Darren Pope
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Safety-focused pilot with over six years of experience in fixed-wing operations and three years specializing in rotorcraft helicopters. Holds an FAA Unrestricted Multi-Engine Air Transport Pilot License, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and adherence to regulatory standards. Proven ability to navigate complex flight environments while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Adept at maintaining composure under pressure, ensuring optimal performance in diverse aviation scenarios.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilot First Officer
Envoy Air Inc.
Dallas, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated aircraft in diverse weather conditions, ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
- Communicated effectively with air traffic control to coordinate safe flight paths and avoid hazards.
Certified Flight Instructor - Program Examiner
University of North Dakota Aerospace Phoenix
Mesa, AZ
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/II) responsible for training private, instrument and commercial pilots, ensuring they are fully prepared for stage checks and check rides.
- Maintained a 95% student pass rate on stage checks and certificate granting evaluations for my own students.
- Conduct oral and flight examinations to assess student proficiency according to FAA ACS standards as an FAA approved program examiner.
- Oversee all flight operations as Supervisor of Flight, first point of contact in regard to emergency situations, diversions, and aircraft dispatching etc.
- Conducted flight operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
Student Pilot
University of North Dakota Aerospace Phoenix
Mesa, AZ
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Achieved commercial single and multi-engine ratings alongside Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) ratings.
Flight Test Crew Chief
MD Helicopters
Mesa, AZ
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Supervised aircraft delivery operations post-production, providing training and guidance to team members for timely completion of tasks.
- Transitioned to Department 169D – GFRC Completions in 2019, gaining comprehensive knowledge of the entire aircraft build process by working along the production line.
- Joined the Flight Test Team in 2020, managing aircraft from first flight to customer/government acceptance and accumulating 28.5 hours of turbine single-engine helicopter flight training.
Student Pilot
Red Rock Flight School
Mesa, AZ
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Achieved private pilot ASEL and instrument rating airplane.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2029
Skills
- Weather analysis and interpretation
- Aviation regulations compliance
- Decision making and problem solving
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Multi-engine aircraft operation
Flight Time
- Total flight time: 2035 hours
- As Pilot in Command: 1750 hours
- As Second in Command: 200 hours
- Turbine: 230 hours
- Part 121: 200 hours
- Multi-Engine: 224 hours
- Dual Given: 1382 hours
- X-Country: 715 hours
- Instrument: 118 hours
- Night: 282 hours
Certification
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating (ASEL/AMEL), CFI & CFII, Airline Transport Pilot (AMEL)
- ERJ-170/190 Type Rated
- FAA Aviation 1st Class Medical Certificate
- FCC Radio License
Timeline
Pilot First Officer
Envoy Air Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor - Program Examiner
University of North Dakota Aerospace Phoenix
06.2023 - 07.2025
Student Pilot
University of North Dakota Aerospace Phoenix
02.2022 - 10.2023
Student Pilot
Red Rock Flight School
06.2020 - 03.2021
Flight Test Crew Chief
MD Helicopters
02.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University