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Kelvin Zhao

Grapevine

Summary

Collaborative leader and innate philomath with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture and growth mindset. “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” - Socrates

Total Flight Time: 3,009 Hrs

Airplane Single Engine: 1,453.6 Hrs

Airplane Multi Engine: 1505.4 Hrs

Pilot In Command: 1,756.3 Hrs

As Flight Instructor: 1121.7 Hrs

Cross-Country: 1,059 Hrs

Instrument: 1,152.3 Hrs

FTD SIM: 50 Hrs

Night: 836.0 Hrs

Twin Turbine: 1,325 Hrs

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

First Officer, B767/B757

Air Transport International
DFW
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted thorough pre-flight inspections to verify aircraft compliance with safety standards.
  • Assisted in developing flight schedules by evaluating operational constraints and crew availability.
  • Coordinated with air traffic control to secure clearances and maintain communication during flights.
  • Executed navigational duties, utilizing advanced flight management systems for route optimization.
  • Collaborated with the Captain and crew members to ensure smooth communication and coordination during flights.

Captain. BE 99

Ameriflight
DFW
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated flight operations, prioritizing safety and compliance while optimizing crew resource management during missions.
  • Monitored real-time weather updates and adjusted flight plans to maintain optimal safety standards throughout journeys.
  • Led pre-flight briefings, fostering clear communication among crew members regarding roles and responsibilities to enhance efficiency.
  • Reviewed aircraft performance data post-flight, providing insights for maintenance teams to ensure operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with ground services to streamline logistics, ensuring timely departures and arrivals while maintaining customer satisfaction standards.

Chief Pilot

Aurora Aviation Academy
Reno, NV
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed all systems and situations affecting flight while preserving client comfort, safety and training progression.
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with instructors and mechanics for post-maintenance check flights.
  • Check-ride coordination between student progression and DPE availability.
  • Maintained current knowledge of FAR, ICAO and EASA regulations.
  • Monitored pilot performance and coached individual team members to improve abilities.
  • Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
  • Constant encouragement of safety culture and operational transparency.
  • **Safety Audits**: Conducted regular safety audits to ensure compliance with aviation regulations and standards.

Assistant Chief Pilot

CFI Academy
Acampo, United States
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managed over 60 clients' training annually.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Check Airmen for contracted instructors

Instructor Pilot

Embry-Riddle
Prescott, AZ
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • 80% 141 student pass rate
  • 4 students achieved top 10 percent of class.
  • Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
  • Recommend curriculum improvements to improve student learning and success 80 %.
  • Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.

ISD - Zone Leader, Afterschool Program Zone Leader

Alphabest, Prosper
Frisco, TX
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Children PBS Trained
  • CPR Certified
  • Worked with Pre-K to 5th Grade
  • Fitness and Language( Mandarin Chinese) instructor
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.

Assistant to Senior Marketing Director

MJN Associates, LLC
Frisco, TX
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Worked with Excel Spreadsheet for data collection
  • Worked with Word Doc for formatting Product Toxicology Certificate
  • Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to understand opportunities and potential value.

Private Tutor - Math tutor

Contractor
Little Elm, TX
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Tutored STARR and TAKS test Prep
  • Algebra I & II
  • AP Physics C
  • Created study guides and plans for student exam preparation based on self-designed practice tests and school curricula.
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lone Star High School
Frisco, TX
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ
12.2015

No Degree - Chemistry

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
05.2016

Flight School - Aircraft Piloting And Navigation

American Flyer
Addison, TX
10.2017

Flight School - Aircraft Piloting And Navigation

ATP Flight Academy
Tacoma, WA
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Science

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03-2026

Skills

  • Standard Operation Procedure Development
  • Licensed Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Pilot
  • Licensed Flight Instructor CFI, CFII, MEI
  • Training Course Outline Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operations management
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flight deck management
  • Instrument interpretation
  • Navigation proficiency
  • Passenger safety
  • Crew resource management

Accomplishments

    Master Wings Phase I

    Eagle Scout

    Sky Kids Volunteer Pilot

    Boy Scout Camp Leader

    2nd Place 3A State High School Varsity Tennis

    Central Valley Flying Club Founder

    Aurora Aviation Academy LLC Founder

Certification

  • Youth Protection Safety Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • Commercial SEL & MEL with Instrument
  • CFI, CFII, MEI
  • FCC Radio Operator License
  • 1St Class Medical

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

First Officer, B767/B757

Air Transport International
09.2023 - Current

Captain. BE 99

Ameriflight
03.2023 - 09.2023

Chief Pilot

Aurora Aviation Academy
09.2021 - 03.2023

Assistant Chief Pilot

CFI Academy
08.2020 - 09.2021

Instructor Pilot

Embry-Riddle
04.2019 - 05.2020

ISD - Zone Leader, Afterschool Program Zone Leader

Alphabest, Prosper
08.2016 - 05.2017

Assistant to Senior Marketing Director

MJN Associates, LLC
06.2015 - 08.2016

Private Tutor - Math tutor

Contractor
01.2014 - 06.2014

No Degree - Chemistry

Collin County Community College District

High School Diploma -

Lone Star High School

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Flight School - Aircraft Piloting And Navigation

American Flyer

Flight School - Aircraft Piloting And Navigation

ATP Flight Academy

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Science

Liberty University

Languages

  • Mandarin Chinese

  • English

Languages

  • Mandarin Chinese

  • English

Hobbies

World History

Philosophy

Astronomy

Anthropology

Tennis

Personal Information

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