BRINKLEY WILSON

• Domestic student 100% first time pass rate for Instrument Rating FAA checkrides (3/3 Checkrides)
• Cathay Pacific Airlines cadet 95% first time pass rate for internal Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department checkrides (20/21 Checkrides).
• Provide safety-focused flight and ground instruction in single-engine and multi-engine aircraft for both domestic students and international airline cadets.
• ·Deliver structured training in accordance with FAA regulations, AeroGuard, and Part 141/Part 61 standards.
• ·Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aircraft systems, procedures, aerodynamics, risk management, and current aviation regulations and incorporate them into daily instruction.
• ·Train students in effective use of Crew Resource Management (CRM) during dual instruction and Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) for solo readiness.
• Teach and demonstrate proper stick-and-rudder technique, aircraft handling, and scenario-based decision-making.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight briefings, administer progress checks, evaluate student performance, and document training in compliance with FAA and school requirements.
• ·Perform stage checks and proficiency evaluations for Cathay Pacific cadets, ensuring alignment with airline-level standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture through continuous risk assessment, adherence to SOPs, and mentorship in aeronautical decision-making.
• Prepare students for successful completion of FAA knowledge exams, stage checks, and checkrides through personalized coaching and targeted skill development.

Worked as a manager, bartender, server, busser and host throughout high school and college.