Zachary Cota
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Highly motivated Flight Instructor with the desire to take on new challenges. I maintain a strong work ethic, am adaptable, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and can quickly master new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Instructor
Centennial Flight Centre Inc.
Sturgeon County, AB
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted successful fixed wing flight training across multiple aircraft while fostering student growth and upholding high standards of professionalism.
- Delivered classroom instruction on pilot licensing subjects, including the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Aircraft General Knowledge, Meteorology, and Navigation.
- Provided ground instruction towards the private pilot license requirements, in collaboration with the Sturgeon County School Board.
Aircraft Technical Dispatcher
Centennial Flight Centre Inc.
Sturgeon County, AB
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Optimized operational efficiency by coordinating flight schedules at Centennial Flight Centre.
- Trained new dispatchers on operational procedures and best practices.
- Maintained accurate logs for all flights, documenting delays and schedule changes.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Division Chief Pilot
Synergy Aviation Ltd.
Sturgeon County, AB
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Designed a company operations manual and standard operating procedures as per Canadian Aviation Regulations.
- Conducted aerial surveillance operations using unmanned aerial vehicles for diverse Oil & Gas projects.
Education
College Diploma - Criminal Justice
NorQuest College
Edmonton05-2024
Commercial Aviation
Centennial Flight Centre Inc.
Sturgeon County, AB03-2023
Skills
- TOTAL TIME: 1,200 hours
- Pilot in command experience: 950 hours
- Multi-engine experience: 40 hours
- Instrument experience: 55 hours
- Actual IMC experience: 50 hours
- Night experience: 75 hours
- Multi crew: 0 hours
- 703/704/705 time: 0 hours
Qualifications
- Commercial Pilot License with completed ATPL exams
- Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating
- Valid Canadian Passport (Canadian Citizen)
- ALPT English ICAO Level 4
- Industry Canada Designated Aeronautical Operators Certificate Invigilator (Valid 02/2027)
Timeline
Flight Instructor
Centennial Flight Centre Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Division Chief Pilot
Synergy Aviation Ltd.
11.2021 - 12.2023
Aircraft Technical Dispatcher
Centennial Flight Centre Inc.
07.2017 - 05.2024
College Diploma - Criminal Justice
NorQuest College
Commercial Aviation
Centennial Flight Centre Inc.
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