Collin Justis is a confident and adept pilot with invaluable job experience across the aviation industry. Some of his career highlights include studying the electrical design of the Cessna citation at flight safety, training in helicopters and gliders, and earning his A&P certificate. He’s looking for a long-term job opportunity that helps him put those skills to good use.
Education
Southern Utah University
Bachelor's August 15, 2016 - May 15, 2020 I graduated with a bachelors of interdisciplinary studies focusing on engineering as the foundation with mathematics and outdoor recreation.
Work Experience
Co-Owner
NV Flight December 6, 2021 - Present I manage up to ten aircraft and twelve flight instructors, all while teaching my own students high-mountain flying. I pride myself on safe flight practices and well-maintained equipment to a 141-flight school standard. Aircraft owners trust me for consultation and installation services when it comes time to upgrade aircraft engines and avionics. Through this position I sit on the board of the users group for the Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Owner
CJ Aviation Services LLC June 28, 2024 - July 11, 2022 My own business – offering aviation services that include piloting skydivers, ferrying aircraft, and co-piloting for Air Tahoe, a regional 135 charger operation. Clients have praised my technical knowledge, and say they feel especially safe when I’m the one behind the yoke.
Avionics Technician, Repairman, and A&P
Accurate Aero October 21, 2022 - Present Installed avionics and performed maintenance for GA, Lear Jets, Gulfstream G3X, Cessna Challenger, L39 and Pilatus. To this day, the business owner has such great trust in my knowledge and instruction skills that he contracts with my personal business to fly with his clients and educate them on their upgraded equipment.
Avionics Technician
Cashman CAT Air Operations August 16, 2019 - April 12, 2021 Provided Gamin and Clarity support with updates and software usage. Cashman sent me to Cessna Citation/Longitude 680 Avionics Initial training where I mastered the Honeywell and Garmin systems, along with general electrical maintenance.
Inspector/Materials Testing/Survey Aid
Civil Science INC - May 10, 2022 Primary representative for Civil Science on multiple million-dollar road projects in North Dakota.
Highlights
Diverse
May 23, 2026 I am most proud of the variety of aircraft in my log book. I have flow gliders, helicopters, all types of GA certified and experimental, turboprop, turbojet, turbofan, and turboshaft. There is always more to fly but I have been very fortunate to be in my position where I have controlled over 55 different types of aircraft climbing above 140 individual tail numbers!