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Tristan McNay

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Dedicated pilot with a history of success, fervent study, and dedication throughout the course of various flight training programs. Highly skilled in adapting to various flight scenarios with experience in executing operations in night-time, IFR, and highly variable and unpredictable weather conditions. Proficient in utilizing various types of onboard avionics and has completed all flight training and examinations without incident or checkride failure/retest. I am most proud of my ability to work smoothly in what are ordinarily high-stress flight scenarios, and build effective professional relationships with all of the instructors, students, and hobbyists in our local aviation community. Currently, I am undergoing CFI training, with my checkride scheduled for May 22, and will subsequently and immediately continue my training in pursuit of my MEL, CFII, and MEI ratings. I aim to complete these programs by the end of 2025. The two goals that I am most eagerly pursuing are to become as effective and proficient a CFI as possible to make my mark on the wonderful aviation community in New Orleans, and to join this cadet program, as SkyWest shares my core-values of safety, integrity, and respect towards our team and the public.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front Desk Office Manager

Gulf Coast Aviation
11.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw the successful scheduling and execution of flight operations between students and their respective flight instructors.
  • Created a welcoming environment for prospective student pilots and served as a source of knowledge to incoming and senior students regarding the school's Part 141 and 61 programs.
  • Facilitated communications between the upper-management of our school and FAA inspectors, DPE's, and fixed base operators.

United States Marine

Department of Defense
04.2020 - 04.2024
  • Served in leadership roles that involved problem-solving, teamwork, and the management of subordinates while coordinating with superiors.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Served in various leadership roles that involved problem-solving, teamwork, and the management of subordinates while coordinating with superiors.
  • Upheld dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Aviation

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2025

Associate of Arts - History

American River College
Sacramento, CA
06-2019

Skills

  • Safe flight operations
  • Risk management and assessment
  • Weather Analysis
  • Instrument Flying
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Crew and Single-Pilot Resource Management

Certification

Commercial Pilot, Single Engine Land

Instrument Rating

Advanced Ground Instructor

259 Hours Total Time

Timeline

Front Desk Office Manager

Gulf Coast Aviation
11.2023 - Current

United States Marine

Department of Defense
04.2020 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Aviation

Liberty University

Associate of Arts - History

American River College
Tristan McNay