Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Kyle Kersten

South Weber,UT

Summary

Methodical Flight Instructor with one year of experience providing primary and advanced flight instruction to private pilots and students. Extensive knowledge of aerodynamics, flight characteristics and aircraft teaching procedures. Well-versed with latest flight instructional techniques and procedures of standard aviation training programs. Communicative and safety-conscious professional possessing excellent multitasking, recordkeeping and instructional abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Flight Instructor (instrument-airplane)

FLT Academy
06.2023 - Current
  • Improved student confidence and performance with thorough pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings, addressing specific areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated productive communication between students, instructors, and aircraft maintenance staff to promote a safe and effective training environment.
  • Enhanced student pilot skills by implementing personalized training plans and progress tracking.
  • Increased overall flight safety by consistently enforcing strict adherence to FAA regulations during all instructional sessions.
  • Contributed to the overall reputation and success of the flight school by consistently demonstrating professionalism, expertise, and enthusiasm in all aspects of instruction.

Line Service Technician

Signature Flight Support
12.2023 - Current
  • Adhered to strict safety guidelines while performing towing operations, reducing the risk of accidents or damage to aircraft
  • Provided timely and accurate refueling services to ensure on-time departures
  • Performed de-icing services during winter months, ensuring safe takeoffs and landings for aircraft in challenging weather conditions
  • Assisted pilots with flight preparation tasks, ensuring timely departures and smooth operations.

Pricing Department Assistant Manager

Big Deal Outlet
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for managing the night shift team of 23 people including 3 team leaders
  • Assistant Manager for a department of 44 people including 7 total team leaders
  • Responsibilities included maximizing efficiency in pricing and inspecting product to be sent to 6 stores, and managing performance and development of employees.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate cross-functional projects for improved results.

Pricing Associate

Big Deal Outlet
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • This company specializes in reselling merchandise returned to major retailers such as Walmart and Target
  • My job was to inspect and price merchandise to be sold at any of our 6 locations, I was also tasked with training new employees and other special projects as needed.

Line Service Technician

TAC Air
06.2014 - 10.2015
  • See Signature Flight Support above.

LANDSCAPING

SANDRIDGE YARD SERVICES LLC.
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • This company was built from the ground up by my Dad, myself, and my younger brother
  • We started by just taking care of a small property owned by the HOA adjacent to our home but then expanded to taking care of newly constructed homes built by Brighton Homes and many other individual clients
  • Our cliental grew from 2 to 15+ by word of mouth only.

Education

Flight Training -

FLT Academy
01.2023

Zoology B.S. -

Weber State University
08.2021

High School Diploma -

Northridge H.S.
06.2014

Skills

  • Ramp Safety Awareness

  • Aircraft Marshalling

  • Aircraft fueling

  • Flight Line Operations

  • Passenger Assistance

  • Airport safety regulations

  • Flight Instruction Techniques

  • Radio Communication Mastery

  • Cross-Country Flight Planning

  • Flight Simulator Training

  • Multi-Engine Aircraft Operation

  • Mountain Flying Techniques

  • Ground School Instruction

  • Aircraft Systems Knowledge

References

References available upon request

Certification

CFII, CSEL, CMEL

Tow Certified

Forklift Certified


Timeline

Line Service Technician

Signature Flight Support
12.2023 - Current

Certified Flight Instructor (instrument-airplane)

FLT Academy
06.2023 - Current

Pricing Department Assistant Manager

Big Deal Outlet
03.2022 - 06.2023

Pricing Associate

Big Deal Outlet
03.2018 - 03.2022

Line Service Technician

TAC Air
06.2014 - 10.2015

LANDSCAPING

SANDRIDGE YARD SERVICES LLC.
01.2011 - 01.2014

Flight Training -

FLT Academy

Zoology B.S. -

Weber State University

High School Diploma -

Northridge H.S.

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