Therese Grate
Seattle,WA
Summary
I am an instrument-rated commercial pilot and a CFI with over 400 hours total time and a passion for flying. Having flown in a variety of aircraft and airspace, I am eager to expand my knowledge and my experience into more areas of general aviation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Support Concierge
Propeller Aero Services
Everett, WA
05.2025 - Current
- In this role, I manage incoming and outgoing flights, fuel orders, and accommodations for crew and passengers.
Manifest
Skydive Snohomish
Snohomish, WA
01.2024 - 03.2025
- My duties included organizing flight loads, counting parachutes, and coordinating fuel stops and engine shutdowns with the pilot.
Flight Coordinator
Carlsbad Jet Center
Carlsbad, CA
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Along with FBO duties of tracking flights and managing fuel orders, I also played a role in developing safety procedures and task management strategies.
Customer Service Representative
Galvin Flying
Seattle, WA
07.2021 - 02.2022
- While I was working on my Private Pilot License, I helped dispatch students at the desk and provided tours of the flight school.
Customer Service Representative
Modern Aviation
01.2020 - 02.2021
- My first aviation job required monitoring incoming and outgoing flights and participating in safety committee meetings.
Education
BA - English Language and Literature
University of Washington
Seattle01.2021
Certification
- Certified Flight Instructor | September 2025
- Instrument Rating | February 2025
- Commercial Pilot ASEL | October 2024
- Tailwheel Endorsement | March 2024
- Private Pilot ASEL | September 2021
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
- Total Time | 400
- PIC | 300
- Cross-country | 74
- Instrument | 110
- Aircraft Flown | C152, C172, C182, Piper J3 Cub
OTHER
- Participant in WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program
- AOPA Member
- EAA Member
Timeline
Flight Support Concierge
Propeller Aero Services
05.2025 - Current
Manifest
Skydive Snohomish
01.2024 - 03.2025
Flight Coordinator
Carlsbad Jet Center
07.2022 - 02.2023
Customer Service Representative
Galvin Flying
07.2021 - 02.2022
Customer Service Representative
Modern Aviation
01.2020 - 02.2021
BA - English Language and Literature
University of Washington