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Awilda Hughes

Summary

Organized and dependable professional with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude. Demonstrates a strong willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support the United Airlines team in every possible capacity. Skilled at handling multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Procedure's Instructor

United Airlines
08.2011 - Current
  • Provide quality training that prepares United Airlines pilots and flight attendants for passenger handling practices, emergency and safety equipment location, description and hands on operation. Including, how to effectively respond to on board emergency situations such as Medical, Cabin Fire Situations, Ditching, Evacuations, Operation of Exits, and Security Events as it applies to United Operations.
  • Conduct training for United Airlines test pilots Part 142 with the operation of exits.
  • Conduct initial, recurrent and re-qualification training of United Airlines pilots and flight attendants in cabin safety emergency procedures instructional programs.
  • Conduct Basic Indoc- General Emergency Subjects training for new hire pilots.
  • FAA certified to conduct and instruct cabin safety emergency procedures training contracted with other national and international air carriers.
  • Provide immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and within a group setting.
  • Provide training to new fleet technical instructors on Emergency Drills Training and also conduct QC.
  • Conduct tours for high-profile clients at United Airlines' training facility.
  • Subject Matter Expert -(2013-present) Participate in the formulation, development and review of pilot training courseware, including Training Development revisions.
  • Provide input for Flight Operations-Training Development and AQP
  • Human Factors Pilot Development (HFPD) -(2023-present) Develop and deliver adult learning strategies to increase Pilot retention of emergency procedures and security while under pressure
  • Facilitate large group pilot training classes (30-70 individuals).
  • Create engaging and dynamic PowerPoint content for instruction.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Familiar with FOM and Flight Manual.
  • Regular review of Instructor Manual for accuracy and currency.


Flight Crew Data Coordinator

United Airlines
05.2009 - 08.2011
  • Liaised with various departments to create revised training plans that solved scheduling, manpower and equipment issues.
  • Confirmed pilots and resources were scheduled in an efficient manner and developed solutions to minimize impact to the line operations.
  • Revised training plans to ensure they were compliant with contract and FARs.
  • Ensured training plans were compliant with mandatory essential elements.
  • Reacted to deviations to the training plans and developed cost-effective alternatives.

Education

Criminal Justice

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Cosmetology

Pivot Point International
Evanston, IL
05.2005

High School Diploma -

Palatine High School
Palatine, IL
05.1993

Skills

  • Certified CPR/AED - Adult, Child, and Infant CPR certified
  • Quality Control Qualified
  • Bilingual (English, Spanish)
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Multi-Fleet Qualified
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Detail Oriented & Dependable in daily Operations

Timeline

Emergency Procedure's Instructor

United Airlines
08.2011 - Current

Flight Crew Data Coordinator

United Airlines
05.2009 - 08.2011

Criminal Justice

William Rainey Harper College

Cosmetology

Pivot Point International

High School Diploma -

Palatine High School
Awilda Hughes