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Thomas Brungard

Durham,NC

Summary

Aviation background, preparing for my transition into engineering. Extensive experience in operational safety, and single-pilot resource management. Known for my ownership mentality and efficient solving problem skills. Proficient in US airspace systems and airport operations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Services Supervisor

Auberge Resorts Collection — Wildflower Farms
01.2023 - 06.2025

Oversaw the valet and baggage departments of our resort.

  • Ran the heavy arrival and departure operation.
  • Created a work culture around proactively knowing guest preferences, celebrations and name recognition.
  • Trained teams to deliver high-class luxury service; this aided towards receiving our first Michelin key and being named the #1 Resort in New York State and #6 in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards.
  • Communicated with our events director regarding group movement and coordinated luggage pulls.
  • Oversaw our Mercedes fleet operation. This included being in contact with the dealership regarding maintenance.


Construction Laborer

One-Way Construction
03.2024 - 06.2024

Worked as Laborer

Restored the Woodstock historic town hall

Worked on residential homes.

Driver/Bellman

Inness Hospitality
01.2022 - 08.2022

Transported guests around property in our house truck.

  • Assisted guests during arrival and departure.
  • Detailed our Jeep Gladiators regularly.



Education

Associate of Science - Engineering

Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
05-2026

Flight Training

US Aviation Academy
Dutchess Country Airport
08-2023

Associate of Science - Aviation Science — Pilot

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05-2023

Flight Training

Richmor Aviation Inc
Kingston Airport
08-2021

Skills

  • Single Pilot IFR
  • Construction Processes
  • Ultra Luxury Service Standards
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Creating Teams

Affiliations

United Aviate

Aviate is United’s industry-leading pilot career development program offering aspiring and established pilots the most secure path to a United flight deck.

  • Joined in March, 2022

Timeline

Construction Laborer

One-Way Construction
03.2024 - 06.2024

Guest Services Supervisor

Auberge Resorts Collection — Wildflower Farms
01.2023 - 06.2025

Driver/Bellman

Inness Hospitality
01.2022 - 08.2022

Associate of Science - Engineering

Durham Technical Community College

Flight Training

US Aviation Academy

Associate of Science - Aviation Science — Pilot

Dutchess Community College

Flight Training

Richmor Aviation Inc
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