Zachary Garcia
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Professional aviator with strong background in flight instruction and crew environments. Proven track record in ensuring safety, precision, and efficiency in various flight environments. Highly skilled in cockpit management, emergency procedures, and advanced aeronautical decision-making. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and consistently achieving mission-critical results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Second in Command
Cadre Aviation Services, LLC
05.2024 - Current
- SIC on CE-650 aircraft supporting 135 on-demand charter, and MEDEVAC services.
- Assist the captain during in-flight operations, while performing additional crew duties.
- Perform preflight and post flight inspections, obtain clearances, and upload flight plans.
- Coordinated with customers and medical crew to support timely aircraft and flight operations and assisted with passenger needs.
Maintainer, UH-60
Army National Guard
09.2020 - Current
- UH-60 mechanic in a General Support Aviation Battalion maintenance company.
- Responsible for preparing aircraft for inspections, maintenance write ups, aircraft record keeping and conducting scheduled maintenance.
- Remove, repair, and replace components and major systems on the UH-60.
Certified Flight Instructor
Garcia Flight Instruction, LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Improved student confidence and performance with thorough pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings, addressing specific areas for improvement.
- Increased overall flight safety by consistently enforcing strict adherence to FAA regulations during all instructional sessions.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles, ensuring maximum retention of material covered.
Instructor Pilot
CAE/DOSS Aviation
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Provide Initial flight training (IFT) to all U.S. Air Force Pilot, & RPA candidates.
- Conduct student sortie pre and post flight briefings.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress.
Certified Flight Instructor
Texas Aviation Academy
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained student records, conducted pre and post flight briefs, and created lesson plans for each flight.
- Facilitated productive communication between students, instructors, and aircraft maintenance staff to promote a safe and effective training environment.
- Contributed to the overall reputation and success of the flight school by consistently demonstrating professionalism, expertise, and enthusiasm in all aspects of instruction.
Education
BS - Aviation (Professional Pilot)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VADegree credit toward Professional Pilot Technologies -
Cochise College
Douglas, AZProfessional Pilot Ratings, Commercial and CFI - undefined
American Flyers
Scottsdale, AZ01.2019
Skills
- Commercial Pilot ASEL, & AMEL
- CFI, CFII, AGI
- Endorsements: Complex, High Performance, Tailwheel
- Type RatingS: CE-650 PIC
- 1st Class Medical
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Current US Passport
- Total Time - 1,667
- PIC - 1,250
- TPIC - 38
- AMEL - 364
- Turbine - 342
- Dual Given - 735
- Instrument - 212 (38 actual)
- XC - 574
- Night - 215
Timeline
Second in Command
Cadre Aviation Services, LLC
05.2024 - Current
Instructor Pilot
CAE/DOSS Aviation
01.2022 - 05.2024
Maintainer, UH-60
Army National Guard
09.2020 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Garcia Flight Instruction, LLC
08.2020 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Texas Aviation Academy
01.2020 - 06.2020
Professional Pilot Ratings, Commercial and CFI - undefined
American Flyers
BS - Aviation (Professional Pilot)
Liberty University
Degree credit toward Professional Pilot Technologies -
Cochise College
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