Ethan Cooper

Train and evaluate 10+ concurrent students seeking their Private, Instrument, and Commercial ratings under FAR Parts 61/141. Utilize structured syllabi, lesson plans, and the ACS to standardize lesson content, enabling student success on FAA checkrides. Emphasize aeronautical decision-making, resource management, and checklist usage to develop a professional pilot mindset. Over 500 hours in Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) with glass primary/multifunction displays and a two-axis autopilot. Train at high-density altitude airports and in mountainous terrain, emphasizing performance limits and emergency escape routes. Offer training in a Red Bird AATD, allowing students to develop instrument scan techniques in a controlled environment. Lead introductory/discovery flights, giving prospective students practical exposure before enrollment in training programs. Manage new student orientation, highlighting reasonable goal setting, anticipated costs, needed materials, & course expectations. Earn opportunities to sit in as a right-seat observer/safety pilot during TBM-850/PC-12 NG operations under FAR Part 91. Log time as dual received, gaining practical experience in turbine aircraft systems and high-performance energy management.

Provided support in maintenance, scheduling, and customer service departments while simultaneously completing flight training. Assisted mechanics with annual/100-hour inspections, TBO engine replacements, and prescribed tasks under FAR Part 43. Towed and marshalled aircraft between the ramp/hangar and ensured they were properly secured/fueled following each flight. At the front desk, managed customer/student inquiries, provided school/aircraft tours, and managed the daily flight schedule. Responded to charter requests, relaying aircraft availability and anticipated costs for domestic and international PC-12NG trips. Checked aircraft renters and students in and out, reviewing their qualifications prior to departure to ensure safety/compliance. Completed Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) training under Part 61 between 2020-2025.

Led a team of 7 servers and provided outstanding guest experiences across a fine dining restaurant and family-style sports bar. Ensured guest satisfaction, using communication, listening, and empathy skills to execute service recoveries when needed. Trained and mentored new staff in service standards, menu knowledge, and hospitality protocols to standardize service quality. Oversaw restaurant cleanliness and pace of food delivery, coordinating between kitchen and wait staff to streamline operations.