Clayton Tonnemacher
Lexington,KY
Summary
Talented pilot that brings a background in military and civilian aviation. Collaborative individual eager to leverage knowledge of aircraft systems, engines and avionics. Skilled in flight operations and navigation with keen eye for precision. Efficient and committed to emergency preparedness and response.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument, MEI
Nexgen Aviation, LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Operated single-engine and complex multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft and flight simulators, instructing and evaluating private, instrument, and commercial students.
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
- Trained individual clients in the art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction, leading to and exceptional practical examination pass rate.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Bartender
Bluegrass Hospitality Group
05.2016 - Current
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Server
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy
09.2008 - 09.2013
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on wire bundles, connectors, RF cables and fiber-optic lines for avionics and weapons integration lab equipment.
- Directly responsible for repair and inspection of more than 400 unscheduled maintenance actions, including completion of 13 phase inspections, 4 transfer/acceptance inspections while meeting demands of a strenuous flight schedule.
- Corrected over 600 discrepancies total, resulting in thousands of mishap free flight hours.
- Deployed around the world to places such as Japan, Australia, Italy, Ireland and Portugal to troubleshoot and repair broken aircraft on site.
- Supervised aviation electronic technician and aviation electrician work centers during night shift for a 2-year period.
- Coordinated squadron’s color guard for 15 retirement ceremonies, 2 chief’s pinning ceremonies and 3 change of commands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Flight/Airport Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY06.2018
High School Diploma -
Bullitt East High School
Mount Washington, KY05.2007
Skills
- Flight Safety
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Flight Rules and Regulations
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Creative Solutions
- Team Player
- Warm and Friendly
Certification
Certified Flight Instructor - Single Engine and Multi Engine Land, Instrument
Commercial Pilot License - SEL/MEL
Instrument Rating
Flight Time
TT: 934.8
ASEL: 743.8
AMEL: 191.0
PIC: 858.4
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument, MEI
Nexgen Aviation, LLC
09.2022 - Current
Bartender
Bluegrass Hospitality Group
05.2016 - Current
Server
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
08.2014 - 05.2016
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy
09.2008 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Professional Flight/Airport Management
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Bullitt East High School