Hello,

I’m Hector Rodriguez. I completed my flight training at ATP flight school in October of 2025. I am looking for a job and company that I can dedicate my time and skills towards while living my dream of having a career in aviation. I strive for safety, thorough work, and providing a wonderful customer experience. 

Feel free to reach out to discuss any questions about my work and military experience and how I got to aviation. 

Education

Mississippi State University
August 14, 2007 - April 22, 2013 I studied Political Geography and Geographical Information Systems
ATP Flight School
April 15, 2024 - October 7, 2025 Earned Commercial ASEL/AMEL, Instrument rating, CFI, CFI-I, and MEI.

Work Experience

AAV Crewman and Infantryman
United States Marine Corps June 3, 2024 - May 18, 2009 Joined as an Amphibious Assault Crewman, reclassified as an Infantryman. Gained experience as a marksmanship and water survival instructor, military advisor, and operations chief.
Conductor and Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad - Present Worked as a conductor/engineer for the largest railroad company in the US. Spent 9 months as a Manager of Yard operations supervising five rail yards and upwards of 70 employees.

Highlights

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
December 18, 2019 Awarded for superior performance above my peers as a military advisor, team lead, and lead interpreter during deployment.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 235 hrs
  • Last Training: July 7, 2025
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: ATP Flight School, Arlington, TX
C-182
  • Time in Type: 12 hrs
  • Last Training: August 29, 2025
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: ATP Flight School, Arlington, TX
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 33 hrs
  • Last Training: October 7, 2025
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: ATP Flight School, Arlington TX
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 7 hrs
  • Last Training: October 14, 2025
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: ATP Flight School, Arlington, TX
DA-20
  • Time in Type: 7 hrs
  • Last Training: February 27, 2020
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: Central Flying Service, Little Rock, AR