William Walker
Columbus,MS
Summary
Diligent flight instructor specialized in advance student pilot training in the T-38C, the Air Force's advanced jet trainer. Instructs students in everything from basic VFR flying to advanced instruments and complex formations. Highly trained and adaptive in handling in-flight emergencies and correcting student mistakes. Confident in briefing small and large groups and often gives lectures and instruction in larger group settings on flying technique and procedure. Applies excellent student management as the sole scheduler for 15+ students ensuring they meet end of course requirements in the T-38C syllabus.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor Pilot
United States Air Force, USAF
Columbus, MS
04.2023 - Current
- Assesses students' knowledge through written exams, oral tests, and practical demonstrations of skills.
- Provides instruction to student pilots on aircraft systems, procedures, aerodynamics and flight maneuvers.
- Maintains detailed records of training sessions, assessments and other related documentation for each student pilot.
- Supervises student operations in the cockpit ensuring safe flight operation while providing feedback on performance.
- Conducts pre-flight briefings with student pilots and reviews their progress prior to each flight.
- Evaluates student performance based on established criteria set by T-38C Pilot Training Syllabus.
- De-briefs students after flights to work through issues, answer questions and use teachable moments to correct serious problems.
- Manages student scheduling and documentation of training to ensure timely and successful completion of T-38C Pilot Training Syllabus.
Pilot Instructor Training Student
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed demanding instructor upgrade course including 119 hours of academic instruction, 26.2 hours of simulator training, and 81.3 hours of flight training ranging from basic transition to complex formation flying.
- Successfully completed two highly demanding flight check rides in accordance with AFMAN 11-2T-38C becoming a qualified flight instructor.
Student Pilot
United States Air Force, USAF
Columbus, MS
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Completed Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (T-6/T-38), a highly demanding program involving a total of 416 hours of ground/academic training, 86 simulator hours, and 183 flight hours in the T-6 and T-38.
- Completed 183 flight hours ranging from basic contact to complex formation sorties.
- Earned the Military Training Award in this training program for displaying outstanding teamwork ability, mission preparation and professionalism.
- Selected as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot to immediately return to Columbus Air Force Base as an Instructor Pilot in the T-38.
Casual Lieutenant
United States Air Force, USAF
Goldsboro, NC
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Participated in Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's Awaiting Pilot Training Program (APTP)
- Worked with multiple squadrons including the, Civil Engineering Squadron, Maintenance Squadron, Logistic Readiness Squadron, Contracting Squadron, Communications Squadron, Fighter Squadrons, and Medical Group in order to improve and understand how they contribute to the 14th Fighter Wing's mission.
- Attended maintenance meetings and worked with flight maintenance to keep aircraft ready for operations.
- Trained on maintenance practices including aircraft welding, milling, drilling procedures and repairs.
- Authored a 51 page manual for the medical group focused on ensuring compliance.
- Trained on pharmacy dispensing procedures and managed dispensing medicine for over 10 thousand patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
Monument, CO04-2020
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Instructional Material Development
- Crew Resource Management
- Classroom Management
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety Management
- Student assessments
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Crossfit
- Marathon Training
- Certified Rescue Scuba Diver
Timeline
Instructor Pilot
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2023 - Current
Pilot Instructor Training Student
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2022 - 04.2023
Student Pilot
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2021 - 10.2022
Casual Lieutenant
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
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