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Fishing, Hunting, Coaching youth sports
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Aaron McFarland

Port Charlotte,FL

Summary

Accomplished Manager and U.S. Army Active Duty Instructor Pilot with a proven track record in operations management and staff development. At Palm Island Transit Inc., enhanced team performance and customer relationships, achieving 100% success in curriculum improvements. Expert in strategic planning and team leadership, demonstrating exceptional time management and performance evaluations skills. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Palm Island Transit Inc.
02.2021 - Current
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

UH-60 A/L/M Blackhawk Instructor Pilot

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2017 - 07.2020
  • Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
  • Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
  • Planned, forecasted, managed and scheduled training resources to support 35+ training flights per week.
  • Recommend curriculum improvements to improve student learning and success 100%.
  • Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
  • Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
  • Used [Software] to maintain student training records and student logbooks.
  • Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
  • Operated complex multi-engine rotary-wing aircrafts and flight simulators, instructing and evaluating resident and foreign students.
  • Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
  • Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.

UH-60 L/M Instructor Pilot

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
  • Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
  • Recommend curriculum improvements to improve student learning and success 100%.
  • Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
  • Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
  • Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
  • Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
  • Planned, forecasted, managed and scheduled training resources to support 40+ training flights per week.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical, and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
  • Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
  • Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.

UH-60 L/M Blackhawk Helicopter Company Instructor

U.S ARMY ACTIVE DUTY
01.2011 - 10.2015
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wawasee High School
Syracuse, IN
05.1998

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Workforce Management
  • Performance Management
  • Business Administration
  • Expense Tracking
  • Contract Management
  • Budget Control
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Financial Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Task Delegation
  • Training and development background
  • Team leadership expertise
  • Employee Relations

Certification

  • FAA Rotary wing Instrument rating- 2011
  • High Altitude Rotary wing- 2013
  • 100 Ton Merchant Mariner w/ Towing endorsement -2019

Fishing, Hunting, Coaching youth sports

After I retired from the military in 2020. I took up a passion for the water and started a charter fishing business, Withing a year it developed to come work for the family business here at Palm Island Transit. During that time I have volunteered to give back to the community with my time by coaching youth sports. I coached A spring, Fall, and NFL co-ed flag football league for 4 years running. I also coached youth tee-ball, coach pitch and now Little league for the same timeframe. I love to spend my remaining time doing family activities or volunteering in the community.

Timeline

Manager

Palm Island Transit Inc.
02.2021 - Current

UH-60 A/L/M Blackhawk Instructor Pilot

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2017 - 07.2020

UH-60 L/M Instructor Pilot

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2015 - 10.2017

UH-60 L/M Blackhawk Helicopter Company Instructor

U.S ARMY ACTIVE DUTY
01.2011 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Wawasee High School

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