My name is Brady O’Connor, and I am a 20-year-old Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) at ATP Flight School. Aviation has always been a passion of mine, and I enjoy helping students build the skills and confidence they need to become safe, knowledgeable pilots. I strive to create a positive and professional learning environment where every lesson is both challenging and rewarding. Whether I’m teaching in the classroom or in the cockpit, my goal is to help each student reach their full potential while developing the judgment and decision-making skills that are essential for a successful aviation career.

Education

ATP Flight School
August 5, 2024 - October 3, 2025 Daily Routine & Expectations Early mornings: Days often start as early as 4:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for weather briefings, flight planning, and pre-flight checks. Block schedule: Training uses strict multi-hour blocks splitting time between flying, simulator work, and one-on-one instructor briefings. Elevate Ground School: Completes structured interactive and classroom instruction covering private, instrument, commercial, and instructor levels. Standards & Policies Professional dress code: Follows a strict appearance policy, including neat grooming, trimmed facial hair, and business-casual attire for check rides. Physical limits: Must hold an FAA First Class Medical certificate and maintain a weight under 250 lbs to fit training aircraft. Fast pace: Designed to progress rapidly from a private pilot license through commercial ratings and multi-engine training in roughly zero to nine months before transitioning to a flight instructor role.

Work Experience

Certified Flight Instructor
ATP Flight School - February 3, 2026 Flight Instruction: Teach maneuvers, emergency procedures, and instrument flight rules from the right seat in single-engine and multi-engine aircraft. Ground & Simulator Training: Conduct pre/post-flight briefings, deliver structured classroom lessons, and manage simulator sessions. Progress Tracking: Evaluate student performance against the standard ATP Flight School syllabus and log training records accurately. Safety & Compliance: Enforce uncompromising safety standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and FAA regulations

Aircraft Experience

PA-28
  • Time in Type: 440 hrs
  • Last Training: August 5, 2025
  • Training Type: Initial Certification
  • Facility: ATP Flight School
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 27 hrs
  • Last Training: October 3, 2025
  • Training Type: Initial Certification
  • Facility: ATP Flight School