HELLO THERE! I'M DREW LOMBARDI.
My Skills & Experience
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PROFESSIONAL OUTLOOK
My name is Drew Lombardi, I am currently working my dream job as First Officer at JetBlue Airways based out of Logan Airport in Boston. I was previously working at Republic Airways, and then before that as a flight instructor as well as a banner tow pilot. After completing my undergraduate degree receiving a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island, I changed career paths and became an Airline Pilot- and have not looked back since!
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL
July 2019-April 2020
While at ATP flight school, I completed my Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, and my ME over the course of 9 months. I also had some fun training for my tailwheel in a super cub on the side.
BS, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
2015-2019
My degree from the University is in Kinesiology, the study of the mechanics of body movements. Studying this subject has honed skills regarding my curiosity in the field of medicine.
EMT CERTIFICATION
Summer 2016
Receiving my EMT certification has allowed me to truly step into the field of medicine. Working with patients and helping them to resolve issues is something intimate and rewarding that I will never take for granted.
WORK EXPERIENCE
AERIAL ADVERTISING PILOT- SIMMONS AVIATION
April 2021- November 2021
Banner towing aerial billboards, letter banners, and logo banners
Skywriting, including planning and execution utilize a crew environment
Fish spotting for the DEM, for the purpose of fishing regulations for Rhode Island
Recruitment, training, coordinating, and supervision of new hires
CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - NEWPORT AVIATION
May 2020- June 2021
Instruct and teach student pilots flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight training
Act and serve as subject matter expert by applying advanced technical concepts in the area of aviation
Hiring and training of new instructors, preparation of schedules, maintenance of training records to ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN- WESTERLY AMBULANCE CORPS.
April 2017-May 2019
Assess and interpret patient’s condition through physical and verbal exams along with information found at the scene
Initiate appropriate care within scope of practice as an EMT basic
Aid advanced live support partner with care of patients
RESIDENT ACADEMIC MENTOR- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
September 2017-May 2019
Assist incoming freshman class to adjust academically and socially at the university
Facilitate education based programs relevant to the College of Health Sciences
Accountable for over 400 students as their Academic Mentor
LAUNCH BOAT CAPTAIN - NEW YORK YACHT CLUB
Summers of 2015-2017
Limited Master Captain License, USCG
Utilize interpersonal skills to communicate with and assist customers
Transport club members to and from yachts on 26’ launch boat as acting Captain
Full knowledge of Newport Harbor and mooring locations
Respond and monitor private yacht club radio channel
ROCK CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR
2017
Teaching proper belay technique, basic knots and anchoring systems
Implemented training regimens for classes run to improve the technique and strength of students
RESIDENT ADVISOR - UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
September 2016-May 2017
Responsible for providing programs and paraprofessional counseling for college students
Regularly overseeing 300 college freshman throughout the Residence Hall
Assure security and enforcement of university policies
DOCKHAND
Summer 2014
Assisted members with loading their boats, and launching
Fuel, clean, and cover boats
Help other patrons around the dock with boat maintenance or clean dock area
MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
2011-2014
Trained new recruits to have proper etiquette and techniques
Assisted owner in opening and closing for classes
Led classroom programs, particularly with adolescents
CONSTRUCTION LABORER
2012-2013
Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production
Cleaning work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site
Cementing, roofing, woodwork, tiling, etc.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
EAGLE SCOUT, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT, NARRAGANSETT BAY BUDOKAI
PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, URI
KINESIOLOGY STUDENT AMBASSADOR, URI
URI 101 MENTOR (MENTOR FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN)
CERTIFIED IN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED ROCK CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR
INTERESTS
My passions include aviation, rock climbing, skiing, and surfing.
AVIATION
I first flew a Piper Archer in 2018, and have been hooked since. A few months later I had the opportunity to fly a Beechcraft T-34 for a few days with a friend, and it reinforced my passion. Since then, I have been working towards creating a career in the aviation industry.
ROCK CLIMBING
I began rock climbing in 2015, and immediately fell in love with the activity. There is an intrigue and appeal of pushing oneself physically and mentally that this sport offers that I have yet to find elsewhere.
SKIING
Skiing is an activity I started in 2015, taught to me by a close friend. Since then, I have skied over in the Alps in Austria, throughout the northeast, and I have ambitions to ski out west.
SURFING
I started surfing at the age of sixteen, as soon as I received my license to drive. I have a love and respect for the ocean and its power; and the ability to paddle out and leave all my worries at shore will always resonate with me.
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”
CONTACT ME
I am no longer providing flight instruction, but if you have questions about how to get started in aviation feel free to reach out!
401-284-8673
