Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument Instructor with experience in flight training, aviation safety, and student development. Former Navy Nuclear Qualified Machinist’s Mate with proven leadership, technical operations, and safety management experience in high-responsibility environments.

Education

California Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics 01-10-2025 - Graduated: October 2025
Western Truck School
Truck Driving Program & Class A CDL Training (Completed 660-Hour Program) 01-06-2013 - Completed June 2013
United States Navy
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Naval Nuclear Power School, Naval Nuclear Mechanic “A” School 01-07-2008 - 01-08-2009

Work Experience

Certified Flight Instructor & Instrument Instructor
California Aeronautical University 01-07-2025 - Present Provided flight and ground instruction for private, instrument, and commercial students Emphasized aviation safety, aeronautical decision-making, and FAA compliance Prepared students for checkrides through individualized instruction and progress evaluations
Student Dispatcher & Flight Scheduler
California Aeronautical University 01-10-2024 - 01-07-2025 Coordinated aircraft and scheduling for daily flight operations across four campuses with over 400 students Maintained dispatch records and ensured compliance with operational procedures Communicated with students, instructors and maintainers to coordinate flight scheduling and operational support
Vacuum Truck, Rolloff & Bulk Truck Operator
MMI Services Inc. 01-04-2021 - 01-04-2022 Operated commercial vehicles and heavy equipment in industrial environments Maintained compliance with safety and operational procedures
Site/Permit Technician, Planset Creator & Operations Manager
Divine Power USA 01-07-2015 - 02-2021 Created AutoCAD plansets and coordinated permitting for residential and commercial solar installations Managed daily operations and supervised approximately 15 employees Conducted site measurements and ensured project compliance with local requirements
Unindentured Apprentice
Local Electrical Union 428 01-10-2014 - 01-01-2015 Ran cables, managed wires, and unloaded trucks for utility scale solar projects
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises; Knight Transportation 01-08-2013 - 01-09-2014 Operated commercial vehicles safely and maintained on-time delivery schedules across regional and long-haul routes
Nuclear Machinist
United States Navy 01-07-2008 - 01-09-2012 Navy Nuclear Qualified Machinist’s Mate Second Class with four years of progressive responsibility operating and maintaining mechanical systems supporting shipboard nuclear power plants Maintained detailed working knowledge of reactor plant systems, steam plant operations, electrical generation, and auxiliary equipment Performed maintenance and operation of steam turbines, heat exchangers, turbine generators, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, main engines, reduction gears, valves, lube oil systems, pumps, and distilling plants Operated within a high-discipline environment while adhering to strict operational, safety, and radiological control standards

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 637 hrs
  • Facility: CAU
Baron 55
  • Time in Type: 10 hrs
  • Facility: CAU
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 19.3 hrs
  • Facility: CAU