Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Flight Times
Accomplishments
References
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James DiSpirito

James DiSpirito

Spanish Fork,UT

Summary

My mission is to foster trust and unity by helping people connect and discover common ground worldwide. I aim to leverage my skills, knowledge, and leadership to become a more effective pilot.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Flight Instructor

FLT Academy
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved student confidence and performance with thorough pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings, addressing specific areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated productive communication between students, instructors, and aircraft maintenance staff to promote a safe and effective training environment.
  • Enhanced student pilot skills by implementing personalized training plans and progress tracking.
  • Increased overall flight safety by consistently enforcing strict adherence to FAA regulations during all instructional sessions.

Ground School Instructor

FLT Academy
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive instruction on ground-based aviation subjects such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, weather, safety, and navigation.
  • Conduct assessments and provide constructive feedback to students to enhance their learning experience and ensure mastery of course material.
  • Established a positive classroom environment, implementing clear expectations and giving one on one instruction after class hours to struggling students.

Field Technician

CMT Technical Services
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
  • Performed required concrete and soil density tests at various construction sites to assure that the work done was and is performed correctly and safely
  • Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
  • ACI certified.

Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Teaching, reactivating, and encouraging people to become better than who they are and have a positive impact on their community 8+ hours per day in Spanish
  • Training, motivating, and guiding five other missionaries for over six months demonstrating leadership and communication skills
  • Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family Life

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
12.2020

Skills

  • Certified Flight Instructors - Instrument (CFII) rating
  • Commercial Single Engine with Instrument rating
  • First Class Medical from Sept 2024
  • Proficient in technically advanced aircraft and advanced avionics systems
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate and provide customer service
  • Strong understanding of FAA regulations and aviation safety protocols

Flight Times

  • Total Flight Time - 1000
  • Pilot in Command - 925

Accomplishments

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • 3.9 College GPA
  • Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
  • High School Valedictorian

References

  • Steve Gertsch, Chief Flight Instructor, 801-970-2046
  • Andrew Hackford, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, 435-749-4605
  • Fabio Alves, CFII flight instructor, 801-230-8270


Additional references available on request

Timeline

Certified Flight Instructor

FLT Academy
01.2024 - Current

Ground School Instructor

FLT Academy
08.2023 - 12.2024

Field Technician

CMT Technical Services
11.2022 - 08.2023

Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
01.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Family Life

Brigham Young University
James DiSpirito