Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Flight Experience
Timeline

KARSEN KRAMER

Gallatin College at Montana State University
Bozeman,MT
KARSEN KRAMER
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Trustworthy, personable pilot who is dedicated to safety and mentorship of the next generation of pilots as a Certified Flight Instructor. Revered for getting along well with others and all types of personalities. Experienced and adaptable pilot proficient in operating a variety of aircraft.

Work History

Certified Flight Instructor

1 Year 6 Months
TransMedics Flight Training | 02.2025 - Current

Provide flight and ground instruction while emphasizing safety, SOP compliance, aeronautical decision making, and CRM. Train students in instrument, multi-engine, and advanced flight operations while maintaining accurate training records.

Instrument Ground Professor

1 Year 7 Months
Gallatin College at Montana State University | 01.2025 - Current

Teach college level instrument flight coursework covering IFR procedures, regulations, weather, navigation, and aeronautical decision making. Prepares students for safe, professional instrument operations and FAA knowledge requirements.

Teaching Assistant - Meteorology

4 Months
Gallatin College at Montana State University | 08.2024 - 12.2024

Assisted with aviation meteorology instruction, emphasizing weather interpretation, theory, forecasting, and operational decision making.

Crew Member

2 Years 3 Months
Chipotle Mexican Grill | 10.2022 - 01.2025

Provided fast, friendly customer service while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and efficiency in a fast paced environment.

Education

B.S. - Business / Marketing

Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | 01-2027

Associates of Applied Science - Aviation Degree

Gallatin College At Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | 05-2024

Honors graduate of Part 141 coursework including: Advanced Aerodynamics/Navigation, Aviation Safety, Aircraft Systems, Aviation Law, and Meteorology.

Skills

Safety Protocols and Emergency Procedures
Crew Resource Management
Aeronautical Decision Making
Flexibility and Adaptability
High-Performance/ Complex Aircraft Handling
Customer Service and Passenger Interaction

Certification

  • Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor - ASEL/AMEL
  • Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
  • Commercial - ASEL/AMEL
  • Instrument Rating
  • Type Rating(s): LR-60 SIC Privileges
  • High Performance Endorsement
  • Complex Endorsement
  • Tailwheel Endorsement
  • Mountain Flying Instructor
  • First Class Medical Certificate

Flight Experience

Total Time as of August 2026 - 1050 Hours

PIC - 900 hours

SEL - 849

MEL - 196

Nighttime - 68

Cross-Country - 253

Turbine - 40

Instrument - 91

Dual Given - 612

Timeline

Certified Flight Instructor

TransMedics Flight Training
02.2025 - CurrentRead More

Instrument Ground Professor

Gallatin College at Montana State University
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Teaching Assistant - Meteorology

Gallatin College at Montana State University
08.2024 - 12.2024Read More

Crew Member

Chipotle Mexican Grill
10.2022 - 01.2025Read More

Montana State University

B.S. from Business / Marketing
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Gallatin College At Montana State University

Associates of Applied Science from Aviation Degree
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KARSEN KRAMER