David Wai
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex,Texas
Summary
Certified Flight Instructor, passionate about helping others learn to fly. Committed to creating a safe, encouraging environment where students can grow in confidence and ability. Ready to share my knowledge and help students build experience in a positive training environment that supports student success and professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Instructor
GoFly Texas
Roanoke, TX
06.2025 - Current
Flight Team Safety Officer
Texas State Technical College
Waco, Texas
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Facilitated regular safety meetings and check-ins, promoting a strong safety culture across the flight team and support staff
- Collaborated with a team of 15+ pilots and coaches to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement safety improvements
- Oversaw daily safety procedures for collegiate flight operations, ensuring compliance with FAA and institutional guidelines
- Conducted over 60 pre- and post-flight safety briefings and debriefings during competitions and training sessions
Entrepreneur
Self-Employed
Colleyville, Texas
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Started reselling business, profited over $40,000 through 750+ successful product transactions across various online platforms
- Developed extensive knowledge to accurately predict secondary market prices in response to supply, demand, and global events
- Identified highly profitable items and evaluated emerging markets to assess potential financial risks and returns
- Managed end-to-end logistics, including pricing strategy, inventory management, shipping coordination, and customer satisfaction follow-ups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Science Professional Pilot
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Killeen, TX12-2025
Accomplishments
Total Time: 700
PIC: 610
Instrument: 90
Cross Country: 130
Night: 45
Complex: 30
High-Performance: 8
Multi-Engine: 6.2
Certification
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Commercial Pilot ASEL
Timeline
Flight Instructor
GoFly Texas
06.2025 - Current
Flight Team Safety Officer
Texas State Technical College
08.2022 - 12.2024
Entrepreneur
Self-Employed
01.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Science Professional Pilot
Texas A&M University-Central Texas