I am seeking to advance my aviation career as I transition from my current role as a Flight Instructor to a First Officer position in a professional jet operation. I am a hardworking, dependable, and team-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism. Throughout my career, I have developed strong leadership and decision-making skills while serving as a boat captain, where effective communication, teamwork, and sound judgment were essential. I look forward to bringing these skills and experiences to a professional flight crew and contributing to a safe and successful operation.

Education

US Aviation Academy
January 8, 2024 - June 16, 2025 I completed my flight training at a part 141 school with zero checkride failures and maintained good standing at the school. After graduation I was offered a job at the academy.
East Carolina University
B.S. Geology September 1, 2004 - July 30, 2009

Work Experience

Flight Instructor
US Aviation Academy - July 14, 2025 Currently teaching at a Part 141 school with occasional Part 61 students. Maintaining high standards with a current 100% first time pass rate for qualified students. Recently I was offered to be in the next Check Instructor standardization class due to my professionalism and teamwork.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 610 hrs
  • Last Training: July 11, 2026
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: US Aviation Academy
PA-34
  • Time in Type: 18 hrs
  • Last Training: May 18, 2026
  • Training Type: Checkride
  • Facility: US Aviation Academy