Ian Lewis
Valley Center,CA
Summary
A Commercial Pilot with 1,500+ hours of flight time, specializing in Part 91 flying such as scenic tours, skydive operations, and private charter-complying with federal & international aviation regulations as expected. Adept at communicating and coordinating with passengers, crew members, and ATC in high-pressure environments to ensure the safety of all to whom I'm providing a service to.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Skydive Pilot
Skydive Elsinore
11.2022 - Current
- Serves as pilot in command for Part 105 skydive operations and qualified to fly DHC6 Twin Otter and Supervan C208 aircraft.
- Coordinate with admin office and passenger manifest to ensure safety of passengers and compliance with company policies.
- Conduct pre-flight inspections on commercial airframes, identify defects and/or issues, and create reports on required maintenance.
- Evaluate weather conditions and surrounding airspace configurations prior to flights and plan accordingly.
Part 91 Charter
Private Owner
05.2021 - Current
- Provided flight planning for numerous international flights (via eAPIS) to Mexico and navigation support to th pilot in command on the PC12 aircraft.
- Performed safety inspections, and energetically engaged with passengers while providing a safe and friendly flying experience.
Air Traffic Controller | Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration, Southern California TRACON
07.2011 - Current
- Responsible for the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic and application of Operational Oversight.
- Trains, mentors, and motivates employees to maximize team productivity.
- Engages employees to create a safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
- Identifies areas for improvement and implementation of new processes to enhance overall company quality and performance.
- Identifies areas of deficiency and performs root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Participates regularly in facility meetings to discuss agency goals and strategy.
- Engages with stakeholders in an effort to implement new procedures, resulting in increased efficiency for the NAS.
Education
Coast Flight Training
San Diego, CA04-2016
Skills
- Professional
- Expert communicator & personable
- Knowledgeable on the National Airspace System and procedures
- Keen aeronautical decision making
- Meticulous in flight planning & navigation
Custom Section
- Total Flight Time: 1556.8
- PIC: 1388
- Multi: 320.6
- Turbine: 525.9 (292.8 multi)
- Night: 150
- X-Country: 366
- Instrument: 18.4 Actual, 68.6 Simulated
Timeline
Skydive Pilot
Skydive Elsinore
11.2022 - Current
Part 91 Charter
Private Owner
05.2021 - Current
Air Traffic Controller | Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration, Southern California TRACON
07.2011 - Current
Coast Flight Training
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