
Gavin Buchanan
Pilot • Commercial Pilot Seeking Employment • Certified Flight Instructor
Flight Experience & Aircraft
1 type rating • 901 total hours
Total Hours
901
Multi-Engine Hours
102
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
CRJ700
Certificates & Qualifications
Commercial Pilot License
Issued Mar 2025
FAA First Class Medical
Issued Jul 2026
Instrument Rating
Issued Jun 2023
CFI - Certified Flight Instructor
Issued Aug 2025
CFII - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
Issued Sep 2025
MEI - Multi-Engine Instructor
Issued Oct 2025
Multi-Engine Rating
Issued Oct 2024
Commercial Pilot Certificate
CFI / MEI / CFII
First Class Medical Certificate
Radio Operators License
ATP written course
Issued Jul 2026
Work Experience
Certified Flight Instructor
Fly928
Providing the highest level of flight instruction to customers looking to advance their aviation careers. In Yuma, many students were active duty U.S. Marines. Provided multiengine and tailwheel instruction as well.
Certified Flight Instructor
Fly928 Flight School
Provide flight and ground instruction emphasizing safety, adherence to procedures, and airmanship. Evaluating proficiency and customizing individual POA's for continued progression. Delivering positive customer experience(s), increasing retention rates and recruiting new students. Maintaining efficient scheduling and on-time operations. Adapt instruction to rapidly changing, high-tempo environment.
Sports Official/Baseball Umpire
Arizona Top Choice Officials and Fox Valley Blues Umpires
Comprehensive understanding of baseball rules and their application on the field. Applied clear communication, conflict de-escalation, and composure under pressure. Served as Umpire in Charge (UIC) for many competitive tournaments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science
Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University at Prescott, Arizona
Bachelor of Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott, AZ
Palatine High School
Profile Overview
901
Total Flight Hours
1
Aircraft Types
8
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Chicago native now in arizona looking to expand my aviation career. I have 4 years of flying under my belt and a wide array of aircrafts flown. Diverse training background and employment experience.