Craig Paulman
ATP Flight School
Eden Prairie,MN
1
Years of experience
Driven and experienced pilot and CFI that continues to develop piloting skills and knowledge to the utmost degree. Extremely proficient in flight deck management and communications with air traffic control. Exercises PIC authority responsibly with a focus on ADM and situational awareness. Maintains safety as the utmost priority from startup to shutdown.
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
4 Months- Instructs students in the private, instrument, commercial, CFI, and CFII stages of the Airline Career Pilot Program. One of two CFI instructors at the KFCM training center. 86% first attempt pass rate.
- Emphasizes professionalism and situational awareness as points of focus with all students.
- Instructs students in flight operations, safety procedures, and navigation techniques.
- Develops tailored lesson plans to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Evaluates student performance through practical assessments and constructive feedback.
- Ensures compliance with FAA regulations and school policies during training sessions.
Machine Shop Intern
1 Year 10 Months- Completed a project in which it was required to compile all the tools and consumables in the shop into a catalog, which included such information as item prices, from which supplier an item was sourced, as well as the brand/company that produced each item. After completing the catalog, was also responsible for loading an automated inventory machine that was to contain many of the items listed in the catalog and assuring that said machine ran smoothly and was programmed to regularly notify an employee of its supply status for each item, as well as request refills when appropriate.
- Performed various tasks around the shop: receiving/inspecting raw materials, machining and deburring parts, inspecting finished parts, preparing finished parts for shipment, and other general labor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics (with Aerospace Sub-option)
- 3.5005/4.0 GPA
- Coursework (not a comprehensive list): Adv. Dynamics, Adv. Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics, Adv. Fluid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Electrical and Electronic Circuits, Vibrations, Astrodynamics, Aerodynamics Lab, Adv. Heat Transfer, Signals and Systems, Engineering Communication.
- Research Project: Go Baby Car: As part of a group of students, modified an electric-powered miniature car for a disabled child to allow full control of the car without the use of foot pedals.
- Capstone Project: Magnetic Shielding Project: Designed a support/deployment system for a magnetic shielding array to be used on the HALO module (the living quarters of the future lunar gateway station) with 3 other students.
- Capstone Project: Rainmaker: As part of a team of 5 students, designed a firefighting single engine airplane that could refill its water tank by skimming over the surface of a body of water.
ACPP Graduate, CFI With ASEL, Instrument Ratings
Skills
Aircraft Technology and Systems
Situational Awareness
Radio Communication
ATC Procedures
Flight instruction techniques
Emergency procedures training
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
ATP Flight School
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Machine Shop Intern
A Team Machine
05.2021 - 03.2023Read More
ATP Flight School
ACPP Graduate, CFI With ASEL, Instrument Ratings
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University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Science from Engineering Mechanics (with Aerospace Sub-option)
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