Bailey A White
First Officer Applicant
Austell
Summary
Highly motivated aviation professional with over 1,250 flight hours, including a leadership role as Assistant Chief Flight Instructor at Blue Skies Above. Expert in flight safety and student success, utilizing advanced avionics and standardized training methods. Proven ability to enhance program performance through effective communication with students allowing a comfortable, yet disciplined, training environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Promoted: Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Blue Skies Above
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised other CFI’s and flight operations while ensuring flight line safety.
- Conducted stage checks and end-of-course evaluations for students.
- Coordinated checkride scheduling while serving as the main contact for DPE services.
- Led standardization efforts among CFI’s, by serving in a leadership role focused on overall student success and program performance.
Certified Flight Instructor
Blue Skies Above
05.2024 - Current
- Provided flight instruction following SOP's with a strong emphasis on safety, standardization, and checklist usage.
- Oversaw the operation/safety of aircraft in all phases of flight while ensuring ACS standards were met.
- Focused on student success/maintaining high pass rates through structured training, performance tracking, and consistent evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 05.2001 -
Skills
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
- Total Time: 1,2525
- PIC: 11968
- Night: 1264
- X-Country: 3112
- Dual Given: 9141
- Total Time in previous 12 months: 5596
Certifications
- FAA First Class Medical
- Commercial ASEL/AMEL
- Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument
Extensive experience with: Foreflight, Dynon Skyview HDX/Garmin G1000 avionics, Garmin GTN 650 navigation systems
Student first-time pass rate: 15/17 (88%)
Timeline
Promoted: Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Blue Skies Above
05.2025 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Blue Skies Above
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Auburn University
05.2001 -