Elias Mitchell

• Provide Private and Commercial ground and flight instruction delivered under FAR Part 61 • Plan/execute long cross-country flights to satisfy aircraft delivery schedules • Conduct checkout flights for new aircraft owners • Assist maintainers by conducting flights to acquire parts and transport customers • Administer client tailored WINGS Program modules and Flight Reviews

• Supervised a cadre of five instructors giving primary and advanced training to students pursuing certificates under FAR Part 61 • Served as a point of contact for instructors seeking policy/SOP guidance, advice on student progress, and mentorship • Conducted post-maintenance return to service flights, evaluating system operation and aircraft handling characteristics • Interfaced with prospective new students, scheduling introductory flights and fielding questions on training costs/syllabus

• Delivered ground and flight instruction for career-oriented and hobbyist students pursuing training under FAR Part 61 • Conducted Flight Reviews for qualified pilots seeking to maintain currency, delivering actionable feedback on pilot performance • Taught fundamentals of flight, airspace, weather theory, and navigation, preparing students for FAA knowledge/practical exams • Evaluated student knowledge and performance against the ACS prior to making endorsements for written exams/checkride

• Flew up to nine jump runs per day, coordinating with Air Traffic Control to release tandem jumpers from an exit altitude of 10,000 feet • Worked with load organizers and tandem masters to evaluate meteorological conditions and strategize jump exits