Gold Seal Certificated Flight Instructor - Airplane
Gold Seal Certificated Instructor-Multi-Engine and Instrument (CFI/CFII/MEI) with over 2200 hours of dual given. I have been flying recreationally for 36+ years. Over that period, I obtained various certificates and ratings, but over time, realized that I wanted to combine my love of flying with my passion for education/training and pass on the gift of flight to others. Following my retirement from the US Air Force, I held several senior technology-related roles in sales and project management. I was also managing partner of a technology recruiting company as well as an adjunct supply chain instructor at Lake Washington Institute of Technology and Aviation Instructor at Woodinville High School. I have a BA in Business from Washington State University and live in Kirkland, WA with my son and daughter. When I am not flying, I enjoy boating, SCUBA diving, golf, skiing, hiking, travel, and just about anything outdoors.
Details
- State*Washington
- CFI Insurance*Yes
- Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingYes
- Open to traveling across the countryNo
Airplane Category
- Single Engine Land
- Multi Engine Land
- Seaplane
- Drone
Held Certifications*
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor)
- AGI (Advanced Ground Instructor)
- IGI (Instrument Ground Instructor)
- MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor)
- Multi Engine Rating
- Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
- Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)
- High-Performance Endorsement
- Complex Endorsement
- Seaplane Rating
- Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
- Gold Seal Flight Instructor
Training Stages (Can offer)
- Private Pilot License (Certificate) - PPL
- Instrument Rating - IR
- Commercial Pilot License (Certificate) - CPL
- Multi Engine Rating - MER
- Certified Flight Instructor - CFI
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument - CFII
- Multi-Engine Instructor - MEI
- Sport Pilot License (Certificate)
- Seaplane Rating
- Unmanned Aerial System - UAS (/Drone)
- High-Performance Endorsement
- Complex-Airplane-Endorsement
Specific Aircraft Access
Prefer customer to have aircraft but I do have access to C-172 and C-205 aircraft if necessary.
Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)
Most common singles, twins, complex, and high performance
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
Over 20; ask me.
Flying At/Near These Airport(s)
S43 – Harvey Field (S43), Snohomish, Washington KPAE – Snohomish County Airport / Paine Field (PAE), Everett, Washington S50 – Auburn Municipal Airport (S50), Auburn, Washington KRNT – Renton Municipal Airport (RNT), Renton, Washington KBFI-Boeing Field (BFI), Seattle, WA
Pilot Training Provided
- Certificates/Ratings Flight Lessons
- Ground School
- Intro/ Discovery Flight
- Flight Reviews - Biennial Flight Reviews (BFRs)
- Checkride Prep
- Safety Pilot
- Time Building
- Stalls, Spins, Upset Recovery
- Cross-Country Flying
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Currency Training
- Night Currency/Proficiency
- Aircraft/Insurance Checkout
- Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
Type Ratings Held
N/A
Pricing - Hourly Rate (e.g. Ground School, Flight Lesson, Travel Time, Flight Review)
$75/hr (flight/ground)
Ground School Programs Experience
- King Schools
- Gleim Aviation
- Sporty's
- Jeppesen
Location
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About the instructor
I have been flying as a GA pilot for 35+ years and have a COMM certificate with INST/SEL/SES/MEL ratings and am an active CFI/CFII/MEI (Gold Seal) and currently operate as an independent CFI supporting students in the Seattle metropolitan area. My full time job is with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) as the Northwest Mountain Region Manager. My professional experience prior to AOPA includes a 20-year stint as a USAF logistics/transportation officer followed by 10 years in technology sales and project management followed by a three year stint working as a full-time flight and high school aviation instructor. I live in Kirkland, Washington (a suburb of Seattle) and in my spare time, I enjoy time with friends and family boating, flying, skiing, golf, and just about any other outdoor activity.
I have been flying as a GA pilot for 35+ years and have a COMM certificate with INST/SEL/SES/MEL ratings and am an active CFI/CFII/MEI (Gold Seal) and currently operate as an independent CFI supporting students in the Seattle metropolitan area. My full time job is with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) as the Northwest Mountain Region Manager. My professional experience prior to AOPA includes a 20-year stint as a USAF logistics/transportation officer followed by 10 years in technology sales and project management followed by a three year stint working as a full-time flight and high school aviation instructor. I live in Kirkland, Washington (a suburb of Seattle) and in my spare time, I enjoy time with friends and family boating, flying, skiing, golf, and just about any other outdoor activity.
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Gold Seal Certificated Flight Instructor - Airplane
Gold Seal Certificated Flight Instructor - Airplane
$75.00 per hour