Hello,
My name is Denis R. Boissonneault. I am a true ambassador of aviation. I have
given over 200 charitable flights at no charge to share my love of flying. I began my
flight training in January 2004 and earned my flight instructor rating in July of
2005. I have instructed in such busy places as Miami and Orlando Florida and
provided flight training at quiet airports in Clearwater Florida and Ridgeland South
Carolina. I have flown many different aircraft from a 1946 Ercoupe to an Extra 300,
King Air 200, Cessna Citation 5, Schweizer 300CB and Hughs 500. I love everything
about aviation, but my favorite thing to do is to share that passion with anyone who
wants to learn.
I have given instruction to many people including a deaf man, a 72 year old man,
and several children. I love the fact that I was the only Sea Plane Instructor and
unusual upset attitude aerobatic and tail wheel instructor in the area! I have given
over 3,850 hours of flight instruction and I can't wait to add more hours to that
time. I strive to make every flight a memorable one and keep the people coming
back for more.
Some of the aircraft I have flown are the Liberty XL, Diamond DA20/DA40/DA42,
Extra 300, Pitts S2C, Bellanca Super Decathlon, Aeronica Champ, Aeronica Citabria,
Aeroprakt A22LS, FPNA Capetown Amphibian, Columbia 350, Lancair 360, Mooney
M20, Cessna 152/172/182, Piper PA28-140/180/201 PA34, Schweizer 300, Hughs
500.
I am proud member of the following aviation groups: AOPA, EAA, NAFI, IAC,
WAI, and the Savannah Aviation Association. I was also on the Board of Advisors for
the Aviation Department at Woodville Thompkins Technical Institute in Savannah
Georgia and I am a Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Counselor.
I am not looking for a job, but a career and a place my family and I will become part
of a new aviation community and family. We do not look at this as a transitional or
time building position, but a position of permanence. We have traveled the world
and are accustomed to the different cultures that encounter and we embrace them.
I have flown all over the United States, Caribbean, Central America, and Indonesia.
I look forward to speaking with you soon about this great opportunity.
Please feel free to contact me via email: denis@idreamofflying.com
Skype: Denisb73
Denis Richard Boissonneault
Villa Panbil Blok E-27
Mukakuning Batam 29485
Tel: +6281314007831
Email: denis@idreamofflying.com
OBJECTIVE
To adequately use my skills and knowledge with motivation and passion to provide
the best flight experience for your distinguished clients.
LICENSES AND RATINGS
FAA Airplane Single Engine Land and Sea Commercial Rating
Airplane Multi Engine Land Commercial Rating
Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor Instrument and Multi Engine
Instructor
FAA Part 135 ATP Written (23 March 2012)
Aerobatic Instructor
Seaplane Instructor
CE560XL SIC Type Rating
High Performance Endorsement
Tail Wheel Endorsement
FAA, TC, CASA 1st Class Medicals
DGCA Validated ASEL and CFI License
ARN 807302
ICAO Level 6 English
FCC License
U.S. Passport
RELATIVE EXPERIENCE
High Performance and Tail Wheel Endorsement
Over 250 hours Aerial Photography Experience
0ver 500 water landings
17+ years of safe aircraft operations and handling
97% First time pass rate for students
Over 280 hours of International flight experience
350 hours Cessna 172
FLIGHT TIME
Total Time- 4237
PIC- 4089
Cross Country- 1867
Night- 252
Rotorcraft - 7
Multi Engine - 116
Flight Instruction Given- 3859
Ground Instruction Given- 3000+
Simulator Instruction Given – 500+
Garmin G1000 1000+
Seaplane- 384
Tail wheel- 261
Light Sport- 600
Aerobatics- 82
Instrument - 269
AIRCRAFT FLOWN
Liberty XL, Diamond DA20/DA40/DA42, Extra 300, Pitts S2C, Bellanca Super
Decathlon, Aeronica Champ, Aeronica Citabria, Aeroprakt A22LS, FPNA Capetown
Amphibian, Columbia 350, Lancair 360, Mooney M20, Cessna 152/172/182, Piper
PA28-140/180/201 PA34, Hughs 500, Schweizer 300
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
FlyBest Flight Academy
Jul 2012 - Present
Chief Flight Instructor
Designed curriculum for startup part 141 flight school in accordance with current
DGCA regulations. Curriculum included Private Pilot, Instrument, ASEL Commercial,
and the AMEL Professional Pilot Program. Set up the company Quality and Safety
program. Performed student ground and flight stage checks as well as instructor
check flights. Maintained school first time pass rate at 100% for both written and
flight checks. Produced company power point presentations for corporate and airline
presentations about school and school programs. Consulted with airlines and charter
companies around Indonesia to provide flight training with standards higher than
desired. Worked with the DGCA navigation and multiple local Air Traffic Control
agencies to develop new training areas and VFR departure and arrival procedures.
Worked with the DGCA Standards division to prepare all written exams for PPL, IFR
and CPL courses (13) for DGCA evaluations. Prepared the Safety Program Manual,
Training Procedures Manual, Student Air Training Manual, Student Information
Manual, Flight Instructor Standardization manual, PPL/IFR/ASEL CPL/AMEL
CPL/Professional Pilot Program Syllabus and Practical Test Standards manual and
first approved Foreign Pilot License Conversion program for the DGCA. Located and
acquired aircraft from around the world and performed post maintenance check
flights after arrival in Melaka Malaysia and then ferry flight to Batam Indonesia.
