Willing to relocate (US / CA)

Welcome to my page! I am a dual-certified FAA and TCCA Commercial Pilot and an active Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI) currently instructing at Fox Valley Technical College. My aviation journey is built on a foundation of rigorous academic and practical training, having earned my Bachelor of Science in Aviation Studies from the University of North Dakota, with specializations in Aviation Safety and Aviation Business.

I have logged over 500 hours of total flight time across a diverse fleet of aircraft, including the C172, PA28, DA40, and multi-engine platforms like the PA44 and C310. 

During my time at the University of North Dakota, I served as a Teaching Assistant and Flight Simulator Technician, where I instructed gas-turbine engine students on A320 familiarization and startup procedures using the UND/Rockwell Collins Virtual Avionics Procedures Trainer. I also helped develop and organize the hardware and software for these A320 simulations. I bring that same technical curiosity home, where I design, program, and wire custom Microsoft Flight Simulator cockpits. I regularly develop custom Lua scripts and debug logic for Air Manager to mirror real-world avionics, right down to the exact electrical behavior of the ignition key and switch panels.

Education

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Studies 01-08-2021 - 01-05-2025 Specialization in Aviation Safety & Specialization in Aviation Business

Work Experience

Certified Flight Instructor
Fox Valley Technical College 01-01-2026 - Present Conduct primary, advanced, instrument, and multi flight instruction in accordance under FAR Part 61 and Part 141. Provide scenario-based instruction emphasizing aeronautical decision-making and safety management
Certified Flight Instructor
Wisconsin Aviation 01-09-2025 - 01-01-2026 Conduct primary, advanced, and instrument flight instruction in accordance with FAA standards under FAR Part 61. Provide scenario-based instruction emphasizing aeronautical decision-making and safety management
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and Flight Simulator Technician
University of North Dakota 01-12-2024 - 01-05-2025 Teaching Assistant in the UND/Rockwell Collins Virtual Avionics Procedures Trainer (VAPT) running A320 Simulations. Instructed Gas-Turbine Engine Students in A320 Familiarization, Normal and Abnormal Start Procedures. Developed and organized software and hardware for the UND/Rockwell Collins (VAPT).
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of North Dakota 01-06-2023 - 10-01-2023 Served as the technical and managerial liaison for the integration of AMSAT's Linear Transponder Module into the CAPE-IV. Played a role in the early design, construction, and operation of UND’s Odegard Ground Station. Responsibilities included building and testing high-gain antennas, configuring radio systems to track Doppler shift, and operating satellite tracking software (Ham Radio Deluxe, SatPC32)
Student IT Support Services
University of North Dakota 10-01-2021 - 09-01-2022 Assisted at the Aerospace Support Service’s Scientific Computing Center as a student intern.

Highlights

A320 Simulator Teaching Assistant & Technician
May 16, 2025 Instructed gas-turbine students in Airbus A320 familiarization, specializing in critical normal and abnormal engine start procedures. Beyond instruction, I actively developed and integrated the hardware and software for the UND/Rockwell Collins Virtual Avionics Procedures Trainer (VAPT). This role was vital in bridging the gap between systems theory and complex airline operations, equipping future pilots with the advanced systems knowledge and skills required for multi-crew transport aircraft.
French as a Second Language (Dawson College)
June 22, 2026 Actively advancing my French language proficiency beyond the A1 level through dedicated studies at Dawson College. As an aviator holding dual FAA and TCCA credentials, I am deeply committed to achieving professional bilingual fluency. This coursework directly supports my goal of operating seamlessly across the Canadian and international aviation sectors, ensuring clear, safe, and effective communication in any airspace.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 117.7 hrs
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 215.5 hrs
C-150
  • Time in Type: 52.2 hrs
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 41.8 hrs
BE-76 Duchess
  • Time in Type: 21.4 hrs
C-150
  • Time in Type: 23.6 hrs
DA-40
  • Time in Type: 10.1 hrs
PA-30
  • Time in Type: 5.5 hrs
C-310
  • Time in Type: 5 hrs
C-182
  • Time in Type: 2.2 hrs
PA-23
  • Time in Type: 2 hrs
C-414
  • Time in Type: 1.4 hrs
PA-32
  • Time in Type: 1 hrs