Hello! I am Luke, a CFI/CFII and commercial pilot based out of Wheatland, CA, with 292 total time and a passion for teaching. I got my start instructing Private, Instrument, and Commercial students in Cedar City, UT, where I gained hands-on experience with mountain and high-density altitude flying, Class B/C airspace, and a wide variety of systems. Safety is the key principle when I teach; I stay active with FAA Safety Team seminars and build lessons around scenarios and real risk management. I am now looking to bring that same approach to a new club or flight school, where I can keep building relationships with students and help them grow into safe, confident pilots!  

Education

Southern Utah University
B.S. Aviation Sciences August 23, 2023 - April 24, 2026

Work Experience

Independent CFI
December 24, 2025 - Present • Instructed a Private Pilot student through 13 hours of pre-solo training before transitioning instruction to another CFI upon relocating to Northern California, ensuring a smooth handoff and continuity of training records • Actively participate in FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) seminars to stay current on regulatory changes, safety trends, and best practices in flight instruction • Develop FAA ACS-aligned lesson plans and deliver structured preflight and postflight debriefs emphasizing safety, risk management, and scenario-based training • Manage student scheduling, training records, logbooks, and associated documentation to support consistent progression and regulatory compliance • Conduct training in mountain and high-density altitude conditions, controlled Class B/C airspace, and high-traffic environments • Build individualized training plans based on each student's learning pace, goals, and prior experience
Line Technician
Sphere One Aviation March 6, 2024 - November 14, 2024 • Safely fueled commercial, flight training, general aviation, and aerial firefighting operations in a timely, safety-focused ramp environment • Assisted pilots with airport information and coordinated ground transportation to lodging and aircraft
Warehouse Associate
Brand Warehouse - July 7, 2026 • Receive, organize, and prepare inventory while following workplace safety and accuracy procedures • Work efficiently with team members in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Highlights

Deans List
December 18, 2024

Aircraft Experience

Cessna, C-150
  • Time in Type: 24 hrs
  • Last Training: December 30, 2022
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: Sunshine Flyers, NorCal Flight Center
SR20
  • Time in Type: 168 hrs
  • Last Training: January 16, 2026
  • Facility: Southern Utah University
C-182
  • Time in Type: 10.4 hrs
  • Last Training: April 23, 2026
  • Training Type: Teaching
C-172
  • Time in Type: 49 hrs
  • Last Training: November 21, 2025
Beechcraft, Baron 55
  • Time in Type: 16 hrs
  • Last Training: July 12, 2026
  • Training Type: Rating Add on
  • Facility: Southern Utah University