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Work History
Education
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Systems Knowledge
Specific Aircraft Experience
Certification
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Devon J. Smith

Rockford,MI

Summary

Dynamic Chief Certified Flight Instructor with extensive experience in a variety of aircrafts, excelling in aircraft safety and risk management. Proven track record in enhancing student performance through effective flight instruction and performance evaluation. Mastery of navigation and emergency procedures, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations while fostering a culture of safety and excellence in aviation training.

Overview

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Work History

Chief Certified Flight Instructor

Employer
City, MI
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Served as captain in Part 91 and Part 135 operations, piloting Cessna 421 and Balt? aircraft.
  • Identified potential risks associated with certain scenarios and instructed accordingly.
  • Ensured aircraft safety by pre-flighting, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft before each flight.
  • Managed scheduling of aircraft reservations while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Maintained records of all training activities including maintenance logs, pilot log books, and other documents as required by FAR Part 61 and 141 regulations.

Certified Flight Instructor

Employer
City, MI
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Demonstrated proper techniques of flying maneuvers to students during flights.
  • Conducted post-flight debriefings with students in order to evaluate performance and discuss areas needing improvement.
  • Instructed students on the principles of navigation and aeronautical decision making.
  • Administered oral, written, and practical examinations as required by FAA regulations.

Certified Flight Instructor

Employer
City, MI
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Promoted aviation programs through community outreach events such as air shows or fly-ins.
  • Performed administrative duties such as updating course materials or preparing reports when necessary.
  • Provided flight instruction to students in accordance with FAA regulations and guidelines.
  • Monitored student progress throughout training process and provided feedback to ensure understanding of material presented.
  • Taught students about aircraft systems, procedures, and other flight-related subjects from ground-based positions.

Education

School of Missionary Technologies - Field of Study

School of Missionary Technologies
SCHOOL LOCATION
01-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Geology

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Aircraft safety
  • Flight instruction
  • Risk management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Attention to detail
  • Navigation and chart reading
  • Radio communication mastery
  • Pilot decision making
  • Emergency procedures training
  • Airspace regulations expertise
  • Complex aircraft operation

Systems Knowledge

  • Garmin (530W, GTN750, 1000)
  • TCAS
  • WAAS
  • STEC 20 & 35
  • Foreflight
  • Garmin Pilot
  • Microsoft Office suite

Specific Aircraft Experience

  • Cessna 150
  • Cessna 172
  • Cessna 172 RG Cutlass
  • Cessna 206
  • Piper Super Cub (Sea)
  • Aviat Husky A-1C (Sea, Conventional, Ski)
  • Schweizer SGS 233

Certification

Airline Transport: Multi-Engine Land.

Certified Flight Instructor: Single Engine Land/Sea, Instrument.

Commercial Privileges: Single Engine Land, Single Engine Sea, Multi Engine Land.

Type Ratings: A320

Endorsements: Complex, High Performance, Tail Wheel, High Altitude.

First Class Medical Certificate

US Passport: Current, Unrestricted

Additional

Own and Operate an Aviat Husky A-1C on Wipline 2100 floats with Wipline skis.

Boys Scouts of America, Eagle Scout 2008

Master Diver through SSI (Scuba Schools International)
 Including CPR, Search & Rescue, Mixed gas, and Navigation

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Flight Hours

Pilot In Command:       1730.6

Turbine:    108.6

Multi-Engine Land:    361.9

Single Engine Land:    1170.3

Single Engine Sea:    272.7

Instructor:    678.2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Certified Flight Instructor

Employer
01.2025 - 04.2025

Certified Flight Instructor

Employer
01.2025 - 04.2025

Certified Flight Instructor

Employer
01.2025 - 04.2025

School of Missionary Technologies - Field of Study

School of Missionary Technologies

Some College (No Degree) - Geology

Western Michigan University

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