Mike Yi
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Skydive Instructor at Skydive Buckeye, adept at academic instruction and student assessments. Proven ability to motivate learners and enhance course content, ensuring effective learning outcomes. Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence drive successful educational experiences.
Dedicated Air Crew Officer with career history of excellent flight performance under extreme pressure. Works well within multinational operations where clear communication and outstanding performance are part of greater mission.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Skydive Instructor
Skydive Buckeye, Hawaii, Monterrey, Santa Cruz
01.2012 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Quantum Heli
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties, and patrol flights.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
- Checked aircraft prior to flights to maintain proper functionality of engines, controls, instruments and other systems.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Operated aircraft at high-density altitudes, mountainous terrain and extremely cold flight conditions.
- Briefed passengers on takeoff and landing times, unforeseen obstacles and weather conditions.
- Filed instrument flight plans with air traffic control, enabling proper flight coordination.
- Conducted aircraft walk-arounds before entering cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
- Kept passengers and crew members safe by applying advanced skills and in-depth operational knowledge.
- Calculated fuel quantity required by compiling data on route, weather and plane load.
- Used instrumentation to pilot aircraft during poor visibility.
- Communicated with air traffic control regarding takeoff and landing, flight pattern changes and emergencies.
US Army- Infantry/Paratrooper/Scout
Department of Defense
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Executed directives from command center with necessary timeliness and efficiency.
- Helped restore war-torn areas by contributing to reconstruction operations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
- Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members.
- Monitored and reported enemy activity to command center.
- Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on battlefield.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- 36 months in a combat zone OIF
Sushi Helper
Ninja Sushi
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Bus Boy
Sam Choy BLC
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
Bus Boy
Koa Pancake House
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation
Dodge City College
Kansas City, KS05-2024
Skills
- Academic instruction
- Aircraft systems
- Aviation regulations
- Flight coordination
- Mission planning
- Customer engagement
- Table management
- Food handler card
- Flexible schedule
- Adaptable
Certification
Food handlers Certificate
Timeline
Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Quantum Heli
01.2022 - 07.2024
Skydive Instructor
Skydive Buckeye, Hawaii, Monterrey, Santa Cruz
01.2012 - Current
US Army- Infantry/Paratrooper/Scout
Department of Defense
01.2003 - 01.2012
Sushi Helper
Ninja Sushi
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bus Boy
Sam Choy BLC
01.2000 - 01.2003
Bus Boy
Koa Pancake House
01.1999 - 01.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation
Dodge City College
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