Safety-focused airline pilot with 2,290 total flight hours, an Unrestricted ATP certificate, and an ERJ-170/190 type rating. Currently serving as a First Officer at Envoy Air under FAR Part 121 operations, with a track record of strong CRM, strict SOP adherence, and a commitment to crew safety. Former flight instructor and team lead with demonstrated leadership mentoring junior pilots and driving student success. Recognized for academic excellence and seeking continued advancement toward a Captain upgrade.
Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Aviation - Expected Summer 2028 Currently pursuing degree while actively flying full-time as a First Officer.
Woodward High School
Diploma 2018 - GPA: 3.95
Work Experience
First Officer
Envoy Air 12-01-2024 - Present Operate the ERJ-175 in scheduled Part 121 airline service across regional routes, supporting on-time performance and passenger safety. Perform all preflight planning, weather analysis, fuel planning, and crew briefings in coordination with the Captain. Maintain strict adherence to company SOPs, FAA regulations, and Envoy Air operational policies; uphold currency in all required training and proficiency checks. Apply CRM best practices to ensure effective cockpit communication, situational awareness, and decision-making under dynamic conditions. Remain current in all procedural revisions, NOTAMs, and regulatory updates impacting daily operations.
Flight Instructor / Team Lead
Thrust Flight 11-01-2022 - 04-30-2024 Delivered Part 141 flight and ground instruction across IFR, commercial single/multi-engine, CFI, and CFII curriculum, helping students meet training deadlines and checkride standards. Promoted to Team Lead; mentored a team of junior instructors, hosted monthly meetings to address training concerns, and enforced updated procedures and SOPs. Maintained detailed student training records, tracked syllabus progress, and coordinated scheduling to maximize aircraft utilization and student throughput. Recipient of the Thrust Flight Part 141 CFI Scholarship, awarded for outstanding instructional performance.
Flight Instructor
Guardian Aviation 09-01-2022 - 11-01-2022 Provided private and instrument flight instruction while managing scheduling, sales, payment processing, and student record-keeping at a general aviation flight school.
Highlights
Golden W Award
Top 10% of graduating class
Oklahoma State University Academic Excellence Award
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Freshman Excellence Award
Thrust Flight Part 141 CFI Scholarship
awarded for outstanding instructional performance
Academic Letterman
Varsity Baseball