Currently a Part 61 Certified Flight Instructor in the Southern Oklahoma, Northern Texas Region. In addition to my flight instruction, I have also gained roughly 32.5 hours of SIC Turbine time in a CE-560XL, receiving my SIC Type Rating in May of 2026. My flight experience includes 1,150 Total Hours (R-ATP Eligible), 1,031 Pilot In Command, and 57.3 Total Multi-Engine. I am currently a Southwest Airlines Destination 225 University Pathway Cadet. I am looking for employment opportunities to further develop my professional, education, and career development. Away from work I am a family man, spending time with my wife and my infant son. 

Education

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor's of Aviation Sciences August 1, 2020 - November 11, 2024 Completed my flight training through Southeastern Oklahoma State Universities' Aviation Sciences Program. This program is a Part 141 Training Program that is AABI accredited and provides it's graduates with their Restricted ATP once they hit 1,000 flight hours.

Work Experience

Certified Flight Instructor
Self Employed - March 7, 2024 Conducted Part 61 Flight instruction out of Durant, Oklahoma. This included flight and ground training with lessons regarding safety, regulations, airspace, and systems. Instructed private, instrument, commercial, and CFI initial clients.
Part Time Second In Command CE-560XL
Bray Aviation LLC - Present Occasionally am called to fly trips in both a CE-560XL and CE-560XLS. I assist the Pilot In Command, preflight the aircraft, clean and restock different compartments in the aircraft, and express customer service to the owners of the aircraft and their passengers.
DMS Aviation Adjunct Teacher
Durant Independent School District - October 1, 2025 Conduct Classroom lectures for Durant ISD 8th Grade Students interested in the Aviation Industry with lessons such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and airspace.

Highlights

Russel H. "Rusty" Allen Scholarship
April 16, 2022 Scholarship awarded during flight training at Southeastern Oklahoma State.
Don Carpenter Scholarship
April 15, 2023 Scholarship awarded during flight training at Southeastern Oklahoma State.
Southwest Airlines Scholarship
April 20, 2024 Scholarship awarded during flight training at Southeastern Oklahoma State.

Aircraft Experience

CE560XL
  • Time in Type: 32.5 Hours hrs
  • Last Training: May 7, 2026
  • Training Type: 61.55 Training, SIC Type Rating
  • Facility: 61.55 in Aircraft