Hello, I’m

Albina
Volkova

Certified Flight Instructor

CFI · CFII · MEI

Up in the air

Hours logged across the skies of Long Island and beyond.

Total
1,152
Dual Given
492
PIC
1,013
Multiengine
107
Cross Country
342
Night
135
Sim IFR
109
Actual IFR
13

Updated 05/30/2026

Licenses & Ratings

CFI
Issued 07/01/2024
CFII
Issued 08/26/2024
MEI
Issued 11/02/2024
1st Class Medical
11/01/2024
Radio License
Issued 05/26/2022
US Passport
Expires 12/28/2032

Education

IFR, ASEL, AMEL, CFI, CFII, MEI
Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT), Indianapolis, IN
Dec 2022 — Sep 2024
Bachelor of Science
New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY
Sep 2019 — Dec 2021 · GPA: 3.57

Experience

CFI

Oct 2024 — Apr 2025

LIFT Academy

  • Delivered Part 141 primary, instrument, and commercial instruction across single and multi-engine platforms
  • Issued FAA endorsements and prepared students for successful private, instrument, and commercial checkrides
  • Led structured ground and flight briefings emphasizing ADM, risk management, and standardized procedures
  • Maintained a professional, safety-first training environment aligned with the academy's standardization manual

Social Worker

Jun 2024 — Apr 2026

Weko Family Services / Embrace Family Services

  • Provided front-line crisis response and de-escalation for families, youth, and individuals in high-stress situations
  • Built individualized service plans by coordinating across community resources, schools, and clinical providers
  • Conducted supervised family interactions to safeguard child welfare and document parental progress
  • Authored detailed case notes and reports used in court, agency, and inter-disciplinary case reviews

Math Tutor

Jan 2020 — Nov 2022

New York City College of Technology

  • Tutored undergraduate students one-on-one and in small groups across algebra, calculus, and statistics
  • Designed targeted practice sets that improved exam outcomes and course retention
  • Mentored students toward STEM pathways through approachable, confidence-building instruction

Hospitality Associate

May 2014 — Apr 2022

Hospitality, New York, NY

  • Delivered high-volume food and beverage service in fast-paced NYC venues with consistently strong guest reviews
  • Built repeat-customer relationships through attentive communication, problem-solving, and a calm service style

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