Ian Maitland

About Ian Maitland

I am a Commercial Pilot with multi-engine privileges, an FAA Standardization Instructor, and a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) passionate about safety, mentorship, and continuous growth in aviation.Currently serving as a professional flight instructor, I specialize in guiding aspiring aviators through private, instrument, and multi-engine ratings. My instruction is grounded in precision, discipline, and the real-world experience I bring from both the cockpit and the ramp.Before transitioning fully into flight operations, I worked with major U.S. carriers including American Airlines (customer service) and Delta Air Lines (Move Team). These roles sharpened my skills in operational awareness, communication, and working in high-pressure environments—qualities I bring to every flight and lesson.Aircraft experience includes the Piper Seminole and Cessna Citation Encore, with a growing portfolio of high-performance and complex time.

Experience

1. Flight Instructor

   UND Aerospace

   Sep 2025 — Present · Mesa, AZ, US

   Part 141 Flight Instructor. CFI CFII MEI

Education

• Global Aviation

  Flight Training

• Medgar Evers College, CUNY

  Physics