Michael Ward
Pilot • Reliable, motivated, & over-caffeinated with healthy IFR time, flight instruction roots, military leadership, and a deep respect for safety and teamwork. • Regional Flight Training Manager
Flight Experience & Aircraft
0 type ratings • 1,768 total hours
Total Hours
1,768
Multi-Engine Hours
62
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
No aircraft experience listed
Certificates & Qualifications
FAA First Class Medical
Issued Sep 2025
Expires Sep 2026
Commercial Pilot License
Issued Nov 2024
Multi-Engine Rating
Issued Nov 2024
Instrument Rating
Issued Nov 2024
Commercial Pilot: ASEL, AMEL, Instrument Airplane
Certified Flight Instructor: CFI, CFII
FAA First Class Medical
U.S. Passport
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Work Experience
Regional Flight Training Manager
Stature Aviation
Coordinate aircraft owner communication, scheduling logistics, and training support in fast-paced operational environments. Manage flight training operations, aircraft scheduling, and instructor standardization across multiple training environments. Develop operational procedures and support growth initiatives aligned with company expansion. Oversee training operations in TAA and High-Performance aircraft.
CFI / CFII
DFW, TX
Instructor Pilot to USAF pilot cadet Initial Flight Training program. Delivered Part 141 & 61 flight instruction in IFR, Commercial, and TAA environments. Conducted advanced IFR, CRM, and risk-management focused instruction with emphasis on operational decision making. Maintained a 99% first-time pass rate across EOC evaluations and checkride recommendations.
Owner and Operator
Kinetic Solar US
Led regional operations, team management, hiring, and strategic business growth.
Territory Sales Manager
Momentum Solar
Managed cross-functional coordination between sales, marketing, and installation teams.
Emergency Management Journeyman / CBRNE Response Specialist
USAF
Managed mission-critical equipment, emergency response operations, and operational readiness activities in high-tempo military environments, including deployment in support of operations in Afghanistan.
Education
AAS
Community College of the Air Force
49 credit hours completed toward Bachelor of Science
Northwest Nazarene University
Profile Overview
1,768
Total Flight Hours
17
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Aviation enthusiast fueled by curiosity and adventure. Passionate about volunteering, exploring new cultures, and discovering the world from both above and below, whether it’s through flying, scuba diving, or motorcycling scenic routes. Creative at heart, I love writing, connecting with people, and finding great food wherever the journey leads.
Video Games
Basketball
Motorcycles
Writing
Wake Surfing
Scuba