Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Flight Experience
Technical & Academic Experience
Timeline
Barista
Hailey Knott

Hailey Knott

Daytona Beach,FL

Summary

FAA-certificated Flight Instructor and Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating and approximately 400 total flight hours. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with additional training in aircraft maintenance through ERAU’s Part 145 program. Proven leadership as Team Captain of ERAU’s Society of Aerospace Technicians. Dedicated to advancing aviation safety, training excellence, and technical knowledge.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista

Grind Star Coffee
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Balanced solo and team-based operations while serving 100+ customers per shift.
  • Strengthened communication and adaptability in high-pressure environments.

Pharmaceutical Assistant

Cascade Specialty Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Supervised prescription processing and shipping for high-volume operations with strict accuracy standards.
  • Led a team of 5+ assistants, developing leadership and teamwork skills applicable to aviation instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
07.2026

Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Science

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
05-2026

Skills

  • Flight instruction and training development
  • Instrument procedures and navigation
  • Aircraft performance and systems knowledge
  • Aviation safety and compliance
  • Leadership, teamwork, and communication
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane Single Engine Land (CFI ASEL)
  • FAA Commercial Pilot – Single-Engine Land (CSEL)
  • Instrument Rated
  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic – Expected May 2026

Flight Experience

  • Approximately 400 total flight hours, including dual instruction given, cross-country, and instrument time.
  • Provided dual flight instruction to student pilots, emphasizing safety, situational awareness, and proficiency.
  • Developed customized lesson plans and conducted pre- and post-flight briefings to ensure student comprehension.
  • Guided students through maneuvers including instrument approaches, emergency procedures, and cross-country navigation.
  • Maintained detailed training records in compliance with FAA requirements.

Technical & Academic Experience

  • ERAU Part 145 A&P Program – Coursework in aircraft systems, avionics, and structures, reinforcing technical understanding of aircraft performance and safety.
  • Society of Aerospace Technicians, ERAU – Team Captain (2025). Competed in national-level aircraft maintenance challenges.
  • Specialized Training – Completed hyperbaric chamber and spatial disorientation training to strengthen knowledge of aviation physiology.

Timeline

Barista

Grind Star Coffee
01.2021 - 01.2022

Pharmaceutical Assistant

Cascade Specialty Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Science

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University