Hunter Long
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Methodical Flight Instructor with almost 3 years of experience providing primary and advanced flight instruction to private pilots and students. Extensive knowledge of aerodynamics, flight characteristics and aircraft teaching procedures. Well-versed with latest flight instructional techniques and procedures of standard aviation training programs. Communicative and safety-conscious professional possessing excellent multitasking, recordkeeping and instructional abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Instructor
Airman Flight Training
10.2023 - Current
- Improved student pilot performance by implementing innovative training techniques and personalized lesson plans.
- Contributed to flight school safety record by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and emphasizing adherence to regulations.
- Enhanced overall student satisfaction with tailored instruction methods, addressing individual learning needs and preferences.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for ground school courses, ensuring students were well-prepared for written exams.
Certified Flight Instructor
Robbins Flight Training
02.2023 - Current
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
- Used Foreflight to maintain student training records and student logbooks.
- Planned, forecasted, managed and scheduled training resources to support numerous training flights per week.
- Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
Flight Instructor
Department Of Defense
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
- Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Aviation Dispatcher
California Aeronautical University
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Implemented schedule and policy changes and collaborated with management to formulate new policies, procedures and goals.
- Communicated instructions to pilots through clear delivery and enunciation.
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
- Reduced regulatory risks by acquiring documents, certificates, clearances and approvals from appropriate agencies.
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
- Adhered to safety procedures when managing logistics for pilot and ground crew.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield 06.2023
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2018
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Private Instruction
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Providing Feedback
- Instructional Strategies
- Software Applications
- Ground Instruction
- Safety Management
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Recordkeeping
- Project organization
Certification
Private Pilot-ASEL (1/25/2020)
Instrument rating (6/27/2020)
Commercial Pilot-ASEL (03/08/2021)
Certified Flight Instructor (08/24/2021)
Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (06/21/23)
Commercial Multi Instrument Add On (02/28/24)
Timeline
Flight Instructor
Airman Flight Training
10.2023 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Robbins Flight Training
02.2023 - Current
Flight Instructor
Department Of Defense
12.2021 - 08.2022
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2021 - 12.2021
Aviation Dispatcher
California Aeronautical University
07.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
California Aeronautical University
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High School
Private Pilot-ASEL (1/25/2020)
Instrument rating (6/27/2020)
Commercial Pilot-ASEL (03/08/2021)
Certified Flight Instructor (08/24/2021)
Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (06/21/23)
Commercial Multi Instrument Add On (02/28/24)
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