Paul Johnson
Ruston,LA
Summary
Dedicated commercial single-engine and multi-engine pilot with over 1,600 flight hours and extensive turbine experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and excellence in aviation. Proven expertise in customer-focused operations, flexible scheduling, and maintaining high standards of professionalism. Solid background in airport management and flight instruction enhances the ability to navigate complex aviation environments effectively. Actively pursuing a corporate flying position to leverage skills and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airport Manager
Ralph C. Weiser Field
01.2025 - Current
- Manage daily airport operations, budgeting, and infrastructure improvements
- Ensure compliance with FAA, state, and local regulations
- Coordinate with tenants, vendors, and aviation stakeholders.
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI)
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver customized flight training
- Manage scheduling,
- Aircraft coordination and customer relationships;
- Provide single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument instruction in real-world environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aviation
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA11.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Operational Flexibility
- Flight Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Crew Resource Management
- Asset/operations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Multitasking
Certification
- Commercial Pilot – ASEL & AMEL
- CFI
- CFII
- MEI
- IGI
Timeline
Airport Manager
Ralph C. Weiser Field
01.2025 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI)
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aviation
Louisiana Tech University
Flight Experience
- Total Time: 1,625
- PIC: 1,565
- Multi-Engine: 125
- Turbine: 100
- Multi-Turbine: 25
- Instrument: 150
- Cross Country: 560
- Night: 130
- Avionics: Steam Gauges (1000+ hrs), Garmin G1000 (200+ hrs), Garmin G3000 (100 hrs)
- Aircraft Instructed: C172, PA-28, BE55, C177, C182, DA40, M20P, PA-22
- TBM: 80
- BE200: 10
- C525: 15
- BE55: 80