Highly motivated ATP student with a decade of experience as an FRA-certified train conductor and a military background, seeking to transition into a pilot career. Proven track record of managing complex tasks under pressure, adapting to irregular schedules in seniority-based systems, and maintaining a steadfast commitment to the safe and efficient operation of transportation systems.
-Safely transport passengers and rail equipment to intended destinations. Perform tasks such as taking charge of the train and leading a team; perform reverse train movements; switching operations;, radio procedures and relaying and responding to mandatory directives; Form D and other slow orders; troubleshooting pneumatic air brake systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems; revenue collection; information gathering and reporting; security of train movement; and completing directives with various railroads and trains/track equipment -Updating and Understanding FRA and system Time Tables/Special Instructions; AMT-2, AMT-3, AMT-5; Bulletin Orders and Amtrak General Orders in effect; Service Standard Manual, NORAC Operating Rules, and OSU's in effect.
Adhered to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations for safety and operations by ensuring compliance with train orders, signals, and railroad rules.
Demonstrated commitment to following instructions received from dispatchers, trainmasters, and yardmasters while conducting frequent job-safety briefings with the locomotive engineer as well as the entire train crew
Acquired expertise in interpreting and comprehending a wide range of operational documents including company bulletins, dispatcher notifications, work orders, transfer-of-custody records, and switch lists.
CompTIA A+ Computer Repair Technician: Hardware/Software Licensed
Certificate of Achievement with Honors: Successful completion of the Conductor New Hire Training Program with Honors.
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: Professional achievement as visit board search and seizure team member in USS Mason (DDG 87). His fearless drive and undaunted efforts resulted in the disruption of funding for terrorist organizations; and the liberation of MV Faina after five months of pirate captivity.
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal for three consecutive years of honorable and faithful service in the United States Navy.