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BRADFORD J. EGGEMEYER

Texarkana,TX

Summary

Commercial pilot and business leader who is passionate about flying.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Pilot – Air Tractor 802

BURGERMEISTER AERIAL
2014 - Current
  • Operate a fleet of 3 aircraft providing crop seeding, fertilizing, and spraying on behalf of Texas farmers under FAR Part 137.
  • Fly meticulous spray patterns at 10 feet AGL following latitude/longitude guidance displayed on the onboard GPS system.
  • Oversee daily aircraft maintenance efforts, schedule 300 hour and annual inspections, and verify logbook entries/airworthiness.
  • Coordinated flight schedules, optimizing routes for efficiency and fuel management.
  • Assisted in aircraft pre-buy inspections. Meticulously reviewed maintenance records & led financing/acquisition processes.
  • Led a team of 6 and coordinated personnel scheduling/bookkeeping responsibilities, ensuring adherence to financial objectives.



Contract Pilot – Air Tractor 502

AURORA CO-OP
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Conducted low level, single pilot crop spraying operations providing seeding, fertilizing, & spraying on behalf of Texas farmers.
  • Managed a team of 2. Collaborated to monitor chemical/material inventories and made recommendations for future orders.

Contract Pilot

Weather Modification Association
2011 - 2012
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Coordinated flight plans, optimizing routes for fuel efficiency and time management.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Maintained flawless safety record, adhering strictly to pre-flight checklist and in-flight monitoring protocols.

Pilot

Eggemeyers Ag Service
2007 - 2012

▪ Conducted precision corn runs across Illinois, Iowa, & Minnesota, serving as a trusted agricultural pilot for five different farms.

▪ Organized planting schedules, and established setup dates to synchronize crop runs ensuring optimal yield outcomes.

▪ Spearheaded comprehensive crop preparation. Procured land and acquired fertilizers/seeds/chemicals for use in the field.

▪ Managed the entire crop cycle. Monitored and scouted for potential issues and applied necessary treatments to limit their impact.

Contract Pilot

Housley Communications
2007 - 2009
  • Managed in-flight operations, ensuring passenger safety and comfort during travel.
  • Increased flight safety by consistently performing thorough pre-flight inspections and addressing potential issues.
  • Ensured timely arrivals and departures by efficiently coordinating with air traffic control, ground crew, and other relevant personnel.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.

Captain – Mitsubishi MU-300/ Beechjet 400A

NORTH DALLAS AVIATION/CARDIAIR
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Established an on-demand Part 135 fixed-wing air ambulance flying service on behalf of a four hospitals in rural Texas.
  • Operated turbojet aircraft as Pilot in Command in VFR/IFR & Day/Night conditions to domestic and international locations.
  • Identified the need for critical patient transport service and presented a compelling business case to investors/hospital leaders.
  • Crafted a comprehensive business plan, tailored to meet hospital requirements, and engaged to assemble a team of flight nurses.
  • Developed training programs, ensuring medical team proficiency in equipment operation, patient care, and aircraft procedures.
  • Facilitated the acquisition of aircraft and meticulously navigated the regulatory process through the Dallas FSDO.
  • Spearheaded the submission of a business plan to the City of San Angelo, securing a $25,000 grant to kickstart the company.
  • Managed flight operations, coordinating with air traffic control for seamless navigation.
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with regulations.

Education

Certificate - IPC

American Flyers
Addison, TX
10-2025

Aviation Management

Southwest Junior College
Uvalde, TX

Skills

  • Aircraft operation
  • Load management
  • Safety compliance
  • Pre-flight inspections
  • Team leadership
  • Time and task management
  • Weather analysis and interpretation
  • Pre-flight checks

Certification

  • Commercial Pilot Airplane Single & Multiengine Land, Instrument Airplane
  • Type Ratings BE-400, MU-300
  • Medical Second Class
  • Additional Qualifications FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator, Instrument
  • Level II fires expired 08/25
  • NAFA 2024
  • IPC completed 09-2025 American Flyers
  • Total Time.......................17,026
  • Pilot In Command ..........16,330
  • Turbine PIC .................... 15,026
  • Turbine.............................15,026
  • Multiengine ..................... 2,200
  • Instrument ....................... 550
  • Cross Country...................1601
  • Night Time .........................544
  • Single Pilot Multi...............625
  • AT-802 …………………………..2100

Timeline

Contract Pilot – Air Tractor 502

AURORA CO-OP
01.2012 - 01.2014

Captain – Mitsubishi MU-300/ Beechjet 400A

NORTH DALLAS AVIATION/CARDIAIR
01.2006 - 01.2007

Contract Pilot – Air Tractor 802

BURGERMEISTER AERIAL
2014 - Current

Contract Pilot

Weather Modification Association
2011 - 2012

Pilot

Eggemeyers Ag Service
2007 - 2012

Contract Pilot

Housley Communications
2007 - 2009

Certificate - IPC

American Flyers

Aviation Management

Southwest Junior College
BRADFORD J. EGGEMEYER