Zachary Pellerin
Glendale,AZ
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chief Instructor
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
08.2025 - Current
- Qualified and examined by the Scottsdale FSDO to meet the requirements of 141.36
- Directly assist the Chief Instructor to ensure the company operates in accordance with 141 regulations
- Work closely with the Scottsdale FSDO during audits, flight occurrences, and general operations
- Regularly self audit training records, training operations, and student progress
HKCAD Authorised Examiner
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
06.2024 - Current
- Certified and authorized by the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department to conduct flight evaluations in the United States to grant or deny issuance of Hong Kong Professional Pilot Licenses and Aircraft Type Ratings.
- Conduct flight evaluations for Cathay Pacific cadets in accordance with HKCAD regulations to examine single engine, multi engine, IFR, and night operations.
Director of Standardization
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
06.2023 - Current
- Direct report of all 141 Check Instructors across three campuses
- Oversaw scheduling, payroll, and performance evaluation of all employees in the Standardization department
- Solely responsible for development and maintenance of company documents such as aircraft operating manuals, training course outlines, and general operating manuals
- Developed and conducted new hire instructor orientation
- Responsible for determining ability of new hire instructors before release to main flight line
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
141 Check Instructor
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Qualified to meet all requirements of CFR 141.37, including written designation from Scottsdale FSDO and Chief Instructor to conduct stage checks, end-of-course tests, and instructor standardization
- Developed personal lesson plans for all stage check evaluations
- Evaluated student pilots to ensure progress of training and safety methods were being properly demonstrated to TCO and ACS standards
- Trained and examined new hire CFI employees
- Conducted remedial training for students and employees who violated safety policies or FAA regulations
Flight Instructor
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Taught student pilots in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in a training environment.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Improved student pass rates with personalized instruction plans tailored to each learner's strengths and weaknesses.
- Introduced students to IFR procedures and instrument flight techniques.
- Supported successful completion of check rides by working closely with designated pilot examiners to understand expectations and requirements.
Skills
- Total Time: 18398
- PIC: 17320
- Multi Engine: 4135
- Dual Given: 12260
- First Class Medical privileges
- FCC Radio Operator
Timeline
Assistant Chief Instructor
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
08.2025 - Current
HKCAD Authorised Examiner
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
06.2024 - Current
Director of Standardization
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
06.2023 - Current
141 Check Instructor
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
07.2022 - 06.2023
Flight Instructor
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
01.2022 - 07.2022