Emerson Gasper
Marion,IA
Summary
Motivated and safety focused Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and (CFII) with 280 total flight hours, including 230 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC). Holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate with single-engine land privileges and a complex endorsement. Experienced in flight instruction, aircraft operations, and customer service through roles at flight schools and FBOs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Crew / Dispatcher
P&N Flight and Charter
Marion, IA
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Refueled and prepared aircraft for dispatch
- Assisted with student scheduling and front desk operations
- Maintained clean and safe ramp environment
Customer Service Roles
Hy-Vee / Dicks Sporting Goods
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Gained extensive customer service and team coordination experience
- Built reliability, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
Education
High School - PLTW Engineering Program
Linn-Mar High School
Marion, IA05.2025
Skills
- Complex aircraft operation
- Aircraft operations
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Aircraft performance analysis
- Systems knowledge and management
- Pilot endorsements
- Stage check evaluations
- Lesson planning and development
- G1000 proficiency
- Analog instrumentation expertise
- TAA aircraft proficiency
Certificates And Ratings
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), 07/25
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) 08/25
- Commercial Pilot Single Engine Land, 05/25
- Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land 08/25
- Instrument Rating
- Complex Endorsement
- FAA Medical: First Class, current
Flight Experience
- Total time: 270 hours.
- Pilot in Command (PIC): 225 hours.
- Cross-Country: 136 hours.
- Night: 54 hours.
- Instrument (simulated): 78 hours.
- Instrument (Actual): 7.8 hours.
- Complex: 40 hours.
Teaching And Leadership
- Proven ability to teach and mentor through peer support and scheduling work
- Skilled in explaining complex aviation topics in a relatable and digestible way
- Calm and approachable demeanor with strong communication skills
- Comfortable leading ground sessions and conducting scenario-based flight training
Technical And Ground Skills
- Aircraft Performance
- Systems Knowledge
- Endorsements
- Stage checks
- Lesson planning
- G1000 and analog instrumentation proficiency (TAA Aircraft)
Accomplishments
- Linn-Mar High School Class of 2025 Engineering Honor
- PLTW Engineering Capstone Course Project Winner 2025
- Varsity Football Team Capitan (24-25)
Timeline
Line Crew / Dispatcher
P&N Flight and Charter
04.2023 - 03.2025
Customer Service Roles
Hy-Vee / Dicks Sporting Goods
01.2020 - 01.2025
High School - PLTW Engineering Program
Linn-Mar High School
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