Sumit Patel

Awaiting endorsements

pilot

av8db member since August 2026

Pilot based in Smyrna, TN (KMQY), actively looking to build time and pursuing opportunities across flight instruction and commercial operations. I bring a disciplined, safety‑driven approach shaped by advanced pilot training and more than two decades of professional leadership experience as a business owner. I’m seeking roles including CFI/CFII, sensor pilot missions, aerial survey, banner towing, aerial tours, ferry flying, and other Part 91/135 time‑building environments. My strengths include structured communication, operational consistency, and a calm, professional teaching style that helps students and teams perform at their best. I value standardization, risk management, and continuous improvement. My long‑term goal is to build experience as an instructor and transition into regional/major airline operations while contributing to a strong safety culture wherever I fly.