Brian Prowling
Pipersville,PA
Summary
Highly motivated, self-starter. Able to work unsupervised, in a team, or leading that team. Proven record of client and employer satisfaction. Good communication and presentation skills. Career and goal-driven.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TCI Training Center Instructor
Leonardo Helicopters – AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp.
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Instructed on level D AW139 Simulator and in-class instruction
- Initial aircraft type ratings
- Recurrent training of rated pilots, and specialized courses, including new instructors, USAF, offshore OGP, and State Police
- Teaching the “factory course” for a manufacturer is considered the gold standard in professional aviation instruction.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles
Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot
Air Methods- JeffSTAT
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Leading a three-person crew in life-saving medical transports
- 24/7 operations
- Maintained currency and proficiency in legal and technical subjects
- Interpret meteorological sources to give pre-shift briefings to control center and crew
- Make 'Go/no go' decisions in time-critical moments
- Evaluate and react to changing circumstances
- Coordinate with managers and mechanics.
IFR Helicopter Line Training Captain. Owner
BP Consulting Services LLC
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Training qualified helicopter pilots on a new type and providing offshore support in oil and gas operations in the AW139 helicopter
- Vessel landings
- Colombia.
Line Trainer (LTC) & IFR Captain. Leonardo AW139. Royal Dutch Shell
Caverton-Dancopter
09.2011 - 04.2015
- Base managing pilot (acting 2013)
- Responsible for the advance planning of crew rotations and daily flight rostering
- Supervise the currency of the flight crew and the status of the controlled documents for the operations department
- Conduct daily briefings between Ops, flight and engineering personnel
- Line Training Captain
- Responsible for training and assessment of direct entry Captains, training for the national cadets as new first officers and Senior First Officer candidates receiving a Command upgrade course
- Reporting to the Chief Training Captain
- Associated training documentation for the Aviation authority
- Former positions: LSC (Line Supervisory Commander)
- IFR Captain
- PIC duties of a highly active program providing IFR / VFR Performance Class 1 & Cat A manoeuvres in the AW139 to North Sea standard
Air Ambulance Lead Pilot and field Safety Officer
Air Methods
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Lead pilot
- Reporting to the Program Aviation Manager
- Responsible for pilot scheduling, workover and relief crew allocation
- Submission of work over pay
- Conducted daily briefings with the medical crew
- Ensured that the medical crew, pilots and engineers communicated and worked collaboratively
- Responsible for Quarterly base audits and maintaining current documentation
- Responsible for all operational duties as a Pilot in command
- Providing 24-hour H.E.M.S operations for Temple Transport team and Hospital of the University of Philadelphia
- Based at Doylestown and Brandywine PA locations
- Serving PA, NJ, NY, DE, ME and Washington DC areas
- Safety manager, Assisted in developing of hazard mitigation/control monitoring plans
- I was involved with the strategic safety planning, and auditing of the base and self-initiated a monthly safety newsletter with relevant topics and articles
- Re-hired in June 2016 as North East regional Area relief pilot
IFR Helicopter Captain
Era Helicopters LLC (Now Bristow Group)
09.2005 - 11.2009
- Lead pilot international Ops Argentina
- Responsibilities of pilot in command for all aspects of a safe and efficient operation
- I conducted OGP support operations in the AW139 in various international theaters, including near both poles and tropical locations
- AS350 Gulf of Mexico and tours in Alaska
- Office of Aircraft Services approval for U.S Coast Guard and Dept. of the Interior and flew many missions for Federal agencies
- Training and mentoring of assigned First officers in the AW139.
Flight and Ground Instructor
Helicopter Adventures (Bristow Academy)
01.2003 - 09.2005
- Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor + FTD, Selected for prestigious JAA instructor role
- Set up Staff development workshops and numerous class-based ground tuition for JAA & FAA students
- Responsible for accurate record-keeping, evaluating students' progress, and creating course material
- 14CFR Part 141 school with a military training program and only school outside of Europe with a helicopter JAA syllabus
- I was training cadets sponsored by major North Sea Operators.
Electrical Engineering and Installation
BMPEC Electrical contractors
03.1993 - 12.2002
- Providing high-quality electrical design and installation to corporate, industrial and domestic clients including the Hilton group and local developers.
- Self-started business that flourished without advertisement by word of mouth and repeats.
- Metal tray, Trunking, Conduit, SWA and MICC
- Motor controls
- Control Panels
Education
Technical Diplomas - Electrical Engineering and Installation
City & Guilds of London Institute
Bristol, UK06.1987
Comprehensive Secondary education -
Henbury Comprehensive School
Bristol, UK06.1984
Skills
- Flight safety
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Crew Resource Management
- Customer relationship management
- Training & Development
- Expertise in subject matter
- Multitasking
- Collaborative Team Player
- Continuous professional development
- Decision-Making
- Time management abilities
- Planning and coordination
- Instrument Flight Rules Competence
- Offshore Platform Landings
- Strong Communication Skills
Certification
- Air Transport Pilot Licenses from several countries
- Certified Flight Instructor
- City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering and Installation
- Driver's License with a clean record
Timeline
TCI Training Center Instructor
Leonardo Helicopters – AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp.
01.2023 - 04.2024
Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot
Air Methods- JeffSTAT
06.2016 - 01.2022
IFR Helicopter Line Training Captain. Owner
BP Consulting Services LLC
04.2015 - 06.2016
Line Trainer (LTC) & IFR Captain. Leonardo AW139. Royal Dutch Shell
Caverton-Dancopter
09.2011 - 04.2015
Air Ambulance Lead Pilot and field Safety Officer
Air Methods
11.2009 - 08.2011
IFR Helicopter Captain
Era Helicopters LLC (Now Bristow Group)
09.2005 - 11.2009
Flight and Ground Instructor
Helicopter Adventures (Bristow Academy)
01.2003 - 09.2005
Electrical Engineering and Installation
BMPEC Electrical contractors
03.1993 - 12.2002
Technical Diplomas - Electrical Engineering and Installation
City & Guilds of London Institute
Comprehensive Secondary education -
Henbury Comprehensive School
- Air Transport Pilot Licenses from several countries
- Certified Flight Instructor
- City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering and Installation
- Driver's License with a clean record
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