I am from a rural town and grew up doing ranch work but always loved aviation and aircraft! I have been chasing this dream since I was a kid and will continue to prove myself through hard work, dedication, studying, and staying prepared for any situation.

Education

Utah State University
Bachelors of science September 9, 2019 - May 3, 2023 Attended School at Utah State University and graduated with a degree in the Professional Pilot program

Work Experience

Stage Check Examiner/Flight Instructor/Line Services
Leading Edge Aviation March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025 • Provided high quality instruction and conducted stage checks for private and commercial students held to high standards across several airframes. • Performed return to service flights and operational checks on aircraft returning from heavy maintenance and ferried multiple aircraft across the country back to the flight school. • Refueling and various other services to aircraft of all sizes from C152’s to B737’s and G650’s.
Chief Instructor USU JTP
Utah State University February 27, 2026 - September 5, 2022 • Give quality training focused on jet aircraft systems, 121 procedures, and professional standards by volunteering over 800 total hours between the CRJ-700 and B-737-800NG Simulators. • Did initial test flights and operational checks upon completion of the simulator. Created and organized schedules for semesters as well as helped with onboarding of new instructors in the simulators. • Do return to service, operational, demonstration, and seatfill flights with students and guests.

Highlights

Chief Instructor
September 8, 2025 Spent a week with the company PacSim working with the CEO and an engineer to build our B737 sim. I did everything from put the nuts and bolts together to actual test flying of the simulator.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 700 hrs hrs
  • Last Training: February 1, 2026
  • Training Type: Flight instruction
  • Facility: Private Instruction
DA-40
  • Time in Type: 300 hrs
  • Last Training: September 1, 2025
  • Training Type: Flight Instruction
  • Facility: Leading Edge Aviation
  • Price/Day: $1
B-737
  • Time in Type: 500 hours hrs
  • Last Training: February 27, 2026
  • Training Type: Simulator
  • Facility: Utah State University
PC-12
  • Time in Type: 6 hrs
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: Private Company