instructor Student
San Diego Flight Training International
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Created instructional material and training syllabus for specific areas of ground and flight training.
- Lesson plan development aligned with FAA ACS
Flight School Student
Pacific States Aviation
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Completed FAA Private and Instrument under structured Part 141 curriculum
- Progressed from zero flight time to Commercial Pilot certification within PSA’s standardized training environment
- Trained under a structured syllabus with stage checks and end-of-course evaluations
- Developed strong familiarity with PSA training procedures, documentation standards, and safety culture
Education
Master of Arts - National Chiao Tung University
National Chiao Tung University
Taiwan12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - French
National Central University
Taiwan06-2013
Skills
- CFII & MEI practical training in progress
- Part 141 structured training and stage check familiarity
- FAA ACS–aligned lesson planning
- Accurate training record documentation
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
Certification
- Commercial Pilot:ASEL, AMEL
- Instrument Airplane
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Complex Endorsement
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- CFII & MEI practical training in progress
Total time
Total Hours………………………..............499.3
Pilot in Command……………...............234.6
Instrument (Simulated & Actual)…70.8
Cross Country…………………….............58.2
Night……………………………..................…21.3
Timeline
Multi Add on Student
California Flight Academy
10.2025 - 11.2025
Flight Instructor Student
San Diego Flight Training International
03.2023 - 04.2024
Flight School Student
Pacific States Aviation
03.2019 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - National Chiao Tung University
National Chiao Tung University
Bachelor of Arts - French
National Central University