Yilong Fu
Certify Flight Instructor, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating, Aviation Structure Mechanic, Collateral Duty Inspector
Irvine,CA
Summary
Experienced pilot with 1,610 total flight hours, including 1,367 hours of PIC time, 60 hours of multi-engine time, and over 100 hours of instrument experience. Currently working as a Certified Flight Instructor based at KSNA, training student pilots and helping them develop safe flying habits and sound aeronautical decision-making skills.
Prior to becoming a pilot, served four years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic working on F/A-18 aircraft, which built a strong foundation in aircraft systems, discipline, and safety culture.
Known for being reliable, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. Committed to professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning while pursuing long-term growth in professional aviation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Flight Instructor
OC Flight Lesson
02.2024 - Current
- Providing Flight Instructions more than 80 hours in a month.
- Contributed to flight school safety record by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and emphasizing adherence to regulations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the flight school environment through regular self-assessment and peer evaluations.
- Managed aircraft maintenance schedules, ensuring all training aircraft were in compliance with FAA regulations and safe for student use.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and best practices in aviation education.
Sales Associate
ATT
01.2023 - Current
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottles, oleo struts, reservoirs and master brake cylinders.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on F/A 18 Super aircraft.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Study
Columbia College Missour
Missouri Hall, 1001 Rogers St #111, Columbia, MO 6 09.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Professional Pilot
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2021 - Current
Skills
Licensed Private Pilot
Licensed Instrument Rating
Licensed Commercial Pilot
Certify Flight Instructor
Flight Dispatcher
Licensed Multi Engine Commercial Pilot
ATP-CTP
ATP Written Completed
Timeline
Flight Instructor
OC Flight Lesson
02.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
ATT
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Professional Pilot
Liberty University
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - General Study
Columbia College Missour
09.2019 - 09.2021
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
04.2017 - 04.2021