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DANTE BARTOLOTTA

Certified Flight Instructor
Pittsburgh,,PA

Summary

Certified Flight Instructor with approximately 650 hours of total flight time. Extensive knowledge of aerodynamics, modern aircraft technology, flight characteristics and aircraft teaching procedures. Dedicated and safety-conscious professional possessing excellent communication, leadership and instructional abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Certified Flight Instructor

Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy
07.2023 - Current
  • Conducts flight training to students of various ages and experience levels
  • Develops lesson plans and conducts ground training modules
  • One of four flight instructors for both Part 61 and 141 students
  • The only designated spin and tailwheel instructor for the school


Tooling Manager and Warehouse Manager

Peterson Cartridge
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Inventory management and organization of all tools and equipment to ensure continuous operation
  • Streamlined the manufacturing process by designing new tooling and equipment to further facilitate production output
  • Chair of the safety committee and aided in quality control

Armed Security Officer

U.S Special Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for the security of over 300 individuals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, International Security Studies

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2001 - 05.2020

Certified Flight Instructor

Thrust Flight Academy
Addison, TX
04.2023

Commercial, Multi And Instrument Ratings

High Flight Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2023

Skills

    60 Hrs using G1000 navigation system

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Flight Time and Ratings

Flight Ratings

  • Commercial Multi Engine Land
  • Commercial Single Engine Land
  • Instrument Rating
  • Certified Flight Instructor

Endorsements

  • High Performance
  • Tailwheel
  • Complex

Medical

  • FAA Class II, eligible for Class I

Total Time: 649.3 hours

  • Airplane Single Engine Land – 616.8
  • Airplane Multi Engine Land – 32.5
  • Ground Trainer – 31.2 hours
  • PIC – 569.5
  • Day – 606.6
  • Night – 39.9 (85 night landings)
  • Cross Country – 147.4
  • Instrument Actual – 11.2
  • Instrument Simulated – 102.5

Flight Experience in: Cirrus SR-20 and 22T, Piper Warrior, Cessna 152, 172 (N,M,P,I,S and RG) and 182, Piper Seneca I Twin, Beechcraft BE-95, Diamond DA-42, Stinson 108-1, Navion Super 260, Piper Malibu PA46-350P, Piper PA-30

Other Certifications

  • United States Marine Reserves, North Versailles, PA, February 2017 – 2021, 0311 Infantryman: First Class PFT, CFT, and Expert Rifle Qualification
  • PA Act 235 Certified, Certified with 9mm, 45acp, 357 magnum, and 12 gauge
  • Certified Master S.C.U.B.A. Diver, 2013, Wreck, Enriched Air, Underwater Navigator, Dry Suit, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night, Deep
  • Equestrian Competitor, Valley Forge Military College, 2014-2016, Participated in ‘flat class” competitions at regional level., Cared for on-campus horses., Served as school mascot in 2014.
  • Student Activities, Fork Union Military Academy, 2009 – 2014, Served as Battalion Commander/Colonel Senior Year, Responsible for nearly 400 upper school & post-graduate program cadets., Received Fork Union Military Academy President’s Award., Represented FUMA at national leadership & engineering conferences., Involved in: Rifle team, choir, marching band, drum line, bagpipes, Design and Engineering Club, woodshop, equestrian team, polo, color guard, cannon crew, Honor Guard.

Timeline

Certified Flight Instructor

Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy
07.2023 - Current

Tooling Manager and Warehouse Manager

Peterson Cartridge
01.2021 - 01.2023

Armed Security Officer

U.S Special Services
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor's Degree, International Security Studies

Duquesne University
05.2001 - 05.2020

Certified Flight Instructor

Thrust Flight Academy

Commercial, Multi And Instrument Ratings

High Flight Academy
DANTE BARTOLOTTACertified Flight Instructor