My name is Casey Simpson and I am 23 years old from Redondo Beach California. I have been flying since I graduated High School in the summer of 2021. Growing up I have always been interested in anything relating to vehicles such as cars, planes, trucks, etc, and I always knew growing up that I wanted to be a pilot. Although I am the first pilot in my family, I have always been surrounded by people like my Dad and Brother-in-Law who are engineers working in the Aerospace and Aviation industry, as well as my Grandfather who was a former United employee. After earning all my required ratings I was able to gain experience in both flight instructing as well as part 135 flying in a Citation 560. I recently reaching ATP minimums I am very eager to move on to the next phase of my career.

 

Education

Redondo Union High School
High School Diploma August 21, 2019 - June 23, 2021 4 Year High School Education

Work Experience

Flight Instructor
Sling Pilot Academy July 16, 2025 - June 19, 2026 Provided flight and ground instruction in the Sling 2 LSA, training students in aircraft operation, sound aeronautical decision-making, and a safety-first mindset while preparing them for Private Pilot, Instrument, and Commercial pilot checkrides.
First Officer
Chrysler Aviation October 22, 2023 - Present Second in command for Cessna Citation 560. On call 24/7 to complete primarily medical flights as well as cargo and charter. Complete preflight inspection, clean and prepare aircraft prior and after flight. Assist PIC in completion of a safe flight.
Flight Instructor
Sling Pilot Academy August 18, 2021 - September 20, 2023 Provided flight and ground instruction in the Sling 2 LSA, training students in aircraft operation, sound aeronautical decision-making, and a safety-first mindset while preparing them for Private Pilot, Instrument, and Commercial pilot checkrides.
Staff Member
Wefixprinters - May 23, 2023 Parts inventory, online listings, office maintenance, logistics

Highlights

Turbine Experience
September 30, 2023 I have accumulated over 600 hours of jet experience in the Cessna Citation 560 as an SIC during my time at Chrysler Aviation from September 2023 until July 2025. Here I learned about high altitude operations, crew resource management, multi crew cockpit operations, client handling, weather, and more.
Flight Instruction
December 19, 2022 I have vast experience as a Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument in a Sling 2 at Sling Pilot Academy. Here I learned to teach all students in flight as well as in ground Sling 2 LSA, teaches students how to control the plane, learn good aeronautical decision making, prioritize safety, as well as prepare for PPL, IFR, and COM checkrides.

Aircraft Experience

CE560
  • Time in Type: 617 hrs
  • Last Training: November 30, 2024
  • Training Type: SIC 135.293 Flight Check
  • Facility: Chrysler Aviation