Melissa Carlson
Gallatin,TN
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
Nationwide Aviation
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Provided over 400 hours of comprehensive flight and ground training, achieving a 100% first-time pass rate on FAA practical tests
- Established and monitored stringent safety procedures and best practices from preflight planning to engine shutdown, resulting in 0 aircraft incidents
- Fostered a positive learning environment by maintaining open communication and consistent feedback, contributing to overall student success and retention.
Ground Operations Supervisor
Southwest Airlines
Nashville, TN
06.2016 - 02.2022
- Acquired comprehensive expertise through an 18-month ground operations curriculum, encompassing detailed courses on safety, security procedures, servant leadership, and customer support standards
- Directed a team of 20 in daily tasks, maintaining operational readiness and adhering to multiple collective bargaining agreements
- Conducted daily briefings on network operations, contributing to a 90% on-time performance rate at the Nashville station.
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
U. S. Army
Savannah, GA
11.2010 - 01.2016
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools and schematics to resolve intricate powerplant malfunctions, resulting in sustained operational readiness of 85%
- Oversaw the efforts of 7 mechanics, supporting 36 aircraft through 1000 hours of safe, effective maintenance
- Coordinated audits of $2M in security assets and $500K in aircraft components to achieve zero discrepancies.
Education
Certified Flight Instructor -
SkyWarrior Flight Training
Pensacola, FL01-2023
MBA - Aviation Marketing
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Worldwide01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL01-2008
Skills
CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS:
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), ASEL
Commercial Certificate; ASEL, AMEL
Instrument Airplane
Tailwheel
FAA First Class Medical
Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
Total Time: 830
PIC: 700
Multi-Engine: 29
Instrument: 91
Cross Country: 145
Night: 45
Instruction Given: 400
Involvement
Women in Aviation #16454
Ninety-Nines #77622
Secretary, Nashville 99s
Freedom Aviation Network, Pilot Assist
Angel Flight Pilot Assist
Girls in Aviation Day
Music City STOL
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
Nationwide Aviation
07.2023 - Current
Ground Operations Supervisor
Southwest Airlines
06.2016 - 02.2022
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
U. S. Army
11.2010 - 01.2016
Certified Flight Instructor -
SkyWarrior Flight Training
MBA - Aviation Marketing
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Florida Institute of Technology
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