David Simpson
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Lavon,TX
Summary
Dynamic Certified Flight Instructor with a proven track record at Clear Sky Aviation, adept at enhancing student pilot skills through personalized training plans. Proficient in multi-engine aircraft operation and skilled in fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Committed to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of industry advancements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
Clear Sky Aviation
Dallas, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Train and conduct regular stage checks to evaluate student progress, providing feedback and recommendations for additional training as needed for private, instrument and commercial training.
- Evaluated student readiness for solo flights based on demonstrated proficiency in required maneuvers and decision-making abilities.
- Enhance student pilot skills by implementing personalized training plans and progress tracking, utilizing lesson plans and syllabus much like a Part 141 program.
- Consistently update own knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements through ongoing professional development activities.
- Engage students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
Tax Manager
The Michael's Companies
Irving, TX
07.2022 - Current
Tax Manager
HPE
Plano, TX
08.2017 - 06.2022
Tax Supervisor
Dean Foods
Dallas, TX
12.2003 - 08.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-1995
Skills
Proficient in multi-engine aircraft operation: Owner of a Baron B55 with 200 hours multi engine time
Experience with actual IMC instrument flying with planes equipped with and without autopilot systems
Proficient with complex aircraft: Owner of both a single engine Mooney complex airplane with 800 hours experience and a twin engine Baron with 200 hours experience
Proficient with a number of Garmin NAV products that include 430/530, 480, 650/750 and G1000 units
Certification
CPL
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
Clear Sky Aviation
12.2023 - Current
Tax Manager
The Michael's Companies
07.2022 - Current
Tax Manager
HPE
08.2017 - 06.2022
Tax Supervisor
Dean Foods
12.2003 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Texas