About Me
Hello! I'm Mark, and aviation is my greatest passion.
With over twenty years of diverse experience in the aviation industry, I've had the privilege of working in general, military, and commercial aviation, flight training, sUAS operations, and engaging in aviation volunteering and mentorship programs.
My greatest joy comes from helping others achieve their dreams of flying.
I look forward to being a part of your aviation journey!​​
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BRIEF AVIATION WORK EXPERIENCE
2025 - Present: Founder | Aviation Career Experts
2023 - Present: Partner | FlyTech Pilot Academy
2021 - Present: Pilot | Legacy Airline
2018 - Present: Owner | flyG LLC
2005 - 2025: Evaluator Pilot and Weapons Officer | Missouri Air National Guard
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Previous Professional Experiences:
Boeing 757/767 First Officer, Airbus 319/320 First Officer, Instructor Pilot, Flight Instructor, Aircraft Commander, Co-Pilot, Airshow Director, Pilot Recruiter, Executive Officer, Uber Driver, Firefighter, University Community Advisor, Camp Counselor, Pool Lifeguard, and Grocery Produce Stocker
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CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS
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Airline Transport Pilot- Airplane Multi-Engine Land
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Commercial- Airplane Single-Engine Land
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Flight Instructor- Airplane Single-Engine Land, Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Instrument
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Type Ratings: A-320, B-757, B-767, BE-400, L-382, MU-300
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FAA First Class Medical Certificate - current
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United States Passport – current, unrestricted
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FCC Radiotelephone Permit
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No DoD/FAA accidents/incidents on over 35 types of commercial, military or general aviation aircraft
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VOLUNTEER WORK AND AFFILIATIONS
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Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) member
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Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) member
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Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Merit Badge Instructor
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Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Lifetime Member, Board of Directors, and Young Eagles Pilot
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Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) member
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Sound of Speed Air Show Flight Operations Volunteer
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University of Central Missouri (UCM) Aviation Advisory Council, Board Member
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Women in Aviation International (WAI) Mentor