Tristan Barton
Grapevine
Summary
CFII and commercial pilot with 667 total flight hours, including 250 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and 75 hours of instrument time. Currently serving as a check instructor at a Part 141 flight school, training USAF initial pilot candidates through an accelerated 120-day program. Proficient in both glass and analog cockpit systems (G1000, G3X) with a strong emphasis on IFR operations and crew resource management. Holds a first-class medical certificate with no limitations and a BBA from the University of Mississippi.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Check Instructor
US Aviation Academy
Denton
05.2025 - Current
- Instructed and evaluated USAF pilot candidates in accelerated 120-day training pipeline, ensuring mastery of Private, Instrument, and Multi-Engine ratings
- Conducted stage checks to confirm student proficiency and compliance with Part 141 standards
- Trained students on mixed fleet (C172, Tecnam P2006T/P2010) with both analog and glass cockpit configurations, enhancing adaptability and skill diversity
Professional Flight Training
US Aviation Academy
Denton
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Completed accelerated training from Instrument through CFII in full-time performance-based environment, enhancing readiness for complex flight scenarios
- Developed proficiency in IFR operations, cross-country flight planning, and weather decision making, contributing to safe and efficient flight operations
- Built aeronautical decision making and crew resource management skills, fostering effective collaboration in flight environments
Management Intern
AIMC
Woodstock
05.2016 - 12.2022
- Tracked call center data to optimize recruiter efficiency
- Managed call center supply inventory to maintain operational readiness
- Created Excel spreadsheets and reports for management team
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MSPrivate Pilot License -
Aero Atlanta Flight School
Kennesaw, GAInstrument Rating Through Multi Engine Instructor -
US Aviation Academy
Denton, TXSkills
- Flight Instruction Techniques
- IFR flight planning
- Jeppesen Charts & Navigation
- Avionics systems
- Safety Management Systems
- Crew management
- Decision making
Flight Time
Total: 667
PIC: 250
Multi: 47
Cross Country: 225
Instrument: 75
Certificates And Ratings
- Commercial Pilot - ASEL & AMEL
- Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII)
- First Class Medical - No Limitations (Exp. 09/30/26)
Timeline
Check Instructor
US Aviation Academy
05.2025 - Current
Professional Flight Training
US Aviation Academy
08.2023 - 03.2025
Management Intern
AIMC
05.2016 - 12.2022
Bachelors of Business Administration -
University of Mississippi
Private Pilot License -
Aero Atlanta Flight School
Instrument Rating Through Multi Engine Instructor -
US Aviation Academy