I grew up in Washington State an got my private pilot there. I moved down to the LA area to finish my instrument and commercial before getting my CFI and CFI-I in Minnesota. Since then I’ve been instructing back in Washington where I also got my CMEL.

Education

Green River Community College
Associates - Airline Dispatch

Work Experience

Cashier/Assistant
Costco Wholesale 8/20/2021 - 08/15/2017 Packs member orders into boxes and transfers items to a separate cart for Cashiers. Performs clean-up, cart retrieval, merchandise restocking and runs for items as directed. Processes member orders, collects payment while providing a high level of member service. Performs clean up, department set-up and closing tasks as necessary.
Processing Clerk
Costco Wholesale 12/21/2021 - 8/20/2021 Work with members to coordinate and assist with delivery and order issues. Reach out to vendors about merchandise and delivery concerns. Use a large number of programs to facilitate communication with Vendors, carriers, and members.
Reservation Agent
Alaska airlines 5/28/2026 - 4/11/2022 Provide excellent customer service in high stress situation Effective communication with both customers and coworkers over both phone and text communications Time sensitive problem solving skills Re-routing guest on the best available flights during irregular operations.
Certified Flight Instructor
Avian Flight Center - May 18, 2026 Developing comprehensive lesson plans for flight instruction Teaching students about aircraft systems, navigation, meteorology, and flight rules and regulations Conducting pre-flight and post-flight briefings Demonstrating flight maneuvers and teaching students how to handle different flight scenarios Providing in-flight instruction and supervising student pilots during flights Monitoring and assessing students’ progress, skills, and areas for development Ensuring the maintenance and safety of training aircraft by conducting pre-flight checks Keeping accurate and detailed records of student’s progress and training activities Providing recommendations for further training or readiness for flight tests

Highlights

First Student passed checkride
July 24, 2026 My first sign off passed their checkride

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 280 hrs
  • Last Training: July 22, 2026
Mooney
  • Time in Type: 180 hrs
  • Last Training: July 22, 2026
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 36 hrs
  • Last Training: July 20, 2026
PA-23
  • Time in Type: 23 hrs
  • Last Training: August 2, 2024