Sebastian Ponce

Sebastian Ponce

Certified Flight Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    First Officer for United Airlines.

  • Education

    • Iowa Lakes Community College

      2014 - 2016
      Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
    • Purdue University

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

      Activities and Societies: Purdue Pilots Incorporated Purdue Professional Pilots

  • Experience

    • Purdue Aviation LLC

      Nov 2017 - Aug 2019
      Certified Flight Instructor

      Provided outstanding initial and advanced flight instruction to student, private, and commercial pilots as well as instrument rating applicants.Implemented and taught applicable flight regulations and company procedures to students and fellow team members.Adapted and modified existing course material to meet student needs.Worked closely with the Chief Pilot to create and adopt new safety procedures and further improve existing ones.

    • SkyWest Airlines

      Aug 2019 - Feb 2023

      Pilot in Command of CRJ 200, 700, and 900 aircraft in 121 flight operations across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Lead and work with a diverse team to ensure effective, efficient and safe flight operations. Mentor fellow First Officers to ensure their success. Designated Mountainous Airport (DMA) Pilot in Command. Aspen/Pitkin County (KASE) special qualification.

      • Airline Captain

        Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
      • First Officer

        Aug 2019 - May 2022
    • United Airlines

      Feb 2023 - now
      First Officer

      Work with the Pilot in Command in order to ensure safe and efficient operation of turbojet aircraft and effectively manage associated systems.Work with a diverse team in order to provide safe and dependable air transportation for our customers.Provide caring customer service to all passengers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Airline Transport Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Oct 2019
    • Certified Flight Instructor

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Aug 2017
    • Commercial Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Oct 2015