Mikayla Hoff
51 Erin Road Whanganui ,New Zealand
Summary
Professional Pilot adept at operating aircraft safely and excellent understanding of flight safety and operational standards. Upbeat and energetic with exceptional eye for detail and valuable decision making skills. Seeking position to commit to a long term career in aviation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Instructor
New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy
06.2022 - Current
- Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Led multiple training flights to include briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
- Trained in UNICOM operations.
Customs Officer
New Zealand Customs
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Border Operations - Processing of Passengers and Goods.
- Application and understanding of complex legislation.
- Recording of intelligence to compile reports.
Flight Instructor
Walsh Memorial Flying School
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Attended the two week Walsh Memorial Flying School as a C Category Flight Instructor.
- Ab Initio Training - Effects of controls up to circuits lesson.
- Both of my students achieved their first solo whilst attending the school.
Sales/Host
Skydive Abel Tasman
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Administration, operations and reservation management.
- Took reservations and queries by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times at the drop zone.
- General cleaning and tidiness of drop zone.
Dairy Assistant, Produce Supervisor
Rangiora Pak N Save
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Leadership and small team management.
- Management of stock levels in store and online.
- Rotated produce on sales floor to guarantee optimal freshness and variety.
Education
Diploma in Aviation - Flight Instruction -
New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy
Whanganui, MWT07.2020
Diploma in Aviation - General Aviation -
Nelson Aviation College
Motueka, TAS04.2019
Skills
- Efficient and Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Flexibility
- Decision Making
- Multi Tasking
- Communication Skills
Volunteering
SPCA Feline Volunteer
December 2021 - March 2022
SPCA Opshop Volunteer
February 2023 - July 2023
Certification
New Zealand Certificate in Regulatory Compliance Level 3
New Zealand First Aid Course
Queen's Guide Award
NCEA Level 1, 2, 3 endorsed with Merit
Flight Experience
• Total Time: 1023 Hours
• Pilot in Command: 801 Hours
• Instrument Flight Time: 40 Hours
• Multi-Engine Time: 18.75 Hours
• Night Flight Time: 43 Hours
• CAA Commercial Pilots Licence and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
• CAA B Category Flight Instructor Rating
• NZ Aerobatic Rating
• BGT exam
Referees
Jacob Booth - Chief Flying Instructor
New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy
+64 27 250 7986
jacob.b@nzicpa.nz
Des Lines - Retired Wide Body Jet Captain
Air New Zealand
+64 20 4196 4233
airfabrico@xtra.co.nz
Timeline
Flight Instructor
New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy
06.2022 - Current
Flight Instructor
Walsh Memorial Flying School
01.2021 - 01.2021
Customs Officer
New Zealand Customs
10.2020 - 06.2022
Sales/Host
Skydive Abel Tasman
11.2019 - 01.2020
Dairy Assistant, Produce Supervisor
Rangiora Pak N Save
03.2016 - 07.2017
Diploma in Aviation - Flight Instruction -
New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy
Diploma in Aviation - General Aviation -
Nelson Aviation College
New Zealand Certificate in Regulatory Compliance Level 3
New Zealand First Aid Course
Queen's Guide Award
NCEA Level 1, 2, 3 endorsed with Merit
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