Abhinav Agarwal
FAA VERIFIEDPilot • ATP MEL, Airbus A320 Type Rated, CFI/CFII • Flight Instructor
Flight Experience & Aircraft
1 type rating • 1,682 total hours
Total Hours
1,682
Multi-Engine Hours
55
Jet Hours
4
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
A-318/319/320/321
Training date: Sep 2026
Training facility: 1StepPrep, Miami
25 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
ATP - Airplane Multiengine Land
Issued Sep 2026
Commercial Pilot License
Issued Apr 2023
Multi-Engine Rating
Issued Mar 2025
Instrument Rating
Issued Jul 2022
Type Rating
Issued Sep 2026
CFI - Certified Flight Instructor
Issued Jun 2023
CFII - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
Issued Oct 2026
AGI - Advanced Ground Instructor
Issued Jan 2025
Work Experience
Contract CFI/CFII (SR20, SR22)
PlaneSmart
Delivered dual instruction to private, instrument, and commercial students in advanced glass-cockpit Cirrus aircraft and AATD simulators. • Instructed year-round in high-density DFW Class B airspace, managing complex weather decision-making with zero safety deviations.
Certified Flight Instructor / CFII (
In The Pattern
Delivered personalized flight instruction to students across a broad spectrum of skill levels, spanning from introductory discovery flights to advanced mock checkrides, tailoring guidance to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. • Instructed private, instrument, and commercial students in C172, C152, PA-28, SR20 and AATD tailoring lessons to meet individual needs and skill levels • Developed and delivered comprehensive ground instruction, preparing students for flight with clear demonstrations of maneuvers and techniques • Evaluated student performance during flight, providing constructive feedback and supportive guidance to ensure skill development and improvement • Conducted mock checkrides to thoroughly prepare students for DPE exams, ensuring readiness and confidence • Completed IACRA forms and provided endorsements for students demonstrating proficiency, clearing them for checkrides • Coordinated scheduling for students and staff, ensuring efficient use of resources and optimal learning opportunities
Executive Operations & Supply Chain Director
SharkNinja / Samsung / Michaels Inc.
▪ Owned global operations, demand and supply planning cycles worth $4B annually, making time-critical decisions with incomplete information under executive scrutiny. ▪ Led and briefed cross-functional teams across multiple countries and time zones — directly transferable to multi-crew communication, briefings, and threat and error management.
Education
Masters in Business Administration
University of Texas at Dallas at Richardson, TX
BS - Mechanical Engineering
Army Institute of Technology at Pune, MF
Profile Overview
1,682
Total Flight Hours
1
Aircraft Types
13
Years Experience
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