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Summary
Dynamic Flight Instructor at Leading Edge Flight Academy with a proven track record in flight operations management and safety. Expert in transforming challenges into learning opportunities while fostering teamwork and effective communication. Demonstrated exceptional situational awareness and problem-solving skills, ensuring students achieve their pilot certification with confidence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Instructor
Leading Edge Flight Academy
06.2025 - Current
- Tailored instruction for diverse students by identifying individual learning styles and guiding them from foundational skills to pilot certification.
- Acted swiftly in potentially dangerous situations to mitigate risks and transform challenges into valuable learning experiences for students.
- Coordinated schedules with students and dispatch to ensure consistent training progress despite maintenance and weather interruptions.
Aviation Tutor
Central Oregon Community College
Bend
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed personalized learning plans to enhance student understanding and performance.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions in various subjects for diverse student needs.
- Guided struggling students to clarify concepts and achieve deeper understanding.
Tree Arborist
Bend And Redmond Tree Service
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Overcame challenges while climbing 60ft trees with a chainsaw to limb, top, and chunk.
- Fell and limb trees near houses with precision, preventing potential damage.
- Operated chainsaws and chipper to eliminate safety hazards during operations.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic by diligently completing tasks to support team efficiency.
Education
Associates of Science - Aviation
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OregonSkills
- Flight operations management
- Safety management
- Situational awareness
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Multitasking
References
- Lisa Shipman, Leading edge program director/fixed wing advisor, lshipman@cocc.edu, 541-318-3736
- Joseph Long, Flight instructor, jlong@planesense.com, 360-726-0049
- Scott Briggs, Flight instructor, sbriggs@flybend.com, 503-309-1066
Outside Experience And Achievements
- Student council in high school
- Led my graduating class and ran school events
- Collectively raised $27000 for our school’s sparrow child
- Team captain- football, lacrosse, track
Timeline
Flight Instructor
Leading Edge Flight Academy
06.2025 - Current
Aviation Tutor
Central Oregon Community College
02.2025 - 05.2025
Tree Arborist
Bend And Redmond Tree Service
05.2020 - 08.2021
Associates of Science - Aviation
Central Oregon Community College