Regional airline first officer with 3,600 total hours, including 2,300 in the Embraer E175, flying 76-seat Part 121 operations across the Midwest and Northeast. Holds an ATP certificate and E175 type rating, with a clean checkride record and recognition for strong CRM and standard callouts.
Experience
First Officer, Embraer E175, Horizon Bay Regional Airlines (Detroit, MI)
Feb 2023 – Present
Fly scheduled Part 121 service on the E175 to 40+ airports, logging about 55 block hours a month
Passed initial and 3 recurrent checkrides and line checks on the first attempt, with no FAA violations
Manage FMS programming, performance calculations and radio work in complex airspace including ORD, LGA and BOS
Serve as a pilot-union safety committee volunteer, submitting ASAP reports that led to 2 procedure changes
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI), Great Lakes Aviation Institute (Grand Rapids, MI)
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
Logged 1,100 hours of dual instruction, preparing 26 students for private, instrument and commercial checkrides
Served as assistant chief instructor for 9 months, running stage checks and standardization
Education
BS, Aviation Flight Science, Western Michigan University (Aug 2016 – Dec 2020)
Skills
Certificates: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (AMEL), ERJ-170 type rating, CFI/CFII/MEI, FAA First-Class Medical, FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Operations: Part 121, CRM and TEM, FMS, RNAV/RNP approaches, winter operations and deicing
Safety: ASAP and FOQA programs, SMS
How to write a First Officer resume
A strong First Officer resume shows the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements
DOT and FMCSA compliance
Hours of service and ELD use
Route planning
Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections
Hazardous materials handling
Dispatch and load planning
Fleet and aircraft maintenance
Customer service
Safety management systems (SMS)
Example bullet points
Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery
Cut empty miles from 18% to 11% by rebuilding lane plans and backhaul matches for a 60-truck fleet
Logged 6,200 flight hours as an A320 first officer with zero FAA violations and a 98% on-time departure rate
Tips from recruiters
List each licence with its class, endorsements, ratings and issuing body (for example "CDL Class A, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements" or "FAA ATP, A320 type rating").
Lead with safety numbers such as accident-free miles, clean inspections or violation-free years, because employers screen on them first.
Name the equipment, aircraft, routes and systems you know (Samsara ELDs, McLeod, Sabre, Boeing 737) so recruiters can match you quickly.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Professional: Dark header band with a tinted skills sidebar
First Officer resume FAQ
What should a First Officer resume include?
A First Officer resume should show the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a First Officer?
Classic, Compact and Professional work well for First Officer roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a First Officer resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a First Officer put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for First Officer roles are CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements, DOT and FMCSA compliance, Hours of service and ELD use, Route planning, Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections and Hazardous materials handling.
How do I write strong First Officer resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as accident-free miles, on-time performance and miles or flight hours. For example: "Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery."