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Jamie Higdon

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Methodical Flight Instructor with over 40 years of Life experience, added to extensive flight training, 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. Safety is always priority! Certificates and endorsements held: CAX, IR, HP, CFI

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Higdon Enterprises, Inc
10.2024 - Current
  • Verified safety of students by performing regular inspections of aircraft, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
  • Trained individual clients in the art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
  • Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
  • Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment. Trained in flight planning from VFR Cross-Country, IFR, etc.
  • Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
  • Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
  • Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.

President/Owner

Higdon Enterprises, Inc.
01.2014 - Current
  • Established sole proprietorship after a life of performing and managing live music across the United States
  • Grew revenue by 25% year over year
  • Consulted, planned and launched music programs for new venues for local businesses including strategic planning, talent acquisition, musician contract negotiations, scope of business and scheduling.

Sales/Customer Service Trainer

IBEX Global/AT&T
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Coached and developed sales staff to meet client and company objectives
  • Assigned work by discerning individual skills sets to ensure achievement of company attainment and quality metric goals
  • Lead recruitment strategies for new hires.

Commercial Consultant

Bohannon Services, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Collaborated with upper management to reform training manuals
  • Performed on-going market research and strategy to adjust product and service pricing and offerings to maintain competitive edge.

POS Programmer/Customer Service

Craftworks Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Created and executed Menu Project related work plans, identify all necessary resources and revised plans as appropriate to meet changing IT needs
  • Ensured IT programming projects remained on track with given deadlines.

Security Sales Consultant

ADS Security Systems
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Helped customers navigate choices between services with support for questions such as terms, pricing, and availability.
  • Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
  • Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and building rapport with clients.

Customer Service Representative II

Georgia-Pacific Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.

District Sales Manager, Technician & Sales Rep

Cooks Pest Control
01.1995 - 01.2006
  • Named three-time Presidents Club winner in the industry
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Devised strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands and products.

Skills

  • Student progress evaluation
  • Simulation coordination
  • Student assessments
  • Customer Service
  • Flight rules and regulations
  • Crew Resource Management
  • Emergency Procedures/Safety Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making

Education/Training

  • Flight Training: Murfreesboro Aviation, Murfreesboro, TN : PPL, IR training
  • Epic Flight Academy - FL: IR, CSEL, CFI training
  • Aerolux Aviation: CFI Certificate and training
  • Completion Certificate, John Maxwell Leadership Program
  • Certified, Professional Food Manager (CPFM)
  • Purdue University, Certified Management
  • K.D.S. DAR High School, High School Diploma
  • Sales Studies, Countless Sales programs & Education series from Gitomer to Ziglar MS Office, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint & Access

Aircraft Experience

Cessna 172 (various models) 

Cessna 172 S - Dual G1000, Autopilot

Cessna 172 - R172E (XP model) High Performance

Cessna 182Q - High performance

Piper Cherokee PA-28 Warrior

Piper Archer II PA-28


Avionics:

Standard 6-pack

Garmin: 430, 530, 650, 750, G3X, G1000, GFC700 Autopilot, GI 275

Timeline

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Higdon Enterprises, Inc
10.2024 - Current

President/Owner

Higdon Enterprises, Inc.
01.2014 - Current

Sales/Customer Service Trainer

IBEX Global/AT&T
01.2013 - 01.2014

Commercial Consultant

Bohannon Services, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013

POS Programmer/Customer Service

Craftworks Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012

Security Sales Consultant

ADS Security Systems
01.2010 - 01.2011

Customer Service Representative II

Georgia-Pacific Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2010

District Sales Manager, Technician & Sales Rep

Cooks Pest Control
01.1995 - 01.2006

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