
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
Names of excellent references available on request.