Instructor

Kim 3-20-14

 

Flight Instructor- Kim Bentz

I’m currently available as Private, Instrument, Multi-engine, Light Sport or Tail dragger instructor, with over 6,800 hours and 22 years’ experience.

 

Professional Experience

Native Air Ambulance 2000 to 2003

Captain in PC-12

Key Results:

  • Flew as line Captain on Pilatus with missions throughout Arizona and New Mexico including the Indian reservations. Responsible for crew including nurse and paramedic.
  • Company transferred me to Rochester, MN to full fill contract with Mayo Clinic. Flew the entire US bringing patients to and from Rochester.
American Air Network, Inc. 2001 to 2003

Part 135 Flight Instructor in PC-12 (part-time)

Key Results:

  •  Trained students at Chesterfield, MO to fly under Part 135 in PC-12 including systems.
Westwind Aviation, Sedona AZ 2001 to 2000

Part 135 Charter Pilot & Flight Instructor, Station Manager

Key Results:

  • Hired, trained pilots including SFAR route over Grand Canyon.
  • Hired, trained station agents. In charge of marketing tours and charter services.
SCENIC AIRLINES, SEDONA AZ 1995 to 2001

Part 135 Charter Pilot & Flight Instructor, Station Manager

Key Results:

  •  Hired and trained pilots and station agents.
  • Marketing and running air tours and scheduled air service between SEZ-PHX.
Sky Cab, Scottsdale AZ 1989 to 1995

Part 135 Charter Pilot

Key Results:

  • Flew Tours over SFAR-Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Lake Powell & Mexico.
  • Carded to fly for Forest Service, BLM, and BOR.
Aero Mech, Scottsdale AZ 1988 to 1989

Flight Instructor

Key Results:

  •  Taught Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine, and Taildragger.

 

Air Link, Greeley CO

1988

Part 141 Flight Instructor

Key Results:

  • Taught Private, Commercial and Instrument.
  • Taught Mountain Flying, Spins and Taildragger.

Flight Ratings

  • Airline Transport Pilot: MEL
  • Commercial Pilot: SEL
  • Flight Instructor SEL, MEL; Instrument
  • No Accidents or Violations

Education

SOUTHEASTERN ACADEMY, KISSMIEE, FL                                                                            1980

Travel Fundamental Degree

 

Crestwood High School, Cresco IA                                                                                      1980

High School Diploma