Erica Bjorndal
Sanger,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Certified Flight Instructor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, adept in Crew Resource Management and Single Pilot Resource Management. Excelled in elevating student proficiency through innovative teaching methodologies and flight simulation, ensuring safety and high-quality instruction. Proven leadership skills in multiple areas of work, enhancing customer satisfaction and team performance through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
10.2022 - Current
- Trained individual 141 and 61 students in the art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction while constantly monitoring the safety of each flight and ground lesson.
- Engaged students in academic and practical scenarios that called for critical thinking, teamwork, decision making, SRM, CRM, and communication.
- Implemented multiple teaching methodologies.
- Utilized flight simulators to enhance student proficiency during weeks of prolonged MVFR, rain, and bad WX.
- Safely conducted flight instruction to student pilots, private pilots, commercial pilots, and aspiring CFI students.
- Conducted discovery flights during summer flight camp at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Wait Staff Member
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Handled upset customers to resolve any issue that arose.
- Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
Restaurant Manager
Salita's Mexican Restaurant
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Carefully interviewed, led, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Sciences
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK07.2024
Skills
- Crew Resource Management
- Single Pilot Resource Management
- G1000, G650, G5s
- AATD
- R-ATP Privileges
- CFI Instructor
Certification
Flight Instructor Certification
Commercial Pilot License
Multi-Engine Rated
Instrument Rated
Additional Information
Spin training endorsed, trained in CRM, CFI Instructor.
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
10.2022 - Current
Wait Staff Member
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
02.2021 - 05.2024
Restaurant Manager
Salita's Mexican Restaurant
01.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Sciences
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Flight Instructor Certification
Commercial Pilot License
Multi-Engine Rated
Instrument Rated
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