Michael Yee
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
5 type ratings âĸ 1,910 total hours
Total Hours
1,910
Multi-Engine Hours
131
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
C-172
Training date: May 2026
1,430 hours in type
DA-42
Training date: Apr 2026
84 hours in type
PA-44
Training date: Jul 2024
48 hours in type
C-210
Training date: Jul 2024
6 hours in type
PA-28
Training date: Mar 2024
342 hours in type
Work Experience
Director of Flight Safety
Aces High Aviation
Lead, develop, implement and manage a comprehensive Aviation Safety Management System (SMS); driving safety culture. Promote and distribute safety information across all levels of the organization, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulations.
Multi-Engine Training Program Manager
Aces High Aviation
Create multi-engine training syllabus; monitoring training standards, SOPs and safety standards. Coordinate with DPEs to schedule checkrides; schedule multi-engine training with instructors and students.
CFI/CFII/MEI
Aces High Aviation
100% student pass rate currently instructing 15 private, instrument, commercial, CFII, and multi-engine students. Conduct introductory and demo flights for prospective students, showcasing aircraft and flight training experience. Provide constructive feedback and evaluations of student progress, ensuring continuous growth and learning. Teach advanced flight maneuvers and safety protocols in addition to in-depth ground instruction.
Full-Time Student
Aeroguard Flight Academy
Completed flight training (PPL-MEI) at a Class D airport, beneath the Bravo shelf of KPHX.
Ramp Supervisor
United Airlines
Led teams in efficiently loading/unloading aircraft, including a variety of Airbus, Boeing, ERJ and CRJ models. Applied aviation safety principles during ramp operations while providing customer-focused service, supporting efficient turnarounds and positive passenger experiences. Oversaw aircraft marshaling, loading, fueling coordination, and ground servicing while maintaining strict adherence to FAA and company safety regulations.
Assistant Director
AJ Melino & Associates
Oversaw the recruitment, training, scheduling, coaching and employee relations for 150 staff members. Led the Executive Protection Detail teams locally and internationally, providing security for celebrities and executive clients. Provided protective services in client-facing environments, ensuring seamless experiences through conflict de-escalation, anticipation of client needs, and service-oriented engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
University of California Los Angeles
Profile Overview
1,910
Total Flight Hours
5
Aircraft Types
12
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Commercial pilot and aviation professional with CFI, CFII, and MEI certifications, currently serving as Director of Safety and Multi-Engine Program Manager at Aces High Aviation in Long Beach, California. Experienced in flight instruction, safety management, multi-engine operations, and customer-focused aviation environments, with a strong passion for professionalism, mentorship, and continuous learning. My aviation journey began in ramp operations with United Airlines and has grown through teaching, leadership, and operational experience, preparing me for the next step in Part 91/135 operations. Known for maintaining a safety-first mindset, strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to build positive relationships with both crews and clients.
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