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Sawyer Nielsen

Casper,WY

Summary

Passionate about all things aviation with experience in different aircrafts and always looking to learn. Developed skills in high-stakes aviation environment, with focus on safety, precision, and effective communication. Ability to teach complex concepts clearly and concisely, fostering culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Flight Instructor

Rising Wings Aviation
10.2024 - Current
  • Improve student confidence and performance with thorough pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings, addressing specific areas for improvement.
  • Facilitate productive communication between students, instructors, and aircraft maintenance staff to promote a safe and effective training environment.
  • Conduct regular stage checks to evaluate student progress, providing feedback and recommendations for additional training as needed.
  • Assist students in mastering complex aviation concepts through clear explanations and practical demonstrations during ground school sessions.

Aircraft Mechanic Assistant

Rising Wings Aviation
02.2024 - Current
  • Boost operational readiness with timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks according to established timelines.
  • Gained hands-on experience under skilled mechanics supervision, enhancing overall technical knowledge of aircraft systems.
  • Assist in reducing downtime, performing preventive maintenance on a regular basis.


Physical Therapist Technician

North Platte Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Promoted patient safety by monitoring equipment usage and ensuring proper technique during rehabilitation exercises.
  • Built rapport with patients, establishing trust that facilitated open communication about their goals and concerns during therapy sessions.
  • Ensured timely completion of tasks by managing multiple responsibilities, including equipment setup and clean-up after therapy sessions.
  • Developed strong working relationships with Physical Therapists, contributing to an effective team dynamic that enhanced the overall quality of patient care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation

Casper College
Casper, WY
12-2024

Skills

  • Flight instruction techniques
  • Emergency procedures training
  • Upset recovery instruction
  • Cross-country flight planning
  • Radio communication mastery
  • Spin recovery training
  • Mountain flying techniques
  • Ground school instruction
  • Pilot decision making

Certification

Commercial pilot ASEL, CFI, CFI-I

High Performance Endorsement

Hours

Total Time: 718.3

PIC: 618

Cross Country: 133.4

Dual Given: 412.4

TAA: 134.9

Instrument: 3.6 (Hood 60)

High Performance: 2.5

Multi: 2.9


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Flight Instructor

Rising Wings Aviation
10.2024 - Current

Aircraft Mechanic Assistant

Rising Wings Aviation
02.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist Technician

North Platte Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 02.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation

Casper College

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