
Bryan Bedwell
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
0 type ratings • 1,952 total hours
Total Hours
1,952
Multi-Engine Hours
674
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
187
Type Ratings
No aircraft experience listed
Certificates & Qualifications
Commercial Pilot License
Issued Jun 2022
Multi-Engine Rating
FAA First Class Medical
Issued Jul 2025
Expires Jul 2027
CFI - Certified Flight Instructor
Issued Mar 2025
CFII - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
Issued Mar 2025
MEI - Multi-Engine Instructor
Issued Mar 2025
Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course
Issued Jan 2017
Commercial Pilot License
Single Engine Rating
Multi-Engine Rating
CFI - Certified Flight Instructor
CFII - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
FAA First Class Medical
FCC Restricted Radio Operators License
US Passport
ATP/CTP Certificate and Written
Work Experience
King Air Captain
UND Aerospace Foundation
Conducts dual flight instruction in the King Air C90, emphasizing aircraft systems, performance, normal and abnormal procedures, and turbine aircraft handling. Teaches and evaluates multi-crew coordination, including Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring duties, callouts, workload management, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. Provides scenario-based training that reinforces Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles such as situational awareness, communication, leadership, and threat-and-error management. Prepares students for and conducts stage checks, and operational evaluations in accordance with organizational standards and FAA requirements.
King Air Captain
UND Aerospace Foundation
Conducts flight instruction in the King Air C90, emphasizing aircraft systems, performance, Normal and abnormal procedures, and turbine aircraft handling. Teaches and evaluates multi crew coordination, including PF/PM duties and workload management. Provides scenario based training that reinforces CRM principles situational awareness, communication, leadership, and threat and error management. Prepares students for checkrides, stage checks, and operational evaluations in accordance with organizational standards and FAA requirements.
Captain
304 Williams Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol
Held multiple positions including Deputy Commander and Assistant Operations Officer. Oversees training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and member qualification across emergency services specialties. Experienced transport pilot providing statewide VIP transport. Fully qualified CAP Instructor pilot and Search and Rescue/Disaster Response pilot.
Lead Flight Instructor
UND Aerospace Foundation
Supervised 20 flight instructors and advised organizational leadership on staffing and hiring decisions. Conducted certificate-granting stage checks and taught ground schools to ensure full compliance with FAA certification requirements and standards. Taught primary, advanced, and initial Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) flight training, ensuring students progressed toward higher FAA certifications. Administered standardization and evaluation flights to verify instructor proficiency and adherence to strict Part 141 regulatory requirements. Completed maintenance check flights following aircraft overhauls, confirming safety, airworthiness, and operational integrity.
Lead Flight Instructor
UND Aerospace Foundation
Supervised 20 flight instructors and advised leadership on staffing and hiring. Conducted certificate-granting stage checks and taught ground school to maintain FAA compliance. Delivered primary, advanced, CFI, and CFII flight instruction; administered standardization and evaluation flights to ensure adherence to Part 141 standards. Performed post-overhaul maintenance check flights to confirm aircraft safety and airworthiness.
Certified Flight Instructor
UND Aerospace Foundation
Provided primary and advanced flight instruction in Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi Engine Land, and Instrument operations to students progressing toward higher FAA certifications. Conducted stage checks and delivered structured ground training to ensure all certification standards, regulatory requirements, and curriculum objectives were met, while teaching Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) to reinforce effective decision-making and operational discipline.
Certified Flight Instructor
UND Aerospace Foundation
Provided flight instruction in Airplane Single Engine and Multiengine Land, and Instrument operations to students progressing toward higher FAA certifications. Conducted structured flight/ground training to ensure certification standards, regulatory requirements, and curriculum objectives were met. Taught Single-Pilot Resource Management to reinforce effective decision-making and operational discipline.
E-9/Chief Master Sergeant
United States Air Force
Led diverse organizations across multiple mission sets while serving in progressively senior leadership roles, including Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Craftsman, First Sergeant, and Squadron Superintendent. Directed teams ranging from 25 to 650 military and civilian personnel across operations, maintenance, and support functions, ensuring mission readiness, regulatory compliance, and professional development for Airmen at all levels. Cultivated resilient teams, elevated standards, and drove organizational effectiveness across global operations. Deployed throughout Southwest Asia, South America, and the Pacific, providing senior enlisted leadership in joint and coalition environments and strengthening unit performance under high-tempo, resource-constrained conditions.
E-9/Chief Master Sergeant
United States Air Force
Led diverse organizations across multiple mission sets while serving in progressively senior leadership roles, including First Sergeant, and Squadron Superintendent. Directed teams ranging from 25 to 650 military and civilian personnel across operations, maintenance, and support functions, ensuring mission readiness, regulatory compliance, and professional development at all levels. Deployed throughout Southwest Asia, South America, and the Pacific, providing senior enlisted leadership in joint and coalition environments.
Education
Associate's degree
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Associate's degree
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree
Community College of the Air Force
Associate degree
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Air University
Air University
Associate degree
Community College of the Air Force
Associate degree
Community College of the Air Force
Profile Overview
1,952
Total Flight Hours
34
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Civil Air Patrol Mission Pilot