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Paul Simonson

Colorado Springs,CO.

Summary

Methodical Flight Instructor with 20 years of experience providing primary and advanced flight instruction to private pilots and students. Extensive knowledge of aerodynamics, flight characteristics and aircraft teaching procedures. Well-versed with latest flight instructional techniques and procedures of standard aviation training programs. Communicative and safety-conscious professional possessing excellent multitasking, recordkeeping and instructional abilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor Pilot

CAE Inc.
02.2007 - Current
  • Training and screening pilot, combat system officer, remotely piloted aircraft pilot and international military student pilot candidates
  • Providing ground instruction on aircraft systems, training maneuvers, procedures and other flight related subjects
  • Conducting training (ground and flight duties) in accordance with the applicable USAF Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Syllabus and FAA training requirements

Instructor Pilot

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2006 - 02.2007
  • Provide flight training to Air Force Cadets in the Diamond DA-20 aircraft
  • Conduct pre/post flight briefings and scheduling of all students
  • Evaluates performance and serves as a mentor/professional developer to new military aviators

Instructor Pilot

USAFA Aero Club
01.2005 - 08.2006
  • Taught flight training in-flight and in the classroom setting for Cadets, Enlisted and Air Force Officers in a part 61/141 syllabus
  • Provided instruction on Mountain Flying and high density airport operations

Education

No Degree - Aviation

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Weather analysis
  • Emergency procedures expertise
  • Strong leadership
  • Flight rules and regulations

Certification

  • Airline Transport Pilot: Airplane Multi-Engine Land
  • Commercial Privileges: Airplane Single-Engine Land
  • Flight Instructor Ratings: CFI, MEI, AGI
  • Gold Seal Flight Instructor
  • Second Class Medical

FLIGHT HOURS

  • Total Time 10523
  • Instrument 103
  • PIC 8190
  • Night 149
  • Multi-Engine 262
  • Cross Country 1591
  • Tailwheel 98

Timeline

Instructor Pilot

CAE Inc.
02.2007 - Current

Instructor Pilot

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2006 - 02.2007

Instructor Pilot

USAFA Aero Club
01.2005 - 08.2006

No Degree - Aviation

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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