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David Puryear

New York,NY

Summary

Methodical Flight Instructor providing tailored instruction to Private Pilot and Instrument Pilot students. Well-versed with the latest flight instructional techniques and procedures of standard aviation training programs. Passionate about aviation and customer experience, driven by safety.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Instructor

Summit Aviation
04.2023 - Current
  • Led Part 61 training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
  • Enhanced overall student satisfaction with tailored instruction methods, addressing individual learning needs and preferences.
  • Effectively communicated for increased efficiency in lesson bookings and aircraft availability.

Customer Service Representative

Thaden Field
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed FBO operations including coordinating customer requests with the Line Crew, hosting local and transient customers, directing flight operations with flight school.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Unit Coordinator/Mi7 Director

Kanakuk
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Effectively manage staff, train new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, remain flexible through daily and weekly schedule changes.
  • Co-lead 30 volunteers in weekly activities, assess and assign work projects, mentor personal development and leadership training.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
12.2021

Skills

  • Expertise in Aviation
  • Navigation proficiency
  • Emergency Procedures Training
  • Safety Management
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Commercial Pilot Multi Engine Instrument
  • Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
  • Total Time - 1491
  • PIC - 1404
  • Dual Given - 1061
  • Multi - 31

Timeline

Flight Instructor

Summit Aviation
04.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Thaden Field
09.2022 - 04.2023

Unit Coordinator/Mi7 Director

Kanakuk
05.2019 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of Arkansas
  • Commercial Pilot Multi Engine Instrument
  • Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
  • Total Time - 1491
  • PIC - 1404
  • Dual Given - 1061
  • Multi - 31
David Puryear