My Resume

Future aviator. Lifelong learner. Builder at heart.

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Hi, I’m Jack. I’ve been fascinated by flight since my first lesson and now spend much of my time in the cockpit, in aviation clubs, and building aircraft. Whether flying solo or working with a team on projects like the RV-12iS kit plane, I’m dedicated to deepening my skills and knowledge of aviation.

Exploring the skies through flight training, aviation engineering, and hands-on projects.

Aviation & Engineering
  • Student Pilot License (June 2025); Private Pilot’s License in progress
  • Built an RV-12 aircraft with PNB Aviation Club
  • CAD / 3D modeling in Fusion 360
  • Young Eagles Volunteer: Led flight & physics workshops for elementary students
  • Camp Counselor: Guided 6th graders at outdoor education camp (60+ volunteer hours)
  • River Bend Food Pantry & Quad City Marathon volunteer
Leadership & Service
Work Experience
  • Surfsconsin Instructor: Taught wakesurfing lessons (Summers 2024–2025)
  • Surfsconsin Intern: Training & safety instruction (Summer 2023)
Clubs & Activities
  • PNB Aviation
  • Marching, Symphonic & Concert Band: Tuba & Sousaphone
  • Trap Team competitor: Singles, Doubles, Handicap

Milestones & Achievements

Projects & Media

RV-12 Build (PNB Aviation Club): Worked with club members to construct an RV-12 single-prop aircraft, which was later sold to a local buyer. Learned teamwork, precision, and engineering principles.
On May 18, 2025, PNB Aviation Club's student-built 2025 Van's RV-12iS (N525PN) flew again with test pilot and EAA Chapter 75 - Quad Cities chapter member Ryan Story as it undergoes the five-hour testing phase requirements as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. 📷 Adam Santic, Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, EAA Chapter 75.
Flight Training: Currently building flight hours toward my private pilot’s license (PPL).