Spencer Gaines
Honolulu,USA
Summary
Professional, safety-driven pilot with a Bachelor’s Degree in Flight Operations from Delta State University and FAA certifications through CFII. 540+ flight hours with ample amount of Class B operational experience in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, plus cross-country and night flying across multiple aircraft. Maintains an 8/8 first-attempt pass rate, demonstrating strong discipline, safety, and consistency as a Flight Instructor. Pursuing a First Officer position with Lanai Air.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Instructor
George’s Aviation
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct Part 141 & 61 flight and ground training ensuring that FAA standards are met for Private, Instrument, and Commercial ratings.
- Prepare students for stage checks, End of course Exams, and Practical Test
- Develop personalized lesson plans to enhance student understanding of required subject areas
- Maintain accurate student training records in compliance with FAA and school standards
- 8/8 First attempt pass rating as a Flight instructor
Check Examiner
141 Check Examiner
10.2025 - Current
- Conduct oral and flight stage Checks and End of Course Exams under Part 141 for Private, Instrument, and Commercial ratings
- Abide and hold students to ACS standards
- Conduct annual flight proficiency evaluations for Flight Instructors
- Renew TCO certificates for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine
- Approve AATD Simulators with the FAA for Part 141 in accordance of LOA’s
Education
Bachelor of Commercial Aviation - Flight Operations
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2024
High School - undefined
Tupelo High School
Tupelo, MS05.2020
Skills
- Total Time: 541 hours
- Multi-Engine Time: 376 hours
- Instrument Time: 797 hours
- Cross-Country Time: 1033 hours
- Night Time: 587 hours
- Pilot in Command (PIC): 4313 hours
- Dual Given: 254 hours
- Complex Time: 376 hours
- High Performance Time: 31 Hours
Certification
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
- Commercial Pilot – Single Engine Land and Multi-Engine Land
- Instrument Rating
- Endorsements: High Performance, Complex Aircraft
- Medical Certificate: First Class – No Limitations
Aircrafts
- Cessna 152
- Cessna 172P,R, and S model
- Cessna 182
- Cessna 206
- Piper PA-140
- Piper PA-235
- Cirrus SR 20
- Diamond DA-42
- PA-44 180
Affiliations
- Women in Aviation International (WAI)
- Alpha Eta Rho – Professional Aviation Fraternity
- Phi Kappa Alpha – Zeta Beta Chapter
- National Honor Society
Timeline
Check Examiner
141 Check Examiner
10.2025 - Current
Flight Instructor
George’s Aviation
03.2025 - Current
High School - undefined
Tupelo High School
Bachelor of Commercial Aviation - Flight Operations
Delta State University