Overview
Work History
Education
Flight Experience
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Thomas Salistean

Omaha,NE

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Instructor - C172, SR22, C182, PA28R

Oracle Aviation
Omaha, NE
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive flight and ground instruction to student pilots pursuing Private, Instrument, and Commercial ratings under Part 61/141.
  • Provided personalized instruction based on FAA Airman Certification Standards and each student's individual needs and learning style.
  • Conducted preflight briefings, in-flight training, and post-flight evaluations to ensure student progression and regulatory compliance.

Loadmaster

Unifi Service
Omaha, NE
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw safe and accurate weight and balance loading for Frontier Airlines' Airbus A320 family aircraft, in compliance with FAA and company regulations.
  • Prepared and submitted load plans using aircraft weight and balance software; coordinated directly with the flight crews to confirm cargo and passenger distributions.
  • Ensured the efficient use of company equipment to prepare all flights for a safe and timely departure.

Customer Service Representative

Oracle Aviation
Omaha, NE
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
  • Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.

Undercover Purchaser

Federal Drug Administration
Omaha, NE
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Conducted undercover tobacco compliance checks at retail establishments to monitor adherence to federal laws restricting the sale of tobacco products to minors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Flight

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
05-2024

Flight Experience

  • Total Time: 1,200
  • PIC: 1,1450.0
  • Multi-Engine: 64.0
  • Cross Country: 384.0
  • Instrument: 105.0
  • Night: 140.0

Affiliations

  • Civil Air Patrol Senior Member/Instructor
  • Wounded Warrior's Foundation Fly in Breakfast - May 2022
  • Head of Aviation Safety Club - University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • Open Door Mission - December 2024

Certification

  • Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Commercial Pilot with Instrument (ASEL-AMEL) - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Instrument Ground Instructor - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Part 107 Small Unmanned Drone Operator - March 2025
  • First Class Medical - January 2025
  • FCC Radio License

Timeline

Flight Instructor - C172, SR22, C182, PA28R

Oracle Aviation
09.2023 - Current

Loadmaster

Unifi Service
08.2022 - 01.2024

Customer Service Representative

Oracle Aviation
06.2021 - 01.2023

Undercover Purchaser

Federal Drug Administration
05.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Professional Flight

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Thomas Salistean