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Armando Hurtado

Fillmore,CA

Summary

I've been working in aviation for over a decade. I am well versed executing both domestic and international flight operations in either Part 91 and Part 135 regulations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Flight Controller

Sun Air Jets
Camarillo, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Build and over see the exucution both Part 91 and Part 135 domestic and international trips.
  • Arrange logistics for both part 135 and part 91 domestic and international trips, including but not limited, to slots, permits, transportation, etc.
  • Continuously check the weather, NOTAMs and TFRs for any and all locations our fleet will be flying to.
  • Assist with flight plans accounting for aircraft performance, aircraft loading, e-route wind, turbulence forecasts and airport conditions.
  • Complete a FRAT in conjunction with the crews for each leg flown.
  • In direct contact with both brokers and aircraft owners in regards to their trips.
  • Supervise 8 other flight controllers to ensure trips are being handled appropriately.
  • Provide training to all new hires.
  • I have been delegated operation control of the fleet and have the authority and responsibility for initiating, conducting and terminating a flight.

Line Service Manager

Sun Air Jets
Camarillo, CA
06.2014 - 08.2021
  • Duties include recording safety logs and risk assessments
  • Scheduled staff for adequate coverage of all line service duties during peak times.
  • Supervised staff to ensure safe and efficient operation of all line services.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Assessed training needs for personnel involved in line services operations, providing instruction as necessary.
  • Identified potential safety hazards associated with line service activities and took corrective action.
  • Fueling aircrafts; maneuvering aircrafts in and out of hangars; running the FBO ramp efficiently and safely; marshall aircrafts on and off the ramp
  • Assisting aircraft crews and passengers; loading and unloading cargo and luggage
  • Servicing aircrafts with fuel, oil, lavatory service, potable water; meeting the needs of high profile clients
  • Assisting the maintenance department; meeting outside vendors;
  • Keeping inventory of the departments Jet A, AvGas, unleaded and diesel fuel, placing orders when low
  • Upkeeping the facility including routine building and equipment checks and repairs
  • Maintaining tugs, Lektros, fuel trucks, crew cars and golf carts in running order
  • Routinely use a forklift to maneuver and reposition 55 gallon barrels.

Line manager

CP Aviation
Santa Paula, CA
03.2011 - 06.2014
  • Duties were to fuel and detail airplanes; assist the mechanics, flight instructors and renter pilots; train any new hires; supervised the other lineman; make the line's work schedule; make sure line department was running smoothly; kept inventory of the aircraft oil reserve, janitorial duties
  • While at CP Aviation I revamped the training manual and procedures.

Education

Associates in Science in Criminal Justice -

Ventura College
01.2014

High School Diploma -

Santa Paula High School
01.2007

Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice -

Ventura College

Associates in General Studies Social and Behavioral Studies -

Ventura College

Skills

  • Detailed oriented, leadership, ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner, self-motivated, punctual, ability to work in a team or independently, great communication skills, ability to adapt on the fly, excel at working under pressure
  • Experience with Microsoft office products
  • Experience with Jet Insight and Foreflight

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Flight Controller

Sun Air Jets
09.2021 - Current

Line Service Manager

Sun Air Jets
06.2014 - 08.2021

Line manager

CP Aviation
03.2011 - 06.2014

Associates in Science in Criminal Justice -

Ventura College

High School Diploma -

Santa Paula High School

Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice -

Ventura College

Associates in General Studies Social and Behavioral Studies -

Ventura College
Armando Hurtado