BILLY C. DOVE, JR

• Conducted flight reviews with current pilots to ensure safety and proficiency standards are met.
• Demonstrated proper techniques in emergency maneuvers such as stalls, spin recoveries, turns around a point.
• Fostered positive relationships with clients by providing professional customer service.
• Documented student activities and progress to monitor development and proactively identify concerns.
• Evaluated student progress and recommended additional training or completion of flight course.
• Assessed pilot performance during flights and provided feedback to improve skills.
• Consulted with simulator technicians to maintain functionality or discuss malfunctions.
• Developed training syllabi and lesson plans in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Communicated effectively with students regarding expectations for their training program.
• De-briefed students after flights to work through issues, answer questions and use teachable moments to correct serious problems.
• Executed high-level training instruction involving steep turns, stalls and emergency procedures.
• Collaborated with other educators to address deficiencies in program offerings.

Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in the company operation manual.

• Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
• Delayed or canceled flights or deviated from planned route or destination to exercise precaution.
• Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
• Monitored and interpreted instruments to determine flight status, airline condition and geographic position.
• Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.
• Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
• Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
• Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
• Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
• Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
• Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.

Armor Crewmember M551 Sheridan and M60 tank. Flight operations SGT, Warrant Officer Helicopter pilot UH1H, AH1S and AH64A, Unit Supply Technician Chief Warrant Officer, Retired CW4.

• 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.
• Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
• Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
• Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
• Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
• Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
• Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.