Hello, my name is Ben Fernandez. I am a commercial pilot from the southern California area. I did most of my initial training with California Aeronautical University and Went to El paso for my CFI and Portland for my CFII.
I’ve been instructing since April of 2024, and Worked at an FBO from July of 2023 to September of 2025.
Education
California Aeronautical University
Bachelors October 5, 2020 - October 6, 2023
Work Experience
Flight Instructor
Ind September 20, 2025 - June 1, 2024 Conduct thorough pre-flight and post-flight briefings, offering clear, constructive feedback to ensure students' understanding and progression in flight training.
Manage student flight schedules and maintain detailed, accurate records of training hours, endorsements, and progress, ensuring compliance with insurance policies and FAA regulations.
Develop customized lesson plans and training materials to address individual student needs, improving retention and flight proficiency.
Line Service Technician
CrownAir Aviation - Present Collaborated with a team to ensure aircraft are safely prepared for flights, following all safety protocols for fueling, towing, and staging checks.
Maintained accurate records of flight operations, ensuring proper documentation of fueling, ramp operations and safety reports.
Assisted in implementing safety and efficiency improvements on ramp operations, reducing turnaround time and minimizing errors