Nicolas L. DeSantis
Remsen,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable pilot. Background in aviation with focus on safety and precision during flight operations. Demonstrated situational awareness and decision-making skills in dynamic environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
United Aviate Academy
Goodyear, AZ
12.2023 - 02.2026
- Commercially Certificated Pilot with Instrument Rating, CFI certificate with CFII rating. Experienced in the Cirrus SR20 ASEL, DA42 and PA-44 AMEL aircraft.
Resident Assistant
SUNY Cortland
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Resident Assistant for Higgins Residence Hall. Managed over 163 residents throughout their stay in the dormitories.
Psychology Intern
Central New York DDSO
Utica, NY
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Intern for the Principal Psychologist in the Utica office for the OPWDD, Dr. Lisa Lucas-Myers. Accompanied staff psychologists while conducting their daily counseling duties. Provided instruction on workplace burnout causes and triggers.
EV Roofing
Westmoreland, NY
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Installed and performed maintenance on commercial roofing systems.
Northwestern Mutual
New Hartford, NY
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Contracted and Licensed clients along with developing/assisting interns through their academic courses.
Bank Teller
GPO Federal Credit Union
Utica, NY
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed transactions and financial duties for each member of the bank.
Warehouse stocking employee
McCraith Beverages
New York Mills, NY
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Warehouse stocking employee.
Cook/Busboy
Symeon’s Restaurant
Yorkville, NY
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Busboy and Cook for Symeon’s Greek Restaurant.
Assistant Landscaper
Eli’s Landscaping and Earthscapes
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed landscaping duties to include mowing, planting, tree removal and house demolition.
Guest Host
Disney English
09.2009
- Chaperon/liaison for foreign students attending Disney English curriculum.
Assistant Project Manager
National Building & Restoration Corporation
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Various duties that contributed to the construction of major buildings around the Utica area.
Education
Flight School - Pilot Training
United Aviate Academy
Goodyear, AZ02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2020
Flight School
United Aviate Academy
Goodyear, AZ02-2026
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Effective time management
- Team player mentality
- Adaptable to change
- Exceptional communication
Certification
- Commercial ASEL/AMEL/Instrument
- CFI/CFII ASEL
- Total Time: 422
- PIC Time: 255
- FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate
Timeline
Student
United Aviate Academy
12.2023 - 02.2026
Assistant Project Manager
National Building & Restoration Corporation
06.2023 - 09.2023
EV Roofing
09.2022 - 05.2023
Northwestern Mutual
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bank Teller
GPO Federal Credit Union
03.2021 - 03.2022
Warehouse stocking employee
McCraith Beverages
06.2020 - 11.2020
Psychology Intern
Central New York DDSO
06.2019 - 09.2019
Resident Assistant
SUNY Cortland
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Landscaper
Eli’s Landscaping and Earthscapes
08.2017 - 08.2018
Cook/Busboy
Symeon’s Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2020
Guest Host
Disney English
09.2009
Flight School - Pilot Training
United Aviate Academy
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY, Cortland
Flight School
United Aviate Academy