Michael - Commercial Pilot

Demonstrated experience with Total Flight Time.

Demonstrated experience with Pilot In Command.

Demonstrated experience with Multiengine.

Demonstrated experience with Cross-Country.

Demonstrated experience with Night Flying.

Provide FAR Part 61 instruction for Private and Instrument candidates.. Specialize in students experiencing training difficulties.. Help students overcome training setbacks, including checkride failures, inconsistent instruction, and training anxiety.. Focus on increasing student confidence, sharpening ATC communication skills, and resulting in student retention.. Built a strong local reputation for honest, student-centered instruction, generating 100% of clientele through long-term relationship-building within the local aviation community and EAA chapter involvement.

Conducted FAR Part 91 methane and oil spill detection flights throughout the Permian Basin in support of aerial survey operations.. Operated between 500 feet AGL and 11,000 feet MSL while capturing imaging data, averaging 100 flight hours per month during a 15-month rotational contract.. Trained 4 new-hire pilots on methane detection procedures, onboard sensor operation, precision flight techniques, and iPad-based mission tracking software.. Coordinated complex flight operations across Class C and Class D airspace and near international boundaries.

Assisted customers in selecting Apple, Samsung, and Google smartphones with product education and recommendations.. Conducted in-home estimates with customers selecting home appliances, entertainment systems, and televisions.