Matthew Bridges
Dana Point,CA
Summary
CFII with 328.5 hours of flight experience and a love for aviation. Eight years of public safety and instructional experience with California State Parks, bringing proven leadership, risk management, and communication skills to flight instruction.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Ocean Rescue Unit Operator & Junior Lifeguard Instructor
California State Parks – Crystal Cove State Park
- Assessed and mitigated risk in dynamic, time-critical environments.
- Instructed and mentored junior lifeguards in rescue procedures.
- Developed leadership and communication through classroom and hands-on instruction.
- Exercised sound judgment and professionalism during emergency operations.
Education
Social Ecology
University of California
Irvine, CACertification
- CFII
- CMEL
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
- Total: 328.5
- PIC: 148
- XC: 67.6
- Instrument: 57.2
FLIGHT TRAINING
- Sunrise Aviation - KSNA
- ATP Flight School – KCRQ
AIRCRAFT & AVIONICS
- Aircraft: Cessna 172 (carbureted & fuel injected), Piper PA-44 Seminole
- Avionics: Six-Pack, Garmin G5, Garmin G650, Garmin G1000
LEADERSHIP
- NCAA Division I Water Polo Athlete – UC Irvine
- Member of a nationally ranked team (No. 4)
- Eight years of instructional and public safety leadership
Timeline
Ocean Rescue Unit Operator & Junior Lifeguard Instructor
California State Parks – Crystal Cove State Park
Social Ecology
University of California