I’m a 1000+ hour pilot with MEI, CFI-I, CFI, CMEL, CSEL, AGI, and IGI ratings, complex, high-performance, and tailwheel endorsements looking for a pilot role. I have time on PA28s, C172s, DA20s, C182s, DA40s, 8KCABs, PA-27s, PA-31s, BE58s, BE-76s, C441s, and BE9Ls. I have vast experience with both steam gauges and Garmin Avionics including G1000, G500, G430/530, G275, and G5.

Education

Saint Louis University
BS Aerospace Engineering August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014 ABET accredited aerospace engineering program.

Work Experience

Flight Club Member & Pilot in Command – Cessna 172 | Cessna 182 | Piper Archer
TROY OAKLAND PILOTS FLYING CLUB August 1, 2024 - Present ▪ Maintain currency and qualification flying throughout the Midwest United States in a mixed fleet of aircraft under Part 91. ▪ Accumulate 10+ weekly flight hours, operating cross country flights to diverse destinations under both VFR/IFR flight plans. ▪ Perform informed route selections based on fuel/performance, enroute weather, airspace, NOTAMS and complex terrain. ▪ Operate within high-density Class B airspace, coordinating with ATC to mitigate conflicts with jet traffic in Chicago/Detroit. ▪ Mitigate risks associated with summer convective activity & winter icing conditions, applying sound go/no-go decision making. ▪ Fly Garmin glass cockpit avionics suites with Primary and Multi-Function Displays (PFD/MFDs) & two-axis auto pilot systems. ▪ Perform routine hangar and aircraft upkeep, including interior and exterior aircraft cleaning and navigation database updates. ▪ Support flight club community engagement by organizing and promoting seasonal member events, including summer BBQs.
Seat Support Pilot – Cessna Conquest | King Air 90 | Piper Navajo
PLANE TRAVEL AIR July 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026 ▪ Gained exposure to multi-engine turbine aircraft, building familiarity & confidence in high-altitude aerodynamics/performance. ▪ Exposed to Part 135 charter operations, gaining knowledge of regulations, crew operations, and customer service expectations. ▪ Participated in multi-engine time-building program gaining 100+ hours of experience across the Beechcraft Baron and Duchess.
Student Pilot – American Champion Decathlon | Cessna 172/182 | Diamond DA20/40 |Piper Aztec
CROSSWINDS AVIATION | DCT AVIATION |TROY OAKLAND PILOTS FLYING CLUB November 1, 2025 - August 1, 2012 ▪ Successfully completed Private Pilot through Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certifications across several Part 61/141 programs. ▪ Maintained consistent dedication and focus across an intensive training progression with minimal gaps between certificates. ▪ Adapted readily to varying training curricula, instructional methods, and aircraft across multiple flight schools and programs.

Highlights

MEI
November 21, 2025 MEI checkride complete.

Aircraft Experience

Baron 58
  • Time in Type: 14 hrs
PA-31
  • Time in Type: 16 hrs
C-441
  • Time in Type: 9 hrs
King Air (Beechcraft)
  • Time in Type: 4 hrs