Highly motivated and safety-focused Flight Instructor with extensive Part 141 training from Southern Utah University and a Commercial Multi-Engine add-on from Flight Stars. Proven leadership background as an SUU Aviation CoPilot mentor and academic tutor, with a track record of preparing students for successful stage checks and checkrides. Adept at transforming complex concepts into accessible lessons and reinforcing rigorous Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM). Dedicated to fostering student proficiency, adaptability, and confidence, viewing flight instruction as a vital platform for developing the next generation of safe, disciplined professionals.

Education

Southern Utah University
Associates of Applied Science August 7, 2023 - December 1, 2025 While earning my degree at Southern Utah University, I concurrently completed the SUU Aviation Part 141 Fixed-Wing Professional Pilot program. Through this structured environment, I successfully obtained my Private, Instrument, Commercial Single-Engine, CFI, and CFII certificates, while also securing Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor (AGI/IGI) certifications. To further diversify my capabilities, I completed my Commercial Multi-Engine add-on through Flight Stars in Mesa, Arizona. Training extensively in Southern Utah provided a dynamic and challenging environment that sharply developed my piloting skills. Operating in high-density altitude conditions, mountainous terrain, and severe high winds taught me to command aircraft safely and precisely at the edge of their performance envelopes. This background has given me exceptional situational awareness and the confidence to manage complex, less-than-ideal flight conditions with the highest standard of safety.

Work Experience

SUU Aviation CO-pilot (Program Student Mentor)
SUU Aviation September 15, 2025 - January 1, 2024 Served as peer-mentor and operational liaison for a collegiate aviation program, supporting first-year pilot trainees in academic, scheduling, and flight-training processes. Acted as ambassador for the flight school’s brand — greeting visitors, assisting prospective students, and contributing to program marketing and events. Facilitated student connection and community engagement through planning monthly aviation-training events and resolving student issues proactively. Maintained professionalism, high GPA (3.8), and aviation-program rating eligibility while fulfilling 10-20 hours/week of mentor/admin duties. Gained experience in program operations, student scheduling, communication and logistics — giving unique insight into both student and instructor perspectives. Provided individualized and group aviation tutoring for five semesters, covering aerodynamics, FAA regulations, flight planning, aircraft systems, and scenario-based training. Instructed the weekly Fixed-Wing C.O. Pilot Solo/Private Cert Study Sessions, improving student checkride readiness and fostering a high-performance, safety-focused training culture.

Highlights

Southern Utah University: Aviation Student of the Semester
March 13, 2025 I was awarded the Aviation Student of the Semester for the SUU Aviation program. This award was presented to me based on my academics, flight training, student outreach, volunteer work with aviation students, and work within the aviation program. I was selected based on input from flight instructors and members of the aviation administration team.

Aircraft Experience

Cirrus, SR20
  • Time in Type: 219 hrs
  • Last Training: December 1, 2025
  • Training Type: PPL, Instrument Rating, CPL, CFI, CFII
  • Facility: SUU Aviation
C-172
  • Time in Type: 21 hrs
  • Last Training: May 12, 2025
  • Training Type: Time Building
  • Facility: Cactus Aviation
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 8 hrs
  • Last Training: May 31, 2026
  • Training Type: Time Building/Aircraft Experience
  • Facility: Aright Wrench Aviation
DA-42
  • Time in Type: 13 hrs
  • Last Training: January 28, 2026
  • Training Type: CPL AMEL add on
  • Facility: Flight Stars