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Roland Murdock

Assistant Check Flight Instructor

Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Locations: (Campus & Office)
CV: Roland M. Murdock
Associate Chief Flight Instructor | Former U.S. Marine Corps Instructor & Leader
Eastman, GA I roland.m.murdock@gmal.com I FAA Certificates: CFI / CFII / IGI
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Associate Chief Flight Instructor and former United States Marine Corps Marksmanship Instructor (0931), Career Planner (8411), and Electronics Maintenance Technician (2862) with extensive experience in training leadership, high risk instruction, regulatory compliance, personnel development, and technical systems. Demonstrated success in mentoring professionals, enforcing standards, developing training programs, and guiding individuals through complex career and qualification pathways. Known for disciplined leadership, operational precision, and clear, structured instruction.
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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Senior Instructor Leadership
• Flight Training Standardization
• Instructor Development Programs
• Aviation Safety & Risk Management
• Performance Evaluation & Checkrides
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance
• Career Counseling & Mentorship
• Technical Systems Troubleshooting
• High Accountability Training Environment

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Chief Flight Instructor
Middle Georgia State Flight School / Flight Department — Eastman, GA
2020 – Present
• Lead, standardize, and supervise flight instructors across private, instrument, and commercial curricula
• Conduct stage checks, end of course evaluations, and instructor proficiency reviews
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, training syllabi, and safety management systems
• Develop instructor mentorship programs emphasizing aeronautical decision making and instructional effectiveness
• Oversee risk management, training quality, and standard operating procedures
• Serve as authority on flight training standards and corrective action
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MILITARY SERVICE
United States Marine Corps
Honorable Discharge
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Career Planner (MOS 8411)
Wilmington, NC | 3 Years of Service
• Provided professional career counseling to enlisted Marines on retention, reenlistment, and career progression
• Interviewed, evaluated, and advised personnel on career options, training pipelines, and promotion standards
• Managed sensitive personnel records and ensured compliance with Marine Corps policies and manpower regulations
• Briefed command lead
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