I am a proud University of North Dakota graduate with a B.S. in Commercial Aviation. I hold a Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot Certificate as well as a Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) Certificate. Currently, I am employed at UND as a Certified Flight Instructor, where I train the next generation of aviators in both technical skills and safety-minded decision-making. I also conduct stage checks for private, commercial, and instrument pilot applicants, evaluating flight proficiency, decision-making, and adherence to FAA standards. I currently gain approximately 50 flight hours per month while working at UND. 

Education

University of North Dakota
Bachelors August 23, 2021 - December 15, 2025 I earned my Bachelor of Science in Commercial Aviation from the University of North Dakota (UND), an FAA Part 141-approved flight school. My education combined rigorous aviation coursework with extensive professional flight training in a highly structured environment, emphasizing standardized procedures, safety, aeronautical decision-making, aircraft systems, regulations, and professional cockpit discipline. Beyond flight training, I was actively involved in several organizations and leadership roles, including serving as Recruitment Chairman for Lambda Chi Alpha, participating in the Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA) and First-Generation Pilots, and mentoring students through the Student Aerospace Success Center. These experiences strengthened my leadership, communication, mentorship, and teamwork skills while preparing me for a career as a professional airline pilot.

Work Experience

Stage Check Pilot
University of North Dakota April 9, 2026 - Present
Certified Flight Instructor
University of North Dakota April 15, 2026 - Present

Highlights

Advanced Aircraft Operation- A320 Jet Transition Course
January 19, 2026 Received training in the ALSIM A320-Airline simulator, developing a detailed understanding of aircraft operations, advanced systems, and flight controls while functioning as part of a crew in busy airspace. Built skills to solve complex aircraft and aviation-related problems and applied management principles to operate the aircraft effectively in a multi-crew environment. Gained experience using dispatch releases, checklists, and cockpit flows in a multi-engine turbine aircraft, while also practicing abnormal and emergency procedures, including engine fires and V1 cuts.
Hypoxia Awareness – UND Altitude Chamber
October 16, 2023 Gained experience recognizing my hypoxia symptoms in the University of North Dakota's altitude chamber. While also gaining experience in explosive decompression training and spatial disorientation.

Aircraft Experience

PA-28
  • Time in Type: 750 hrs
  • Last Training: May 13, 2026
  • Training Type: UND part 141 Recurrent Check
  • Facility: University of North Dakota
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 35 hrs
  • Last Training: June 13, 2024
  • Training Type: Commercial Multi Engine Add On
  • Facility: University of North Dakota