Sparked an interest in business during my days as a flight instructor and made my way into the corporate world in Dubai. Honed my communication and networking skills to be an asset to companies in sales, marketing and business development roles.Fixed-wing flight instructor with about 5 years experience instructing in the Southeastern US, with Northeast Georgia being my main area of operations. Considerable amount of experience in the Cessna (C150/152, C172 and C182), Diamond (DV20, DA40) and Piper (PA28R, PA34) airframes. Also have experience flying in BE55s, BE30, PAY4, C310 and Sikorsky S58T. Working towards my helicopter commercial and CFI add-ons so I can be dual rated and pursue a career in aerial fire-fighting, utility flying and SAR operations.Associate's Degree in Electromechanical Engineering and diploma level experience in Welding (Stick, TIG and MIG). Have a fair bit of experience working on aircrafts, airframes and powerplants, mainly pistons, as well. Ground/ comms. crew experience with utility helicopter outfit. HAZMAT certified. Aspire to have my A&P certificate as well so I can be a valuable on and off-field asset in the aviation workforce.