Luke Davis
San Diego,CA
Summary
Aviation professional with extensive experience across diverse roles, including Certified Flight Instructor, Skydive Pilot, Rotorcraft Pilot, Drone Mechanic, and Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Skilled in operating, maintaining, and instructing on a variety of aircraft and aviation systems with a strong commitment to safety, precision, and performance. Excited to bring expertise and dedication to the role of Air Transportation Pilot at SkyWest Airlines.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skydive Pilot — Cessna Stationair
Pacific Coast Skydiving
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted skydive flights under Part 91 regulations, ensuring safety and operational standards.
- Performed Pilot-in-Command responsibilities, and mentored new pilots on safety and emergency protocols.
Flight Instructor — Cessna 172, Piper PA-28
First Flight Corporation
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Trained students for private and commercial check rides.
- Conducted flight reviews and checkouts.
- Provided ground instruction and mock check rides.
MQ-1 Predator Mechanic
Battlespace Flight Services LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Maintained and serviced remotely piloted aircraft
- Specialized in flight control rigging and engine repair
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician F-15 Eagle
United States Air Force
01.1999 - 01.2011
- Led inspections as Phase Inspection Dock Chief, overseeing detailed evaluations of structural, mechanical, and avionics systems to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Specialized as a Crew Chief and Flight Control Specialist, managing daily maintenance, diagnosing complex flight system issues, and coordinating with pilots and support teams to maintain operational excellence.
- Served as a Crash Recovery Team Member, executing emergency responses, recovering damaged aircraft, and conducting post-incident analyses to enhance safety protocols, and minimize downtime.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Pilot
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, ORSkills
Total Time 1331
Pilot in Command 1197
Dual Given 404
Multiengine 14
Cross Country 197
Simulated Instrument 91
Actual Instrument 8
Night 54
High Performance 397
Complex 81
Rotorcraft 73
Simulated Rotorcraft 18
Certificates and Ratings
- Commercial Pilot: Airplane Single Engine Land | Airplane Multiengine Land
- Instrument Rating: Airplane
- Rotorcraft Rating: Helicopter | Instrument Helicopter
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI): Airplane Single Engine
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker, Bend, OR 2014–2020
- CDL, TP Trucking, 2020–2022
Timeline
Skydive Pilot — Cessna Stationair
Pacific Coast Skydiving
01.2024 - Current
Flight Instructor — Cessna 172, Piper PA-28
First Flight Corporation
09.2023 - Current
MQ-1 Predator Mechanic
Battlespace Flight Services LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician F-15 Eagle
United States Air Force
01.1999 - 01.2011
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker, Bend, OR 2014–2020
- CDL, TP Trucking, 2020–2022
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Pilot
Central Oregon Community College
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