Colin Hauer
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Flight Science from Western Michigan University. Top of class in academics and flight operations. Currently employed as a Certified Flight Instructor at Crosswinds Aviation, demonstrating flight proficiency, ability to successfully train all levels of pilots, strong work ethic, and leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
Crosswinds Aviation
Howell, MI
06.2024 - Current
Provide comprehensive ground and flight instruction, totaling over 900 hours, to students pursuing Private Pilot (PPL), Instrument Rating (IR), and Commercial Pilot (CPL) and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/I) certifications.
- Act as a professional role model and mentor to students, developing them personally as well as professionally for a career in aviation.
- Ensure strict adherence to all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct thorough pre-flight risk assessments and post-flight debriefs.
Aviation Line Crew
Zeigler Auto Group
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Responsible for Hawker 900XP, Falcon 900EX and Bell 429 Global Ranger.
- Flight crew and VIP passenger transportation.
- Passenger/client engagement.
- Assisted passengers with luggage handling and transport.
- Prepping aircraft for departures and arrivals.
- Maintaining interior and exterior quality to exceed owners' expectations.
- Detailing aircraft and customer vehicles.
- Maintained stock for the hangar and aircraft, including supplies, food, and beverages.
- Supported maintenance activities, procedures, and troubleshooting under the guidance of the Director of Aircraft Maintenance.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Aviation Flight Science
Western Michigan University
04-2024
Skills
- Flight instruction
- Pre-flight risk assessment
- Aircraft systems knowledge
- Regulatory compliance
- VIP client engagement
- Professional mentoring
Certificates And Ratings
- FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane Single and Multiengine Land Instrument Airplane
- Class 1 Medical: 07/01/25
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Certified Instrument Flight Instructor
- FCC Restricted Radio Operators Permit
- Altitude Physiology/Hypoxia Awareness Training
Flight Experience
Total Time: 1,254, ASEL: 1,195, PIC: 1,123, Dual Given: 916, Dual Received: 268, XC: 155, Instrument: 99, Night 83, AMEL: 58.
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
Crosswinds Aviation
06.2024 - Current
Aviation Line Crew
Zeigler Auto Group
08.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelors of Science - Aviation Flight Science
Western Michigan University