Logan Duran
Madison,SD
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) with over 1,150 total flight hours and 770+ hours of dual instruction given. Proven ability to train and mentor student pilots across private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine levels, with a strong emphasis on standardization and operational excellence. Experienced in turbine, multi-engine, cross-country, and night operations. Known for maintaining high instructional quality, aircraft readiness, and adherence to FAA regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Instructor
Riggin Flight Service
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive lessons in various aviation disciplines, covering private, instrument commercial, and multi engine.
- Mentor and guide aspiring pilots, emphasizing safety measures, continuous improvement, and strict adherence to aviation standards.
- Play a key role in training new CFIs, ensuring their familiarity with school protocols and maintaining a high standard of instructional quality.
- Assure the readiness of the aircraft fleet, actively managing fueling procedures and overseeing the retrieval of aircraft from storage, contributing to a reliable and efficient training environment.
Class A CDL Driver
Sysco Foods
02.2023 - Current
- Load and unload cargo efficiently and safely, ensuring it's properly secured.
- Transport and deliver goods on time and accurately, following planned routes and traffic laws.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs, including hours of service.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and customers.
- Handle delivery-related paperwork, such as invoices and manifests.
- Prioritize safety at all times, adhering to DOT regulations and company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs Management
South Dakota State University
South DakotaEMT and Fire Training -
Skills
- Safety management
- Emergency Procedures
- Flight planning
- Situational Awareness
- Communication
- Leadership
- Decision-making
Flight Experience
- Total: 1,150
- PIC: 1,050
- Multi: 121.8
- Turbine: 24.3
- XC: 322
- Night: 82.5
- Instrument: 124.2
- Dual Given: 771.9
Certification
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Single Engine Land
- Multi Engine Land
- Instrument Airplane
- CFI
- CFII
- MEI
- High Performance Endorsement
- Complex Endorsement
- First Class Medical
Timeline
Flight Instructor
Riggin Flight Service
02.2024 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Sysco Foods
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs Management
South Dakota State University
EMT and Fire Training -
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