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Jeff Ostrander

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Experienced software engineer and aviation professional.
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Lowell, Michigan, United States, US
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  • Software Development
  • Aviation
  • Aircraft
  • Databases
  • Training
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Jeff Ostrander is a seasoned software engineer and aviation professional with 20+ years of experience in full-stack web development, database design, and software engineering. He has also held various roles in aviation, including flight instructor, pilot, and aircraft owner.

Credentials

  • Remote Pilot Certification (Commercial)
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Oct, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Airline Transport Pilot
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Oct, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Commercial Applicator (Aerial)
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Apr, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • Airplane Single-Engine Sea
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Sep, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Jul, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • Ground Instructor - Basic, Instrument and Advanced
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Jan, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • Aircraft Multi-Engine Land
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Sep, 2008
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Flight Instructor
    Federal Aviation Administration
    May, 2008
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Self-employed
    • Author
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Author: A Different Kind of Sky (2022)

  • Majestic Air
    • Certified Flight Instructor: Aerobatics and Upset training, Spin and Tailwheel Endorsements
      • Jun 2008 - Present

    • Proprietor, Flight Instructor and Aircraft Owner
      • Jan 2008 - Present

      Providing instruction for Aerobatic, Instrument, Commercial and CFI ratings/proficiencies using our Super Decathlon, Cessna 172, and Beechcraft Bonanza.* Conducting Flight Reviews and Tour Operations.* Providing instruction and endorsements for High Performance and Complex operations using ourBonanza.* Providing instruction and endorsements for Tailwheel, emergency maneuvering (aka “upsettraining”), spin training and aerobatics using our American Champion Super Decathlon.

  • DataWise Software
    • Software Engineer
      • 2004 - Present

      Database and application design, 3D visualization.

  • LIFE_International
    • Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
    • Director Of Communications
      • Jan 2021 - Sep 2022
      • Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

  • Wings Of Mercy
    • Zeeland, Michigan
    • Executive Director
      • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      • Zeeland, Michigan

      Providing free air transportation to distant hospitals for families in need.

  • Wings of Mercy (West Michigan)
    • Pilot/Writer
      • 2005 - Jan 2020

      Volunteer pilot, software developer and writer.

  • Contract Pilot Services
    • Lakeview, Mi
    • Spray Pilot
      • Mar 2011 - Jul 2012
      • Lakeview, Mi

      Agricultural application (AKA Crop-dusting)

  • Borisch Manufacturing
    • Pilot
      • Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

      Provided single-pilot executive transport in the company’s G1000-equipped Beechcraft Bonanza.

  • i3 Business Solutions
    • Senior Software Engineer
      • 2007 - 2010

      Database modeling and design, application development for web-based CMS and e-Commerce sites.

  • Compliance Systems, Inc.
    • Software Engineer
      • 2006 - 2007

  • Steelcase
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • Software Engineer
      • 1995 - 2004
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Developed several product information applications used internally and externally, including a product encyclopedia, dealer services database, product installation software, etc.

  • Pregnancy Resource Center
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • Executive Director
      • 1984 - 1992
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Develop organizational goals and structureTrain and supervise staff membersCreate business system to track finances and servicesDevelop counseling and educational literatureOversee daily operations

Education

  • 1978 - 2012
    Aviation Studies/Ratings
    ATP, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, ASEL, AMEL, AGI, IGI, Part 137, Drone, Aviation FAA Certifications
  • 1976 - 1980
    Cornerstone University
    Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

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