Joshua Simpson
Summary
Responsible flight instructor offering in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals and ground and flight emergency procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
Kilo Aviation
09.2023 - Current
- Managed scheduling of aircraft reservations while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Developed lesson plans for student pilots based on their individual needs.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods to maximize learning potential of students.
- Offered flexible work schedule to meet needs of students.
- Facilitated productive communication between students, instructors, and aircraft maintenance staff to promote a safe and effective training environment.
C-130 Aircraft Maintainer
Air National Guard
08.2019 - Current
- Completed aircraft service, repairs, and overhauls to achieve airworthiness
- Conducted quality inspections of tires, and landing gear to locate evidence of damage
- Replaced or repaired the aircraft's worn, defective, and damaged components to return each to an airworthy status.
Flight Operations
Southern Illinois University
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed effective communications between the aircraft control team and maintenance personnel
- Dispatched, and ramped out aircraft to maintain an on-time flight schedule
- Used out-the-box thinking to solve practical issues with limited resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2023
Skills
- Total Time - 408
- PIC - 241
- Dual Given - 75
- Night - 32
- Complex PIC - 72
- High Performance PIC - 52
Certification
- Certified Flight Instructor ASEL
- Commercial ASEL & AMEL
- Instrument Rating
- 1st Class Medical
- FCC Radio Operator Certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Mentor, First Robotics Team 5442, Washington, IL, 10/2018, Present
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
Kilo Aviation
09.2023 - Current
Flight Operations
Southern Illinois University
07.2022 - 05.2023
C-130 Aircraft Maintainer
Air National Guard
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Southern Illinois University
- Certified Flight Instructor ASEL
- Commercial ASEL & AMEL
- Instrument Rating
- 1st Class Medical
- FCC Radio Operator Certificate
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