Claire Piampiano CFII/MEI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
Blue Line Aviation LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Diamond DA40 NG / Piper PA-28-181
- Increased overall flight safety by consistently enforcing strict adherence to FAA regulations during all instructional sessions.
- Assisted students in mastering complex aviation concepts through clear explanations and practical demonstrations during ground school sessions.
- Conducted regular stage checks to evaluate student progress, providing feedback and recommendations for additional training as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow flight instructors to share best practices, enhance teaching methodologies, and ensure consistency across programs.
- Mentored new flight instructors by sharing knowledge, techniques, and insights from personal experiences in the field.
General Manager
OnCore Aviation Flight School
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Direct recruitment and onboarding of new Flight Instructors and office admins
- Performed annual budget management in excess of $1.2M.
- Optimized scheduling of maintenance and paperwork management for 12 operational airplanes.
- Troubleshoot scheduling to accommodate the unpredictability of aviation and ensure continuous student progression.
- Streamline company accounting, hiring, and maintenance tracking processes in order to decrease aircraft downtime and increase company insight.
- Designing and driving marketing campaigns digitally and personally in order to increase interest in flight training.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
State University of New York College At Oneonta
Oneonta05.2017
Skills
- Flight Instructor: ASEL, AMEL Instrument Airplane
- Commercial Pilot: ASEL, AMEL Instrument Airplane
- Tailwheel Endorsement
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate (February 2024)
- FCC Radio Operator License
- Current US Passport
Flight Hours & Experience
Total Time: 768.1 Night: 108.7
PIC: 643.9 Multi-Engine: 58.9
XC: 368.2 TAA: 729.3
Instrument: 108.3 Dual Given: 366.1
Accomplishments
- Organized Rusty Pilot Seminars at KBUF and KROC
- Organized FAAST Safety Seminars at KBUF and KROC
- Volunteer for EAA Young Eagles Discovery Flights 2024
- Ninety Nines Member - NY Finger Lakes Chapter
- IAC Member - Chapter
- EAA Member
- NAFI Member
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
Blue Line Aviation LLC
10.2023 - Current
General Manager
OnCore Aviation Flight School
08.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
State University of New York College At Oneonta
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