Professional Resume Template for

Pilot

Jonathan E. Vance

Miami, FL

(305) 555-0143

jonathan.vance@aviationmail.com

linkedin.com/in/jonathan-vance-pilot | faa.gov/pilots/registry/jonathanvance

Professional Summary

Methodical Pilot with 6 years of experience operating multi-engine turboprop and jet aircraft in commercial passenger and charter flight operations. Skilled in crew resource management, precise flight path planning, instrument flight rules, and emergency procedure execution. Successfully logged 3,200 total flight hours, including 1,400 hours as Pilot-in-Command, maintaining a 100% incident-free safety record. Proficient in Garmin G1000/G3000 avionics suites, ForeFlight electronic flight bags, and flight management systems. Coordinates with air traffic control and ground crews to achieve a 98.4% on-time departure rate while optimizing fuel by 6.2% across scheduled flights.

Work Experience

Commercial Pilot (Captain) — AeroLink Charter Services

Miami, FL | January 2024 – Present

  • Commanded twin-engine turboprop and light jet aircraft for 1,200+ passenger charter flights across North America and the Caribbean, maintaining a 100% incident-free safety record under FAA Part 135 regulations.
  • Formulated and optimized flight plans using ForeFlight EFB and Jeppesen charts, reducing average fuel consumption by 7.4% over 350 scheduled flights while ensuring compliance with complex routing constraints.
  • Managed and coordinated pre-flight inspections, weather briefings, and weight-and-balance calculations for 400+ departures, achieving a 98.6% on-time flight completion rate across variable climates.
  • Coordinated crew resource management protocols with first officers and cabin crews during 80+ flight hours of severe weather operations, ensuring passenger comfort and optimal aircraft performance.

First Officer — Coastal Regional Airlines

Orlando, FL | August 2020 – December 2023

  • Assisted the Pilot-in-Command in operating regional passenger aircraft for 2,000+ flight hours, performing high-precision departures and instrument arrivals across 14 high-density airport hubs.
  • Conducted 100% of required pre-flight checklists, safety systems tests, and electronic flight bag updates, identifying and resolving 18 minor technical anomalies before taxiing.
  • Collaborated with air traffic control during 120+ low-visibility instrument landing system approaches, adhering strictly to standard operating procedures to maintain passenger safety.
  • Facilitated passenger safety briefings and post-flight maintenance log reporting for 950+ flights, reducing turnaround maintenance delays by 14% through detailed system reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · Daytona Beach, FL · 2020

Skills

Crew Resource Management (CRM), Flight Planning, FAA Part 135 Regulations, FAA Part 91 Regulations, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Visual Flight Rules (VFR), Weight and Balance Calculations, Pre-Flight Inspection, ForeFlight EFB, Jeppesen Charts, Garmin G1000, Garmin G3000, Multi-Engine Land Rating, Emergency Procedures, Weather Briefing Analysis

Projects

Electronic Flight Bag Migration

Role: Lead Project Pilot

Tools: ForeFlight EFB, iPad, FAA Regulations

Led the transition from paper charts to ForeFlight electronic flight bags for 14 charter pilots, reducing pre-flight preparation times by 22% and eliminating paper costs.

Fuel Conservation Flight Path Study

Role: Project Pilot

Tools: Flight Planning Software, Fuel Flow Meters

Analyzed fuel burn rates on 15 recurring charter routes to optimize descent profiles, resulting in a 5.8% reduction in fuel consumption across 120 flights.

Certifications

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate: Single & Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Rating (2020)
  • FAA First Class Medical Certificate (2025)
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (2020)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Professional Memberships: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice for transition

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$60,000

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$240,000

Avg:

$123,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for commercial pilots in the United States remains stable, driven by the expansion of regional charter, business aviation, and pilot retirements across major carriers. While airline pilot hiring cycles undergo adjustments, the general aviation sector continues to experience steady recruitment. Job openings for commercial pilots are projected to increase by 4% between 2024 and 2034, in line with the average for all occupations. Pilots are expected to be proficient in modern glass cockpit avionics.

4% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine Land and Instrument ratings || Minimum of 1,500 total logged flight hours with at least 500 hours of cross-country experience || Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate with no flight limitations || Proficiency in utilizing advanced electronic flight bag applications such as ForeFlight for flight planning || Thorough knowledge of FAA Part 91 and Part 135 regulations and standard operating safety procedures || Demonstrated competence in operating modern glass cockpit avionics suites like Garmin G1000 or Garmin G3000 || Strong crew resource management capabilities to ensure safety and coordination under high-stress conditions

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