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Kai Aricayos

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Certified Flight Instructor with Commercial Multi-Engine and Instrument ratings. Dedicated to fostering student success through structured training, safety, and mentorship, while contributing to a professional flight school environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Platoon Leader

100th Quartermaster Company- U.S Army National Guard
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead and train soldiers in high-pressure operational environments.
  • Manage logistics, personnel readiness, and mission execution.
  • Developed leadership, decision-making, and communication skills transferable to aviation safety and instruction

Student Pilot

University of North Dakota Phx Foundation
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Completed over 261 hours in Piper Seminole, Archer, and Cessna aircraft.
  • Conducted cross-country navigation, instrument approaches, and multi-engine operations.
  • Prepared for checkrides by completing detailed performance calculations and emergency procedure scenarios.

Education

Urban Studies

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05-2022

Skills

  • Aircraft Systems Knowledge: Piper Seminole, Archer, Cessna 172
  • Aviation Tools: ForeFlight, Garmin G1000
  • Leadership & Training: Developed instructional techniques through CFI Training/Military Officer training
  • Languages: fluent in Japanese

Flight Hours

  • Total Time: 261 hours
  • Pilot in Command (PIC): 187 hours
  • Multi-Engine: 19.6 hours
  • Instrument: 28 hours

Certification

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL)
  • Instrument Rating (IR) – Airplane
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane Single-Engine
  • FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
  • United Aviate Program Cadet

Planning to pursue:

  • CFII (Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument)

Timeline

Student Pilot

University of North Dakota Phx Foundation
09.2022 - 08.2025

Platoon Leader

100th Quartermaster Company- U.S Army National Guard
05.2022 - Current

Urban Studies

University of Nevada Las Vegas