About
I am an EASA licensed Multi Engine Class Rating Instructor, Flight Instructor, Theoretical Instructor, Software Developer and Project Manager with previous work experience as a Flight Operations Manager and in Marketing, Software Development & Design. I currently focus on flight instruction for both practical and theoretical parts of flight training.
Flight Instructor & Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
My passion has always been in aviation. I began my aviation career in South Africa in 2016.
- Birthday: 20th of August 1996
- Website: www.samguichelaar.com
- Phone: +31628484196
- City: Gran Canaria, Spain, Hierden, Gelderland & Breda, Brabant
- Age: 29
- Degree: Flight Instructor
- Email: samtulp6@me.com
- Freelance: Contact
In the summer of 2016 I began my ATPL training career in South Africa at 43 Air School. This brilliant experience fully confirmed my lifelong aviation dream. Due to visa problems I unfortunatley had to return to Europe to continue my training.
Eventually I obtained my Pilots License in the Netherlands, and my Flight Instructor rating in Slovenia, in what I can only describe as one of the best flight schools I have experienced in Europe.
Some people see flight instruction as a way for low-hour pilots to get enough hours to apply for the airlines, but for me the case is different. While I previously dreamt of flying a 747 from Amsterdam to Atlanta, my focus has shifted to General Aviation which I find much more interesting and exciting. I also genuinely love flight instructing, and have instructed old, young, foreign people. I am also a volunteer for 'Hoogvliegers', a non-profit which can be described as an aviation 'Make-a-wish' for severly ill childern.
Information
Here is some relevant information about me.
Flight Hours
Hours of Instruction*
Multi Engine
SEP & MEP Types
Aviation Resume
Since 2016 I have been consistently active in the Aviation sector either studying or working in multiple aspects of aviation. Below is a summary of my aviation relevant education & work experience. If you want to know about my software development background, please contact me. Note however, that I am currently only interested in a job in the aviation sector.
Education
iATPL (Jet Pilot Programme)
2016 - 2017
43 Air School, Port Alfred, South Africa.
ATPL in the largest flight school of the southern hemisphere. First solo on the ZS-JGD in April of 2016. Eventually had to return to the Netherlands for a visa renewal which was problematic.
PPL
2018 - 2020
Flight School, Lelystad, Netherlands
Obtained my PPL in 2020 at a large flight school in Lelystad Airport, where I worked at the time.
Night Rating
2021 - 2022
Flight School, Lelystad, Netherlands
Obtained my Night Rating in 2021 at the flight school where I worked at the time.
ATPL Theory
2021 -
Orbit Flight School, Netherlands
EASA ATPL subjects via home study.
Flight Instuctor
2022 - 2022
Jus Flight School, Bled, Slovenia
Flight Instructor Rating done in the Julian Alps of Slovenia on a Diesel C172. One of the best aviation experiences of my life.
Night Rating Instuctor
2022 - 2022
Jus Flight School, Bled, Slovenia
Same flight school for my general FI rating.
LPE & RT Examiner
2022 - current
Croatia
Currently in the process of becoming an LPE examiner to assess a persons proficiency with aviation English. After obtaining my examiner certificate I will continue for Radio Telephony examiner.
Professional Experience
Flight Operations, IT & related tasks
2018 - 2020
Flight School, Lelystad Airport
- Flight Operations such as flight planning, managing bookings, solving agenda issues when an aircraft becomes US.
- IT tasks to manage the at that time outdated IT infrastructure.
- Aircraft Refuelling
- Aircraft Preflight (first check of the day)
- Basic maintenance tasks
- Other office tasks
Flight Operations Manager, Marketing & IT
2020 - June 2022
Flight School, Lelystad Airport
- Planning for regular and MPL (Airline Pilot Training) flights.
- Managed up to 5 projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure
- Recommended and consulted with staff on new and appropriate graphic design
- Created 43+ design presentations and proposals for the new house style which I designed
- Co-created a website for purchasing flight vouchers which far exceeded revenue expectations
- Customer sales, highest sign up rate for new students among all employees
- Customer support and related tasks.
Flight Instructor
March 2022 - June 2022
Flight School, Lelystad Airport
- Flight Lessons for current and prospective students
- Checkouts
- SEP Renewals
- Maintenance flights
Flight Operations Manager
2022 - 2024
Kavel 10, Eelde Airport
- Flight Operations Manager for a large aerial survey company flying the P2006T and the Cessna 404.
- Systems operatror
- Ferry flights
Flight Instructor
June 2022 - 2024
Freelance
- Theoretical & Practical lessons
- Refresher courses for VFR communication, Navigation, Flight Planning
- Checkouts
- SEP Renewals
Multi Engine Class Rating Instructor
2025 - current
Canavia, Gran Canaria
- Multi Engine Class Rating Instructor
- Flight Instructor
- Software development (creating interactive training material)
Contact
Location:
Harderwijk & Breda
Email:
contact@samguichelaar.com
Call:
Send a message for phone number