Performed pre-selection assessment flights as well as designed an initial CRM/multiengine familiarization program for the number one low cost carry in the world.
Lombok Institute of Flight Technology
Aug 2011 – Jan 2012
Flight and Ground Instructor
Provided council and recommendations to new flight school on part 141 training.
Prepared and written final PPL written exams (8) as well as prepared departure and
arrival procedures for students. Instructed students on the Liberty XL2 type
information, meteorology, air law, aerodynamics, and navigation.
Coastal Empire Flight Training:
Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
Owner and Chief Pilot
Developed and implemented in accordance with all current FAA regulations a new
FAA approved Helicopter to Fixed Wing transition course requiring rotary pilots to fly
only 7.5 hours dual versus 20 hours dual. Prepared flight school for a new part 141
certificate. Managed three offices at three different airports, a maintenance
division, and up to nine aircraft and nine instructors as well as over 500 students and
renters in accordance with all Federal Aviation Administration, local, state, city, and
airport commission regulations. Managed a flight schedule to perform over 3800
total flight hours in a 24 month period. Performed specialized flight training such as
Unusual and Upset Attitude course, Aerobatic training, and Sea Plane training,
performed stage checks, renter and instructor check out flights, performed aircraft
maintenance, instructed 50+ students. Built and managed company website as well
as designed and maintained an active aggressive marketing campaign. Located in
Savannah, GA and Fort Stewart, GA, Beaufort SC.
Earthworks of Hilton Head
Mar 2007- Feb 2008
Chief corporate pilot
Pilot of a Cessna 182 for Allen & Kent Wise based in Ridgeland SC for instruction and
nationwide transportation from SC to California. Located in Hilton Head, SC.
Savannah Aviation Flight School
Jul 2006- Aug 2007
Flight Instructor
Prepared the company’s FAA part 135 certificate, Student progress check
flights, instructor check out flights. Company is under new management. Located in
Savannah, GA.
Dean International Flight School
Jul 2005- Jul 2006
Flight Instructor
Performed duties such as new instructor and renter checkouts, perform stage checks
and verify FAA regulation compliance as well as giving instruction. Conducted
unassisted aerial photography flight of the entire Caribbean for three months.
Located in Kendall, FL.
United States Army
Jan 2003- Jan 2005
Sergeant, Security Police supervisor and trained as a M1A1 Tank Gunner.
Performed the duties Security Police supervisor of at Shaw Air Force base.
Dyn Corp: Aviation
June 2002- Jan 2003
Weapons Support Equipment program and aircraft painting
Performed maintenance on aircraft support equipment as a General
Mechanic. Located at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC.
Pelco industries
Oct 2000- Jun 2001
Renovation Carpenter, Quality Control Supervisor
Performed the duties as crew supervisor and quality control supervisor.
Located in Charleston, SC.
United States Marine Corps
June 1993- Oct 2000
Sergeant Aviation Ordnance Technician
Performed duties such as corrosion control, aviation weapon systems
troubleshooting, engine and aircraft run up and testing, weapon loading supervisor,
Squadron Training NCO, Division Safety NCO, Sergeant of the guard in combat
operations in Hungary. Located in Yuma AZ and Beaufort, SC.
EDUCATION
I am currently scheduled to begin online courses in May at the Utah Valley University
Summer Program to finish a Professional Pilot Program.
Mar 2012
King School Written
Mar 2012
King School Jet Transition, Radar Cert, Risk
Management, RVSM Cert, TAWS Cert and High Altitude Ground Cert. Online Course
Jul 2011
CFII- Coastal Empire Flight Training
Savannah, GA
Feb 2011 – Apr 2011
Savannah, GA
Helicopter Private- Meridian Helicopters
Dec 2009
Winter Haven ,FL
Brown’s Sea Plane Base- Sea Plane Rating
Oct 2007
Worldwide Online
BS Management- University of Phoenix
Jul 2006
Kendal, FL
Dean International- Multi Engine Instructor
Jan 2005- Jul 2005
Pompano Beach, FL
Florida Aviation Academy- IFR, ASEL Com, CFI
Jan 2004- Jan 2005
Charleston Aero Club- Private Pilot Certification
Charleston AFB, Charleston, SC
Nov 2002- May 2003
US Army- 19K MOS School
Ft Jackson, SC; Camp Shelby MS
Nov 1998-Dec 1998
USMC Sergeant’s Residence Course
Camp Hanson, Okinawa Japan
Nov 1997
Washington, DC
Marine Corps University- NCO Leadership Course
Jun 1996
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program-Technical
Publication Librarian Course
North Island, CA
May 1996
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program- VIDSMAF
/SCIR Course
North Island, CA
Oct 1993- May 1994
USMC- Aviation Ordnance Technician School
Middleton, TN: Havelock, NC
Jun 1993- Sep 1993
Parris Island, SC
Marine Corps Recruit Training
Sep 1989-Jun 1993
Waterboro, ME
Massabesic High school
ASSOCIATIONS
Aircraft and Owners Pilot Association, Experimental Aircraft Association,
International Aerobatics Club, Seaplane Pilot’s Association, Board of Advisors
Woodville Tompkins Aviation program, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America
authorized Merit Badge instructor.