ATP-CTP Certified Pilot & CFI/CFII based in Phoenix, AZ (originally from Little Rock, AR) | 1,600 TT, 1,084 PIC, 1,285 dual given. Experienced in Part 135 charter sales & operations, flight instruction, and stage check evaluations. Dedicated to flight deck safety, operational logistics, and delivering high-touch customer service.

Education

American Airlines Cadet Academy / CAE Oxford Aviation Academy
Professional Pilot Training Program -
University of Texas at Dallas
Undergraduate Coursework in Business -

Work Experience

G4 Pilot (Awaiting Training) / Charter Sales & Operations
Foundation Aviation 12-01-2025 - 07-01-2026 Hired as a Gulfstream IV (G4) First Officer; proactively transitioned into flight operations and charter support to learn fleet logistics while awaiting an official aircraft training class date. Served as an operational liaison between elite charter clients, flight crews, and dispatch to coordinate scheduling, routing, and real-time flight tracking. Acquired continuous practical expertise in FAA Part 135 operational procedures, safety compliance management, and crew rest regulatory requirements. Processed and maintained the charter sales pipeline, delivering high-touch customer service while upholding strict corporate safety and efficiency guidelines.
Stage Check / Flight & Ground Instructor
Sierra Charlie Aviation 01-01-2023 - 12-01-2025 Instructed a diverse demographic of pilot candidates across both recreational paths and the accelerated, full-time career Aviator Program. Promoted to Stage Check Instructor to evaluate student pilot mastery, procedural discipline, and overall safety readiness before milestones. Conducted thorough mock practical check rides, certifying complete student preparation in accordance with FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Led classroom instruction as primary Ground School Instructor for incoming Private Pilot blocks, drilling core principles of aeronautical decision-making.

Highlights

Flight Instruction
Becoming a flight instructor was one of the most rewarding steps in my aviation journey. Transitioning into the right seat shifted my perspective from mastering the controls myself to helping others find their confidence in the sky. There is nothing quite like watching a student move from nervous early flights to total command of the aircraft, especially when they execute their very first solo.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 1328 hrs
Piper
  • Time in Type: 178 hrs
Piper
  • Time in Type: 42 hrs
Diamond
  • Time in Type: 40 hrs
Piper
  • Time in Type: 5.8 hrs