Gideon Culpepper
Hialeah
Summary
Dynamic Chief Flight Instructor at Wayman College of Aeronautics with a proven track record in safety management and student assessments. Expertly led a team of over 50 instructors, enhancing training quality and compliance. Developed FAA-approved training programs, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in aviation education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Flight Instructor
Wayman College of Aeronautics
10.2018 - 05.2025
- Supervise and manage a team of over 50 flight instructors, ensuring high standards of instructional quality, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain a proactive safety culture across all training operations, promoting risk awareness and adherence to best practices for both instructors and students.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the FAA, ensuring continuous compliance with Part 141 requirements and representing the organization during inspections and audits.
- Conduct Part 141 End-of-Course Stage Checks for both single and multi-engine aircraft, ensuring student proficiency and adherence to curriculum standards.
- Perform test and evaluation flights to verify instructional procedures, aircraft performance, and standardization among instructors.
- Lead the creation, revision, and implementation of FAA-approved Training Course Outlines (TCOs), aligning with current regulations and operational goals.
- Develop and deliver monthly safety and professional development training for flight instructors to foster continual improvement and knowledge retention.
- Conduct comprehensive standardization training for all new flight instructors, ensuring instructional consistency and regulatory alignment.
Education
Diploma - Microsoft Certified System Engineer
Soft Tech
Guyana06-1999
Business Education
City College Guyana
Guyana 01-1996
Skills
- Safety management
- Student assessments
- Simulation coordination
- Emergency procedures
Certification
- FAA Commercial Pilot SEL
- FAA Commerical Pilot MEL
- FAA Instrument Rating
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine
- FAA Remote Pilot
Flight Experience
- Total Flight Hours: 2,490
- PIC Hours: 2,350
- X-Country Hours: 287
- ASEL: 2,188
- AMEL: 296
- Night Hours: 50
- Instrument: 105
- Instructor: 2,215
Aircraft Experience
- Cesena: C152, C172N, C172 G1000
- Piper: PA28R-200, PA28R-201, PA34-200
- Tecnam: P2006T
Timeline
Chief Flight Instructor
Wayman College of Aeronautics
10.2018 - 05.2025
Diploma - Microsoft Certified System Engineer
Soft Tech
Business Education
City College Guyana
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