Mackenzie Gilliland
Flight Instructor / Pilot
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Methodical Flight Instructor providing primary and advanced flight instruction to private and commercial 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.
Diligent Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator of small and large airframes. Familiar with handling location-based and long-distance charter routes. Flexible in face of customer demands and changing conditions. Knowledgeable about UAS systems, FAA and other requirements applicable to each type of flight.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Tech Department Specialist
Target
11.2023 - Current
- Provided attentive service to customers, fostering strong relationships and promoting return business.
- Achieved high performance ratings during periodic evaluations, reflecting commitment to excellence in the role.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Actively participated in ongoing training programs to continuously improve skillset and stay current with industry trends.
Certified Flight Instructor
Air Trek North
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Trained individual clients through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- 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.
- Operated complex multi-engine wing aircrafts and flight simulators, instructing students.
Certifies Flight Instructor
Twin Cities Flight Training
12.2022 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Operated complex multi-engine fixed-wing aircrafts and flight simulators, instructing and evaluating students.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights 08.2013 - 2017.05
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace - Unmanned Aerial Systems
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 08.2017 - 2022.12
Skills
Performance evaluation
Certification
Certified Flight instructor
Extra Flight Training
Altitude Chamber Hypoxia Training
Obscured Cockpit Training
Spatial Disorientation Training
High Crosswind Trainer
Air Traffic Management training
Safety Management System Training
Small and Large Drone Training
Crew Resource management Training
Aviation Metrology training
UAS Ground and Flight systems
Logged hours
Total- 390hrs
XC- 58hrs
PIC- 155hrs
Multi- 36hrs
As CFI- 150hrs
Instrument- 53hr
Timeline
Tech Department Specialist
Target
11.2023 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Air Trek North
04.2023 - 10.2023
Certifies Flight Instructor
Twin Cities Flight Training
12.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace - Unmanned Aerial Systems
University of North Dakota
08.2017 - 2022.12
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Academy
08.2013 - 2017.05