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Dalton Aker

Dalton Aker

Longmont,CO

Summary

Safety-focused Airline Transport pilot with proven adaptability in leadership and flight operations, with a completely incident-free record. Adept at weather monitoring and flight planning, ensuring on-time departures and compliance with safety protocols.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain

SkyWest Airlines
Denver, Colorado
01.2026 - Current
  • Adapted leadership style to meet crew needs, ensuring safe flight completion.
  • Monitored weather conditions and collaborated with dispatch and airport operations to achieve on-time departures.
  • Reviewed company publications and engaged in ongoing study to prepare for in-flight abnormalities.

First Officer

SkyWest Airlines
Denver, CO
04.2022 - 01.2026
  • Acquired 1400+ hours mastering system logic and flying capabilities of E175, enhancing operational readiness.
  • Completed specialized training as a Designated Mountainous Airports (DMA) pilot, ensuring safety in challenging flight environments.
  • Maintained proficiency and knowledge in flight operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations for every flight.

Education

Pilot Training -

ATP Flight School
Centennial, CO
06-2018

Some College (No Degree) - Science

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
06-2026

Skills

  • Flight planning
  • Weather monitoring
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Leadership adaptability

Affiliations

  • Total - 3999
  • Turbine - 1747
  • Turbine PIC - 186
  • Turbine SIC - 1461

Timeline

Captain

SkyWest Airlines
01.2026 - Current

First Officer

SkyWest Airlines
04.2022 - 01.2026

Pilot Training -

ATP Flight School

Some College (No Degree) - Science

Front Range Community College
Dalton Aker