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Tanner Ayers

Eglin AFB,FL

Summary

Motivated and safety-conscious Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with a strong foundation in aviation principles and student-focused flight training. Eager to contribute to a dynamic flight school and help aspiring pilots achieve their goals through personalized, effective instruction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Dr. Rhonda Hendrix Optometry Office
03.2015 - 01.2023
  • Managed day-to-day operations and scheduling
  • Delivered excellent customer service in a high-volume office
  • Supervised front desk team and streamlined office workflows

Team Lead

Southern Belle Photography
03.2015 - 05.2019
  • Led on-site photo sessions and managed client communications
  • Coordinated team assignments for event-based shoots

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
09-2025

Skills

  • FAA Regulations & Compliance
  • Flight & Safety Procedures
  • Communication & Instruction
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Patience & Student Engagement
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-making

Certification


  • Private Pilot License (PPL), 08/23
  • IFR Rating, 10/23
  • Commercial Pilot License (CPL), 11/24
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), 12/24
  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII), 1/25
  • Commercial Multi-Engine Land (CMEL), 4/25
  • Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) 4/25



Flight Experience

Total time: 360.7 hours

PIC 252.3 hours

instrument actual/sim: 65.0 hours

Multi-Engine time: 34.5 

Cross Country: 77.8 

Night: 34.0 


Timeline

Assistant Manager

Dr. Rhonda Hendrix Optometry Office
03.2015 - 01.2023

Team Lead

Southern Belle Photography
03.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

Liberty University
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