LinnDee Kangas
Caldwell,ID
Summary
To be awarded the 2026 Advanced Flight Training Scholarship from the Gem State Chapter of Women in Aviation International and utilize it to receive my Certified Flight Instructor Rating. With this rating I will begin my professional aviation career as a flight instructor, advance to becoming an airline pilot, and continue advocating for women in the aviation industry through community involvement and volunteering.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandising Associate - Operations
Kohls Department Store
Nampa, Idaho
10.2022 - Current
- Receive and merchandise newly delivered product onto sales floor promptly
- Build product displays and place appropriate signage for merchandise
- Train new associates on merchandising standards and best practices
- Implement visual merchandising plans to align with brand guidelines
- Manage sales floor stock
Sales Merchandiser
Dairy Fresh Farms
Olympia, Washington
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Engaged customers to promote sales of products in store
- Merchandising product onto store shelves efficiently
- Distributing frozen food product into stores
- Assisting in route delivery
Education
Associate Degree in Business -
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA06-2022
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Situational awareness
- Customer relationship management
- Stress management
Certification
Commercial Pilot ASEL
Instrument Rated
Complex Endorsement
Second Class Medical Certificate
Instrument Rated
Complex Endorsement
Second Class Medical Certificate
Flight Hours
Total Hours: 245
Pilot in Command: 160
Cross Country: 33
Solo: 22
Community Involvement
- Member and volunteer of Women in Aviation International: Gem State Chapter
Volunteer events include:
-Girls in Aviation Day 2024
-She Tech 2025
-Girls in Aviation Day 2025 planning committee
-Girls in Aviation Day 2025 - Cofounder and current leader of Juliets Aviatrix Group
-KEUL based all female pilot group built to support, encourage, and help one another achieve career pilot goals - Volunteer coach for youth basketball and fastpitch (2018-2021)
Timeline
Merchandising Associate - Operations
Kohls Department Store
10.2022 - Current
Sales Merchandiser
Dairy Fresh Farms
06.2020 - 08.2022
Associate Degree in Business -
Pierce College