SOPHIA BIRBAS
New Cumberland,PA
Summary
Instrument rated commercial pilot with hands-on aircraft maintenance experience, and a background in aviation operations, safety, and technical troubleshooting. Experienced in coordinating daily operations, supporting safety procedures, conducting aircraft maintenance on various aircraft alongside certified mechanics, and working in highly regulated environments. Brings strong judgment, attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Assistant / Flight School Supervisor
Forward Aero
02.2026 - Current
- Assist FAA-certified A&P mechanics with annual, 100-hour, and routine inspections on piston aircraft; ferry aircraft and conduct post-maintenance and post-alteration test flights.
- Assisted with maintenance on the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General's Cessna 208B, including landing gear and tire servicing, wheel bearing and airframe lubrication, and brake fluid servicing.
- Coordinate daily flight school operations, scheduling, billing, and customer service for 140+ students and 19 instructors.
- Monitor maintenance and inspection status for a 12-aircraft fleet to support operational readiness, and ensure flight school operations are in compliance with TSA and FAA regulations.
- Helped lead a youth aviation outreach program with All You Can Inc., coordinating airport and KMDT ATC tower tours that introduce underprivileged youth from the Harrisburg and Steelton school districts to aviation careers.
Aviation Safety Study Participant
EIT, Inc.
01.2026
- Served as a research participant for the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), operating a Cessna 172 flight simulator and completing cognitive evaluations to support research on pilot cognitive capabilities.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Sorted outbound packages using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems
Software Engineering Intern
Track5Media
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Troubleshot software defects, tested application updates, and improved user interfaces.
- Developed advertising webpages and maintained applications using Laravel, PHP, and jQuery.
Warehouse Associate / Learning Ambassador
Amazon
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Trained and coached more than 20 new employees.
- Supported workplace safety initiatives and efficient warehouse operations.
- Completed HAZMAT training for handling and disposal of damaged hazardous-material packages.
Park Ambassador
Manheim Township Parks and Recreation
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained park and facility cleanliness across 13 township parks.
- Reported maintenance concerns and communicated with visitors and facility renters.
- Greeted park visitors and provided directions, facility information, and program assistance.
Education
Commercial Pilot Certificate -
Premier Pilot Training
New Cumberland, PA10-2026
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Western Governors University
Remote01-2025
Skills
- Commercial Pilot Certificate Single Engine Land, Instrument, Complex, High Performance
- Currently pursuing Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On and Flight Instructor ratings
- FAA Medical: First-Class
- Flight Experience: 280 Total 200 PIC 51 Instrument 14 Night 84 Cross-Country 10 High Performance 13 Turbine PIC 31 Multi-Engine
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Assistant / Flight School Supervisor
Forward Aero
02.2026 - Current
Aviation Safety Study Participant
EIT, Inc.
01.2026
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
09.2025 - 12.2025
Software Engineering Intern
Track5Media
05.2024 - 05.2025
Warehouse Associate / Learning Ambassador
Amazon
05.2023 - 09.2024
Park Ambassador
Manheim Township Parks and Recreation
04.2023 - 05.2024
Commercial Pilot Certificate -
Premier Pilot Training
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Western Governors University