John DeRoche
Certified Flight Instructor
Denver,CO
Summary
Certified Flight Instructor with 7 ratings and no check ride failures. Motivated to become established in the aviation community. Proven leadership and teaching ability grown overtime through school and military experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer in Army active duty combat arms role, and Naval Intelligence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
US Naval Non Commissioned Officer
US Navy Reserves
12.2023 - Current
- Led and supervised intelligence operations for Reserve unit, coordinating analysis, dissemination, and reporting of actionable intelligence to support mission readiness and strategic decision-making.
- Conducted detailed threat assessments and intelligence briefings using multi-source data (HUMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT), enhancing situational awareness for leadership and deployed units.
- Managed and trained reserve personnel in intelligence systems, analytical tools, and reporting protocols, improving team proficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with joint military, federal, and local agencies to integrate intelligence products, strengthen force protection measures, and support homeland defense initiatives.
- Maintained and updated classified databases, ensuring accuracy, compliance with security policies, and timely distribution of critical intelligence products to stakeholders.
US Army Non Commissioned Officer
US Army
12.2018 - 05.2023
- Served as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Commander, leading a crew in reconnaissance, security, and mounted maneuver operations while maintaining full accountability of all weapons, optics, communications gear, and vehicle systems.
- Directed training and readiness of soldiers in armored reconnaissance tactics, gunnery, surveillance, route security, and rapid maneuver under both day and night conditions.
- Deployed to Poland in support of NATO operations, conducting joint multinational training exercises to strengthen interoperability with allied forces and enhance regional security.
- Coordinated and executed reconnaissance missions alongside U.S. and NATO partners, delivering accurate, timely battlefield intelligence to support higher-level operational decisions.
Freestyle Snowboard Coach
Woodward Copper
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Coached youth in freestyle snowboarding fundamentals and safe trick progression, providing individualized instruction while promoting confidence and proper technique.
- Set up and supported major terrain-park events, including Red Bull–sponsored competitions, assisting with course layout, safety flow, and on-snow coordination.
- Served as an Animation Coordinator, organizing guest flow, maintaining safe riding areas, and ensuring terrain features were properly maintained and ready for daily use.
- Delivered safety briefings and supervised riding zones, applying risk-management practices to create a safe, positive environment for youth of varying skill levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colleyville Heritage High School
Colleyville, TXIn Progress - Outdoor Recreation And Leadership
Colorado Mountain College
Leadville, CO 07.2014 - 10.2016
Ratings - PVT, INS, COM, CFI, COM MULTI, MEI, CFII
ATP Flight School
Centennial, CO 08.2024 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Aerospace Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO02-2026
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Emergency and non-emergency response
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
Certification
- Private Pilot (ASEL) (Cessna 172S)
- Instrument Rating (ASEL) (Cessna 172S)
- Commercial (ASEL) (Cessna 172S)
- Certified Flight Instructor (ASEL) (Cessna 172S)
- Commercial Multi Engine (AMEL) (Piper Seminole PA-44)
- Multi Engine Instructor (AMEL) (Piper Seminole PA-44)
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (AMEL) (Piper Seminole PA-44)
Additional Information
Total Hours: 258.7
Pilot in Command: 179.8
Cross Country: 111.9
Day / Night: 239.2 / 18.7
Simulated Instrument: 73.6
Actual Instrument: 1
Landings Day / Night: 501 / 46
Single Engine Land: 231
Multi Engine Land: 26.6
Flight Experience
- Trained out of Centennial Airport, Colorado (KAPA)
- Certified Flight Instructor out of Ogden, Utah (KOGD)
- Trained on G1000 avionics
- Rent standard 6 pack airplanes
- Airplanes used in training: Cessna 172 Skyhawk (G1000) and Piper Seminole (G1000)
Timeline
Ratings - PVT, INS, COM, CFI, COM MULTI, MEI, CFII
ATP Flight School
08.2024 - 10.2025
US Naval Non Commissioned Officer
US Navy Reserves
12.2023 - Current
US Army Non Commissioned Officer
US Army
12.2018 - 05.2023
Freestyle Snowboard Coach
Woodward Copper
10.2017 - 05.2018
In Progress - Outdoor Recreation And Leadership
Colorado Mountain College
07.2014 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Colleyville Heritage High School
Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Aerospace Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver