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Former Fighter Pilot ATP CFI CFII ASEL AMEL

Learn from OVER 30 years of experience

Endorsed over 180 applicants for the Initial CFI Certificate over the past 5 years

FLIGHT EXPERIENCE:

Recent flight time – 800 Hours. Endorsed over 180 applicants for the Initial CFI Certificates with a 95% pass rate on the first attempt.
Total flight time – Over 8000 Hours
Have flown 85 different model airplanes, including fighter jets
Most Cessna piston-engine models, single & multi-engine
Most Piper piston-engine models, single & multi-engine
Beechcraft models, single & multi-engine, including turboprops King Air 90, 100 & 200

CERTIFICATES & RATINGS:

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate AMEL (ATP) – FAA
Commercial Pilot Certificate ASEL – FAA
Certified Flight Instructor ASEL & AMEL (CFI) – FAA
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument ASEL & AMEL (CFII) – FAA

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautics
Master’s Degree in Computer Science

TEACHING CREDENTIALS:

Lifetime Teaching Credentials in Aeronautics – State of California
Lifetime Teaching Credentials in Computer Science – State of California

AVIATION MANAGEMENT & FAA DESIGNATED CHECK AIRMAN:

Grand Airways, Inc. (Started as 135 Charter & expanded to 121 Scheduled Airline operating DC-9 jets). Founder, Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Check Airman
Pacific Air Academy, Inc. (Flight Academy). Founder, Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Check Airman
Chart Air, Inc. (Part 135 Charter Operation) Director of Operations, Check Airman
Inland Empire Airlines, Inc. (Part 135 Scheduled Commuter Airline) Chief Pilot, Check Airman

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Private, Instrument & Commercial Pilot Ground Schools at Mt. San Antonio College, California
Private, Instrument & Commercial Pilot Ground Schools at Pacific Air Academy, California
Aviation Ground School at Beijing University, Beijing, China

INTERNATIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Instrument & Commercial Pilot Ground School to Airline Pilots from Taiwan
Private, Instrument & Commercial Pilot Ground Schools to Japanese Students, Tokyo, Japan.
Aviation Ground School at Beijing University, Beijing, China

AIRLINE / FLIGHT SCHOOL CERTIFICATION:

US Department of Transportation Economic Authority certification for large jet scheduled airline under FARs part 121
FAA Certification of Scheduled Airline Operating large jets under PARs part 121
Scheduled Commuter Airline certification under FARs part 135
FAA Approved Flight Schools under FARs part 141

AWARDS & MERITS:

Won the highest merit-based award on graduation from the Air Force Academy – “The Sword of Honor”.
Won the highest leadership and merit-based rank and command of officer cadets at the Air Force Academy.

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Advantages CFI Air Academy Can Offer

CFI Air Academy airline pilot training program far exceeds any other flight academy’s capabilities & offers
you the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career.