Matthew French
Pilot
Aylmer,ON
Summary
To obtain a full-time position as first officer. Methodical Flight Instructor with 11 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Instructor
Tillsonburg Flying School
03.2019 - Current
- I have been flying for 11 years now and have accumulated a fair amount of knowledge in regards to avaition and the instruction of student pilots. I have met some truly amazing people with some amazing stories! My current position as a Class 3 flight instructor at Tillsonburg Flying School has been one of my most enjoyable pursuits.
- I have learned so many things in the few short years I have been occupying this role and have come to understand how vitally important it is to have SOP's and clear communication in the cockpit
- Flying is a passion of mine and it's great being able to give that gift to others.
Education
Skills
- Federal Aviation Regulations Familiarity
- Safety Management
- Navigation proficiency
- Emergency Procedures Training
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Complex Aircraft Operation
- Instructional Material Development
- Flight Simulation Training
- Pilot Mentoring Abilities
- Cross-Country Flight Instruction
- Flight Test Preparation
- Upset Recovery Training
- Air Traffic Control Communication
- Customer Service
- Student assessments
- In-Flight Instruction
- Weather Analysis Expertise
- Flight Maneuver Demonstration
- Stall and Spin Recovery Techniques
- Instrument Flight Rules Knowledge
- Student Mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Bilingual in Language
- Public Speaking
- Visual Flight Rules Knowledge
- Expertise in Aviation
- Emergency Procedures
- Crew Resource Management
- Progress Evaluation
- Performance Evaluation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Flying Experience
I have been flying for 11 years now and have accumulated a wealth of knowledge in regards to aviation and have met some truly amazing people! My current position as a flight instructor with Tillsonburg Flying School has been one of my most enjoyable pursuits. I have learned so many things in the few short years I have been occupying this role and have come to understand how vitally important it is to have SOP's and clear communication in the cockpit. Flying is a passion of mine and it's great being able to give that gift to others.
Flight Hours
PIC 1,050
Dual 220
Multi 35
Total hours 1,300
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/26/84
- Nationality: Canadian
Timeline
Flight Instructor
Tillsonburg Flying School
03.2019 - Current
Similar Profiles
Joe StanlyJoe Stanly
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at Tillsonburg District Memorial HospitalRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital
Sophie HicksSophie Hicks
Initiation Program Volunteer at Tillsonburg Community CenterInitiation Program Volunteer at Tillsonburg Community Center
Sushant ChauhanSushant Chauhan
Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager at FSTC Flying SchoolAssistant Sales and Marketing Manager at FSTC Flying School
Kenzie White-FelixKenzie White-Felix
Babysitter at Michelle Rampersad, Kelly Walker, and Danielle GeerlinksBabysitter at Michelle Rampersad, Kelly Walker, and Danielle Geerlinks
Dylan DekeyzerDylan Dekeyzer
Material Handler at North Star Windows and DoorsMaterial Handler at North Star Windows and Doors