Student | Pilot | Entreprenuer | Musician
Francis
Bunting
About Me
Originally from Boulder, Colorado, I have been involved with Aviation for most of my life. Stemming from my Grandfather’s WWII B-17 missions to my Dad’s 30+ year career at United Airlines, aviation is my passion and career aspiration. As a Certified Flight Instructor at Purdue Aviation LLC, I have enjoyed working with many students and have become a better pilot in the process. Besides aviation, my interests extend to organizational leadership, symphonic musicianship, entrepreneurship, and athletics. I am continuing to make progress toward fulfilling my lifelong goal of becoming a professional pilot. In the process, I am searching for opportunities to expand my horizons in the aviation industry.
My Objectives
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Graduate in 3 Years
With AP/IB credits, course workload, and taking classes during the summer, I am on track to graduate from Purdue University this coming spring. Graduating early combined with my efforts to accumulate flight hours as fast as possible will hopefully allow me to get closer to a job as a Professional Pilot.
Aviation Internship
In an effort to build lasting relationships with possible employers and expand my knowledge of the aviation industry, I am seeking out aviation-related internship opportunities. I believe that I will learn skills from interning at a company in the aviation industry that I will use for the rest of my life.
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Professional Pilot Career
My lifelong goal is to work as a Professional Pilot for a part 121/135 commercial operator. I love to travel and flying has been a passion of mine since I was a child. I am eager to begin my pilot career, but in the mean time, I am enjoying every moment of my flight training with my amazing instructor at Purdue University.
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Education
2018 - 2022
Niwot High School
Niwot, Colorado
GPA: 4.196
My involvement at Niwot High School included founding the Niwot High School Aviation Club, being elected the Vice President of the student body, being selected as the French Horn section leader in band, and assistant teaching the pilot ground 1 class at my school district's innovation center.
2022 - Present
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
B.S. Professional Flight
GPA: 3.82 (Dean's List)
Est. Graduation Date: May 2025
As a part of the Purdue Professional Flight program, I am currently a Certified Flight Instructor with CFII and MEI ratings. In addition to flight training, I am a member of Aviation Ambassadors and a French Horn player in the Purdue Concert Band. I plan to join and participate in many more organizations as I progress through my studies at Purdue.
Aviation Experience
Why Aviation?
Aviation has always been one of the most important things in my life. It is in my DNA. My Father and Grandfather were both aviators and from a very young age I was fascinated with the sky and planes in general. As I grew older, aviation became a passion, and something that I knew I wanted to involve myself in as much as possible. I can truly say that flying is one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. I have had a blast flight instructing at Purdue and am growing more excited to start my career in commercial aviation along with sharing the experience of flight with friends, family, and anyone who is interested in joining me in this great adventure!
Ratings
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CFII, MEI
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Commercial Multi-Engine
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High Performance + Complex
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Part 107 - Remote Pilot
770 Flight Hours
Aviation Involvement
Purdue Aviation Ambassadors - General Member | Mountainside Aviation - Director of Aircraft Sales
AOPA Ray Foundation You Can Fly Scholarship - Recipient | Niwot High School Aviation Club - Founder
Other Experience
Music
Business
Athletics
Leadership
Purdue Concert Band - Present
2nd Chair French Horn Player
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Planning to continue my involvement in Purdue bands for the rest of my studies.
Colorado All State Band - 2021 & 2022
Participant
CU Honor Band - 2021 & 2022
Participant
John Philips Sousa Band Award - 2022
Recipient
Mountainside Aviation - 2021-Present
Director of Aircraft Sales
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Assisted in developing the company's website
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Collaborated with potential customers
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Performed frequent market research
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Networked with others in the aircraft sales business
Uplsope Sneakers - 2018-2022
Founder and President
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Bought and sold athletic shoes for profits
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Performed marketing, accounting, and inventory tasks.
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Built a network of returning customers.
Niwot Basketball - 2018 & 2019
Player
Ankle Anglers Basketball Club - 2022
Team Captain
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Helped to coordinate practices and team meetings.
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Frequently connected with each teamate to address concerns and questions.
NYS Flag Football - 2018-2019
Assistant Coach
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Led practices and defensive play calls during games.
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Worked with different age groups ranging from 1st to 8th graders.
Niwot Student Council - 2018-2022
Student Body Vice President (2022)
Junior Class President (2021)
General Member (2018-2020)
Niwot Aviation Club - 2018-2022
Founder and President
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Provided opportunities for members such as a tour of the United Training Center and Pilatus factory.
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Organized meetings with many different guest speakers from the aviation industry.
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Assisted in members' applications to various aviation scholarship programs.
Social Involvement
Theta Chi
Alpha Delta Chapter - Purdue University
General Member
April 2023 - Present
Mixxture DJ
Greater West Lafayette Area
DJ Services
April 2023 - Present
Current Address
1165 W Stadium Av
West Lafayette, Indiana 47906