About
I am an EASA licensed 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 freelance flight instruction for both practical and theoretical parts of flight training. I also own a GA aircraft, a Socata TB-9.
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: Ask via email
- City: Harderwijk, Gelderland & Breda, Brabant
- Age: 26
- Degree: Flight Instructor
- Email: contact@samguichelaar.com
- Freelance: Available
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*
Hours outside of NL
SEP Types
Special Interest
While as a flight instructor you have to prove yourself to be knowledgable in all areas of Flying, there are certain areas which particularly enjoy and am passionate about. From my previous workplace I noticed a lot of people were not prepared to fly to a different CTR, let alone cross the border and fly to a foreign airfield. I specifically enjoy longer navigation flights where the student and I can practice a lot of things in the real world.
PRACTICAL
Longer navigation flights crossing CTR's, Borders, FIR's, and more.
Emergency Landings, Fire Practice, etc
I have flown a lot of low visibility flights with students
Making radio communications not intimidating
Departure Procedures, special procedures, and more.
THEORETICAL
From abstract concepts such as magnetic dip to conversions between units
Fuel Calculations, Track Calculations, Diversion Planning
From VOR's, DME's to NDB's. We'll make it understandable.
I have created an interactive VFR communications course for my students
One of the most important parts of flying, and one of the most fun to explain.
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 Instructor
June 2022 - Current
Freelance
- Theoretical & Practical lessons
- Refresher courses for VFR communication, Navigation, Flight Planning
- Checkouts
- SEP Renewals
Portfolio
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- Europe
Services
I offer many aviation related services for prospective pilots, students and currently licensed pilots.
Flight Training
I am able to provide flight instruction for LAPL, SEP and Night Rating. I also do recurrent training.
Theoretical Training
I am able to provide theoretical training in English and Dutch for all MLA, LAPL, and PPL subjects. Note that you will still need to be enrolled in a official theorical course.
Quickest License in Western Europe
If available, I am able to provide full time flight instruction to anyone looking to get a LAPL license. This way you will be sure you are getting your license in the quickest way possible. After a few hours, our flights will be longer than a normal course, and we can even do the training while doing a European Trip. Note, this option is significantly more expensive since I will be available full time.
General Aviation Tutoring
Wether it's VFR communications, CTR procedures, border crossings, or more, I will be able to help you, either online or in person.
Contact
Location:
Harderwijk & Breda
Email:
contact@samguichelaar.com
Call:
Send a message for phone number