Multi-engine instructor and commercial pilot with extensive experience as an instructor at a Part 141 flight school. Specializes in training US Air Force initial pilot candidates through an accelerated 120-day program, emphasizing IFR operations and crew resource management. Proficient in both glass and analog cockpit systems (G1000, G3X, 6 pack) with a commitment to reducing training hours and costs for students. Aspiring to transition into more complex operations to further develop as a professional pilot.

Education

University Of Mississippi
Bachelors of Business -

Work Experience

Team Lead & Assistant Program Lead
US Aviation Academy 3/15/26 - Present Managed roughly 30 Instructors across all programs Ensured standardization throughout our instructor pool through instructor evaluations Instructed and evaluated U.S. Air Force pilot candidates in accelerated 120-day training pipeline, ensuring mastery of private, instrument, and multi-engine ratings. Trained foreign national Air Force students with English as a second language in aviation skills.
Line Instructor
US Aviation Academy 3/15/25 - 03/15/26 Instructed Air Force Initial Pilot Training candidates
PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING
US Aviation Academy 03-2025 - 08-2023 Completed accelerated training from Instrument through CFII in full-time performance-based environment, enhancing readiness for complex flight scenarios Developed proficiency in IFR operations, cross-country flight planning, and weather decision making, contributing to safe and efficient flight operations Built aeronautical decision making and crew resource management skills, fostering effective collaboration in flight environments

Highlights

Team Lead (12 Month Retail)
I work as the Team Lead over our 12 Month retail program. I manage a little over 30 instructors to ensure that all of our students within the program meet training deadlines. I also work to help transfer instructors within all of our programs to ensure no program falls behind.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 650 hrs
  • Facility: US Aviation Academy
P2006T
  • Time in Type: 83.2 hrs
  • Facility: US Aviation Academy
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 20 hrs
  • Facility: US Aviation Academy