Hyungeun(Ethan) Kim
Bixby,OK
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Instructor
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tulsa, OK
11.2022 - Current
- Provided 2,300+ hours of dual flight instruction in a Part 141 training environment. Trained and mentored 50+ student pilots, achieving an 85% first-time FAA pass rate.
- Delivered ground and flight instruction in accordance with FAA regulations and TCOs.
- Promoted CRM, SRM, and risk management to support safe flight operations.
- Maintained accurate training records, logbooks, and endorsements per FAA standards.
- Fostered a safety-focused and standardized training environment.
Captain / Officer
Republic of Korea Air Force
Cheongju, South Korea
07.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed academic scheduling and training for 400+ cadets in a structured military environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for curriculum planning and training operations.
- Completed 63 hours of military flight training.
- Led international exchange programs with U.S. and partner nations.
- Supervised a leadership-focused academic training program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology Management
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tulsa 07.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science & Engineering
Seoul National University of Science And Technology
Seoul, South Korea 02.2010 - 02.2012
Skills
- Flight Instruction & Student Development
- CRM, SRM & Risk Management
- FAA Regulations & Part 141 Compliance
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Aviation Safety & Decision Making
- Training Records & Documentation
Profile
Certified Flight Instructor with over 2,700 total flight hours, including 2,300+ hours of dual instruction given. Proven ability to train and mentor student pilots with an 85% first-time FAA pass rate. Former Republic of Korea Air Force Captain with strong leadership and operational experience. Dedicated to safety, standardization, and developing proficient aviators through structured, FAA-compliant training.
Certification
- FAA Commercial Pilot Single/Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Airplane
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)/Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
- FAA First Class Medical
- ATP CTP Completed / ATP Written Passed
- FAA Part 107 Drone License
Aircraft Flown
- Cessna 152 / 172
- Piper PA-28-181(Archer)
- Piper PA-44(Seminole)
- Diamond DA42
- T-103, KT-1(Military)
Flight Hours
- TT : 2600, PIC : 2300, IR : 190, XC : 630, ME : 43
Hobbies and Interests
Competitive Pickleball — Organizes and leads a 15-member morning group, promoting teamwork, communication, and accountability.
Languages
- Korean, Native
- English, Highly Proficient
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Theology Management
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
07.2023 - 03.2025
Flight Instructor
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
11.2022 - Current
Captain / Officer
Republic of Korea Air Force
07.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science & Engineering
Seoul National University of Science And Technology
02.2010 - 02.2012