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Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
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Shannon Parker

Mankato,MN

Summary

TOTAL: 1638.1 PIC: 1525.1 Multi-engine: 477.9 Turbine: 6.6 Instructor: 1216.2 Night: 110.0 Simulated Instrument time: 146.6 Actual Instrument time: 20.2

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

North Star Aviation
Mankato, MN
08.2023 - Current
  • FAA-Approved Check Instructor (Designated Check Airman) - Designated by the FAA under part 141 authority to perform student evaluations, stage checks, and end-of-course practical test for Private, Instrument, Commercial and MEI ratings.
  • Hiring Manager- Responsible for new hire flight instructor hiring, development, and training. Updated and rebuilt hiring process at North Star Aviation, brought our team from 62 instructors to 110.

Board of Directors/Owner

New Ulm Dental
New Ulm, MN
01.2013 - Current
  • Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance service efficiency.
  • Manage daily business operations, ensuring consistent customer satisfaction and quality standards.
  • Train and mentor staff on best practices for workflow optimization and customer engagement.

First Officer Training

Endeavor Airlines
Minneapolis, MN
12.2022 - 03.2023

First Officer training

Senior Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI

North Star Aviation
Mankato, MN
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Instructed student pilots in flight operations and safety protocols to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
  • Developed tailored training programs in the part 141 and part 61 world to enhance students' flying skills and confidence in various aircraft.
  • Evaluated student performance through practical assessments, providing constructive feedback for skill improvement.
  • Mentored novice instructors, sharing best practices for effective teaching methodologies and flight instruction techniques.

Pharmacy Technician

Target
Mankato, MN
05.2013 - 07.2016
  • Compounded medications accurately, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and pharmacy standards.
  • Managed inventory, monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages and ensure optimal product availability.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions, verifying patient information for accuracy and completeness.
  • Trained new team members on operational procedures, enhancing overall team efficiency and performance.

Education

Professional Flight - Aviation

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Certification

BE-400/MU-300 SIC Type Rating

Restricted ATP, Commercial Privileges: AMEL, ASEL

Certified Flight Instructor: Single, Multi-Engine, Instrument

FAA First Class Medical Certificate

US Passport: Current, Unrestricted

Accomplishments

*Captain, Flight Instructor, Safety Officer, Admin and Financial Officer, Mankato Civil Air Patrol, 2018-Present

*Board Member for the Minnesota Youth Aviation Foundation, 2020- Present

*Planning Committee Member & Team Lead, Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, 2019-Present

*Selected for MSP Metropolitan Airports Commission Boot camp, 2017

*Scholarship recipient, MSU, 2018

*Member Alpha Eta Rho, 2018-2020

*Member Women in Aviation International, 2017-Present

*Salvation Army Volunteer, 2012-2020

*Sunday school teacher, 2010-2015, 2018-2012

*Baseball and volleyball coach, 2018-2022

Timeline

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

North Star Aviation
08.2023 - Current

First Officer Training

Endeavor Airlines
12.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI

North Star Aviation
03.2021 - 11.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Target
05.2013 - 07.2016

Board of Directors/Owner

New Ulm Dental
01.2013 - Current

Professional Flight - Aviation

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Southern Utah University
Shannon Parker