George Ingrish

Experience

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  Tulane University

  Jan 2021 - May 2022

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  I provided multidisciplinary support to the Escarra research group on projects related to full-spectrum solar energy conversion and 2D material-based solar array design.I specialized in techno-economic analysis, systems engineering, and advanced product design. During Spring 2021, I led a techno-economic analysis project to analyze the economic potential of a novel hybrid-solar energy receiver. This project included algorithmic techno-economic modeling using DCF financial analysis and cost estimation. My work was published in the Cell Reports Physical Science Journal. I also lead a project to design and evaluate the feasibility of a 2D material-based solar array for extraterrestrial use while collaborating with the NASA Glenn Research Center. Show less

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  Avidyne

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Business Development Intern

  I conducted extensive market research and analysis focused on the incoming advanced air mobility (AAM) market and developed a CRM database with detailed profiles for over 300 private companies. Evaluated these firms’ growth prospects from a business, financial, and technological perspective and worked with Avidyne’s executive team to prioritize customers and refine our product/sales strategies. Lastly, I executed business development engagements with prospective customers in the AAM market and acquired four new strategic business relationships. Show less

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  Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Founder SkySolve LLC

  I was selected to participate in the Tulane LePage Center's venture accelerator program to build a team startup company. My co-founder and I developed and validated a business model for an urban air mobility demand forecasting and air route planning SaaS called SkySolve. SkySolve is an air route planning software that considers traffic, infrastructure, and environmental data to design efficient and profitable routing for urban air mobility operations. During the program, I interviewed 30+ aviation/transportation industry c-level executives and consulted over 1000 pages of aviation market research reports. I also delivered pitch decks to potential investors and developed an early-stage funding strategy. Show less

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  Melbourne Flight Training

  Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  Delivering 120 hours of safe, regimented flight training per month to future aviators under FAR Parts 61 and 141 while maintaining instructional level knowledge of applicable aircraft systems, FARs, and company manuals and procedures Improving the quality and efficiency of individual flight training scenarios and motivating flight students through a 6-month accelerated career aviator programDeveloping training plans for student flight training outside of the normal syllabus and maintaining individual student records Show less

  • Check Instructor

    May 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI)

    Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
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  SkyWest Airlines

  Oct 2023 - now

  • Designated Mountainous Airport Pilot

    Sept 2024 - now

  • CL-65 First Officer

    Oct 2023 - now