Sai Nitish Neerukonda
Flight instructor, Pilot
Vijayawada
Summary
Adept Certified Flight Instructor with a proven track record at Phoenix East Aviation, enhancing pilot skills and flight safety through personalized training and strict FAA compliance. Excelled in aircraft systems knowledge and pilot decision-making, mentoring instructors and managing 20+ weekly flights. Collaborated effectively, ensuring consistent program quality and leveraging advanced ground school instruction techniques. Responsible Flight Instructor, Examiner offering in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals and ground and flight emergency procedures. Bringing 1.5 years of experience teaching students to fly in variety of settings by using textbook education, simulator and live flight training methods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Phoenix East Aviation
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Enhanced student pilot skills by implementing personalized training plans and progress tracking.
- Increased overall flight safety by consistently enforcing strict adherence to FAA regulations during all instructional sessions.
- Assisted students in developing effective goal-setting strategies and time management skills for successful completion of their training programs.
- Collaborated with fellow flight instructors to share best practices, enhance teaching methodologies, and ensure consistency across programs.
- Conducted regular stage checks to evaluate student progress, providing feedback and recommendations for additional training as needed.
- Mentored new flight instructors by sharing knowledge, techniques, and insights from personal experiences in the field.
- Consistently updated own knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements through ongoing professional development activities.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Planned, forecasted, managed and scheduled training resources to support 20-24 training flights per week.
Aircraft Maintenance Trainee
Air India
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Performed thorough pre-flight inspections, ensuring aircraft safety and optimal performance.
- Assisted senior technicians in conducting routine maintenance procedures, resulting in reduced downtime for aircraft operations.
- Developed excellent teamwork skills through active collaboration with experienced technicians and other trainees during group projects.
Education
Bachelors in Computer Application - Computer Engineering
Amity University
Noida, India12.2024
Skills
Aircraft Systems Knowledge
Multi-Engine Aircraft Operation
Instrument Flight Rules
Visual Flight Rules
Emergency Procedures Training
Ground School Instruction
Pilot Decision Making
Weather Analysis Proficiency
Cross-Country Flight Planning
Glass Cockpit Proficiency
Flight Instruction Techniques
Multitasking Abilities
Flight time and rating
Total Flight Time - 1504 Hours
As Pilot in Command - 1459 Hours
Multi Engine - 200 Hours
Cross Country - 295 Hours
Night Time - 195 Hours
Instrument Time - 75 Hours
Plane Type - Cessna - C172S, Diamond - DA42NG, Piper - PA34-200
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Phoenix East Aviation
09.2022 - 03.2024
Aircraft Maintenance Trainee
Air India
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelors in Computer Application - Computer Engineering
Amity University