CFI | CFII | MEI
Jacob Van Wie
I am a professional pilot and flight instructor with a passion for aviation safety. As a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a specialization in Safety & Business, I bring rigorous training standards to every flight.
FAA & TCCA
Certificates & Education
Education
- B.S. Aviation Studies University of North Dakota
FAA (United States)
- Citizen
- Commercial Pilot (ASEL, AMEL)
- Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI)
- First Class Medical Remote Pilot Certificate
- FCC Radio Operators Permit
- Endorsements
- Complex & High Performance Tailwheel
Transport Canada
- Citizen
- Category 1 Medical
- Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)
- Group 1 Instrument Rating
- Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC-A)
- IATRA (In Progress)
Experience
Aircraft Flown
| Aircraft | Type Total |
| PA28-181 | 194.4 |
| C172 | 104.8 |
| Frasca | 46.6 |
| C150 | 52.2 |
| PA44-180 | 41.8 |
| BE76 | 21.4 |
| C152 | 23.6 |
| PA28-201R | 13.2 |
| C172RG | 11.4 |
| DA40 | 10.1 |
| PFG-GTX-AATD | 6.3 |
| 7GCBC | 5.6 |
| PA30 | 5.5 |
| C310Q | 5.0 |
| MCX | 4.5 |
| PA28-161 | 3.5 |
| C182J | 2.2 |
| PA23 | 2.0 |
| C414A | 1.4 |
| PA28-140 | 1.0 |
| PA32-300R | 1.0 |
Avionics
- Garmin G1000, G3X, GI275, GTN750, GFC 400, GFC 500
- Airbus IMA platform (Simulator Only)
- Aspen Evolution
As of 6/5/2026
Total Times
| Total Time | 500.1 |
| Pilot in Command | 302.7 |
| Multi-Engine | 77.1 |
| Multi-Engine PIC | 46.7 |
| Cross Country (FAA) | 195.4 |
| Cross Country (TC) | 352.1 |
| Dual Given | 125.4 |
| Instrument | 62.6 |
| Night | 64.3 |
Work Experience
Fox Valley Technical College
Certified Flight Instructor
January 2026 – Present | Oshkosh, WI
Conduct primary, advanced, instrument, and multi flight instruction in accordance under FAR Part 61 and Part 141.
Provide scenario-based instruction emphasizing aeronautical decision-making and safety management.
Wisconsin Aviation
Certified Flight Instructor
September 2025 – January 2026 | Watertown, WI
Conduct primary, advanced, and instrument flight instruction in accordance with FAA standards under FAR Part 61.
Provide scenario-based instruction emphasizing aeronautical decision-making and safety management.
University of North Dakota
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and Flight Simulator Technician
December 2024 – May 2025 | Grand Forks, ND
Teaching Assistant in the UND/Rockwell Collins Virtual Avionics Procedures Trainer (VAPT) running A320 Simulations
Instructed Gas-Turbine Engine Students in A320 Familiarization, Normal and Abnormal Start Procedures.
Developed and organized software and hardware for the UND/Rockwell Collins (VAPT).
University of North Dakota
Student IT Support Services
October 2021 – September 2022 | Grand Forks, ND
Assisted at the Aerospace Support Service’s Scientific Computing Center as a student intern.
Community Involvement
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Amateur Radio Relay League (USA)
February 2019 – Present | Multiple Locations
- Trained and equipped to provide communications during disasters, supplementing critical communication infrastructure.
Student Board Server Chair
St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center
December 2023 – December 2024 | Grand Forks, ND
- Planned, organized, and executed altar serving duties for undCatholic.
Bronze Presidential Service Award
Yound Marines
August 2012 – May 2021 | Multiple Locations
- Greater than 200 hours of community service logged through various efforts by Mecklenburg County Young Marines.
Other Certifications
- American Heart Association BLS Provider
- General Class Amateur Radio License (KN4SQZ)
- Project Alert Certification
- FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700.b, ICS-800.d
- Safety Management Systems
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
Professional Development
- (October 2024) FOQA Data Analysis with Delta Airlines through UND
- (October 2022) Hypoxia Awareness UND Altitude Chamber
- (October 2022) Spatial Disorientation Training
