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Ebrima L Ceesay

Summerstown,ON

Summary

An experience Flight Instructor with 2 years of experience providing primary and advanced flight instruction to private commercial pilots and students seeking various ratings and renewals. 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. Enjoys being part of a team and strives in a highly pressurised and challenging working environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Flight Instructor - CLASS III

Cornwall Aviation (1979 LTD)
11.2021 - Current
  • Appointed as flight instructor immediately upon completion of my instructor rating course and assigned to train PPL and CPL training program.
  • Assisted in other tasks inherent to flight instructor such as scheduling, maintenance of training records, ensuring course standards, training requirements, and objectives are achieved for students assigned
  • Developed course guides for all TC approved air exercises for PPL/CPL Training programs which became useful for both my students and some of my instructor colleagues.
  • Subsequently upgraded to Class III Flight Instructor, Multi-Engine Class and Instrument Rating Instructor.
  • Successfully trained and recommended over 30 students towards the issuance of various licenses and ratings.

Sales Assistant

Circle K/Esso
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Streamlined store organization and inventory management, resulting in increased efficiency and ease of access for customers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by maintaining a welcoming and professional demeanor, resulting in a high customer satisfaction rating.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by effectively resolving customer complaints and addressing product-related inquiries
  • Trained and mentored new employees on the store's policies, procedures, and customer service standards, resulting in their successful onboarding and integration into the team
  • Proactively contributed to the store's sales goals by identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products to customers at the checkout counter.

Aviation Safety Cadet

The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA
11.2013 - 05.2022
  • Supported the Aviation Safety Unit in the day-to-day activities including the issuing of aviation licenses and endorsements and reviewing and vetting crew license and/or license validations for all GCAA Air Operators Certificate holders.
  • Assisted Safety Inspectors to ensure AOC holders are compliant with safety standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Diligently managed and kept the records of four Gambian registered Air Operators in compliance with unit standards/policies and requirements.
  • As part of this role, I was selected for professional development to further education in aviation through a partnership with Toronto Airways.

Trainee Laboratory Technician

Medical Research Council
07.2013 - 09.2013
  • Assisted in operations of the Lab for the Inactivated Polio Vaccines Trail including collection, processing, and storing of blood samples as outlined in the SOPs
  • Managed daily record-keeping of incoming samples through efficient organization and filing
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective management of samples, troubleshoot and resolve any challenges with sample processing, minimizing downtime and ensuring timely completion of the work.

Education

TC Multi-IFR Rating - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD
Summerstown, ON
10.2022

TC Certified Flight Instructor Class III - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD
Summerstown, ON
08.2022

TC Multi -Engine Class Rating - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD
Summerstown, ON
06.2022

TC Certified Flight Instructor Class IV - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD
Summerstown, ON
11.2021

TC Commercial Pilot License - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD
Summerstown, ON
03.2021

TC Private Pilot Licence - Aviation

Toronto Airways Ltd
Oshawa, ON
09.2020

Diploma - International Relations And Development Studies

Banjul Institute Of Proffessional Studies
Banjul, The Gambia
07.2015

Skills

  • Highly Adaptable & Fast Learner
  • Teamwork & Collaborative Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Management & Leadership Skills
  • Ability to Remain Calm Under Pressure
  • Strong interpersonal Skills
  • Solid Negotiation Skills

Accomplishments

  • Member of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority Editorial Board 2015.
  • Course Manager, Activista step-down training on campaign development and advocacy 2013 and 2014.
  • Co-Lead: Actionaid Intl The Gambia's Journey To End Hunger Campaign.
  • Board Member of the Child Protection Alliance 2011/2012
  • Women Deliver Young Leader Fellow 2016

Timeline

Certified Flight Instructor - CLASS III

Cornwall Aviation (1979 LTD)
11.2021 - Current

Sales Assistant

Circle K/Esso
08.2021 - 12.2022

Aviation Safety Cadet

The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA
11.2013 - 05.2022

Trainee Laboratory Technician

Medical Research Council
07.2013 - 09.2013

TC Multi-IFR Rating - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD

TC Certified Flight Instructor Class III - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD

TC Multi -Engine Class Rating - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD

TC Certified Flight Instructor Class IV - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD

TC Commercial Pilot License - Commercial Aviation

Cornwall Aviation (1979) LTD

TC Private Pilot Licence - Aviation

Toronto Airways Ltd

Diploma - International Relations And Development Studies

Banjul Institute Of Proffessional Studies
Ebrima L Ceesay