Devan Marcey

Professional Flight Student @ Auburn University


Flight Certifications

  • Instrument Rating (IR), Issued 2025

  • Private Pilot License (PPL), Issued 2024

  • FAA First Class Medical Certificate, Issued 2024


Flight Experience

Over 180 hours of total flying time as of August 2025.

Instrument Rating Training, August 2024 - June 2025

  • Completed Auburn University Training Course Outline for Instrument Rating Airplane Single Engine land

  • Gained both actual and simulated instrument experience: Actual: 5.7 hrs; Simulated: 67.1

  • Executed precision/non-precision approaches and standard instrument procedures in various weather conditions

  • Utilized flight simulators to practice instrument procedures and emergency situations

Private Pilot Training, June 2023 - March 2024

  • Completed 84 flight hours with Foothill Flight School for Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land

  • Learned maneuvers, emergency situations, performance takeoffs and landings

  • Conducted pre-flight inspections and post-flight debriefings, ensuring safety and accuracy in all operations

  • Learned and applied weather analysis skills to real-world flight scenarios

  • Used safe aeronautical decision making to ensure flight safety


Leadership and Activities

Auburn Swim Club, August 2024 - current

  • Member of the Auburn Swim Club, attending practices, meets and various social events

Volunteer Swim Coach, May 2023 - July 2024

  • Led and supervised youth swim practices, ensuring safety and skill development

  • Developed teamwork and leadership skills through coordination with swimmers and head coaches

Soccer Referee, August 2019 - August 2024

  • Served as both lead referee and side referee for competitive soccer games and tournaments

  • Maintained game safety and enforced rules in high-pressure environments


Education

Auburn University , Auburn, AL, 2024 - CurrentExpected Graduation May or December 2027Bachelor of Science in Professional FlightGPA: 3.87Relevant Coursework: Principles of Instrument Flight, Instrument Flight Training, Human Factors in Aviation, Intro to Aviation


References

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