Cole Mannin Hooper

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Commercial Pilot with multi-engine and seaplane ratings, over 200 hours of Garmin G1000 flight experience. Experienced operating in dynamic Gulf Coast weather environments including Florida and South Louisiana. Recognized for strong aeronautical decision making, situational awareness, and professional customer interaction. Seeking opportunity to contribute to a safety focused Part 135 operation.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender Shift Manager

Antonio's

12.2022 - 08.2023

Delivered high-level customer service in a fast paced environment
Managed inventory and maintained operational efficiency
Built strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for passenger-facing avation roles

Quality Assurance Analyst

EA Games

05.2021 - 11.2022

Tested games to identify areas of improvement for quality, sound, graphics and overall functionality
Distinguished and identified issues in games to decrease errors and crashes.
Conducted systematic testing and detailed reporting.
Collaborated with team members to ensure quality control and protocol.

Education

Southern Seaplanes -

Commercial Seaplane Rating

New Orleans, LA

01.2026

Fly The Beach -

Single Engine Sea, Sport Pilot And Tailwheel Certification

Destin, FL

ATP Flight School - Avation

Commercial Pilot

Arlington, TX

08.2025

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

Private Pilot Total Time:
Commercial Pilot ASEL (CSEL) PIC:
Commercial Pilot AMEL (CMEL) Crosscountry:
Instrument Rating Instrument:

Mulit-Engine Rating Multi-Engine:
Commercial Single-Engine Sea (CSES) Seaplane:
High Performance Endorsement Complex/HP:
Tailwheel Endorsement Tailwheel:

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