I am a Commercial Pilot and CFI with over 600hours of total flight time. I currently instruct in a Part 141 training program where I help students build the skills and confidence needed to become safe and proficient pilots. Every lesson has strengthened my own aeronautical decision-making, leadership, and commitment to safety.

Before becoming a professional pilot, I worked as an Occupational Therapist specializing in neurological and spinal cord rehabilitation. That experience taught me how to communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and work effectively with people from all backgrounds. Those skills continue to serve me well in the cockpit and as a flight instructor.

I hold Commercial Single-Engine and Multi-Engine certificates with an Instrument Rating as well as CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, and IGI certificates. I also maintain a First-Class FAA Medical.

I am looking for an opportunity to transition into multi-engine or turbine operations with a company that values professionalism, safety, and teamwork. I am eager to keep learning, contribute wherever I can, and build a long-term career in professional aviation. I am open to relocation for the right opportunity.

Education

Augusta University
Master of Health Science - Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Airline Transport Professionals
Airline Career Pilot Program - Airline Career Pilot Program

Work Experience

Certified Flight Instructor
Academy of Aviation - ● Provide flight and ground instruction under FAA Part 141 training standards ● Prepare students for FAA knowledge exams, stage checks, and checkrides ● Deliver pre- and post-flight briefings focused on flight performance, safety, and risk management ● Demonstrate normal and emergency flight operations based on checklist procedures ● Maintain training records and logbook endorsements per FAA requirements ● Coordinate with dispatch and maintenance to support safe flight operations ● Instruct students in single engine aircraft operations
Occupational Therapist
Shepherd Center - Present ● Foster a therapeutic environment aligned with the organization’s mission and values ● Ensure patient safety through tailored interventions for spinal cord and brain injury care ● Manage caseloads efficiently and coordinate patient scheduling ● Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop patient-specific intervention plans ● Apply advanced knowledge of upper extremity anatomy, manual muscle testing, and range of motion ● Interpret vision screening results and determine the need for optometrist referral
Occupational Therapist
Designer Health Partners - ● Promoted patient safety by identifying home hazards and ensuring proper use of adaptive equipment ● Developed personalized treatment plans aligned with client goals and functional outcomes ● Completed accurate documentation outlining short- and long-term objectives ● Collaborated with clients and families to establish effective, individualized rehabilitation strategies ● Participated in monthly team meetings and interdisciplinary care planning sessions ● Educated and support patients during discharge with careful attention to their holistic need

Highlights

Professional Asian Pilots Association Mentor
Member and Mentor for Professional Asian Pilots Association
Experimental Aircraft Association Member
Member of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 690
Wheelchair Sports Tournaments Volunteer
Volunteer for Wheelchair Sports Tournaments at Shepherd Center
Peachtree Road Race Volunteer
Volunteer for Peachtree Road Race
The Mustard Seed Communities Jamaica Volunteer
Volunteer for The Mustard Seed Communities Jamaica