Burton Coons
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Accomplished aviation professional. Extensive experience instructing in both aircraft and simulator. 14 years as Line Check Airman for Delta Air Lines, presently simulator instructor for CAE. Proven leader with ability to enhance flight safety in high-stress conditions. Demonstrates excellence in operations with a focus on passenger satisfaction.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Simulator Pilot Instructor
CAE
11.2022 - Current
- EMB-145 Flight and Ground School initial and recurrent training for part 135 and 91
Lead Line Check Airman 757/767 Intl Operations
Delta Air Lines
11.2010 - 08.2020
Trained Captains in intl flight operations and conducted checkrides as a flight standards examiner. Theaters: Pacific, Polar, Atlantic, Africa and South America
Check Airman 757/767
Delta Air Lines
05.2005 - 11.2010
- Flew domestic and intl routes in numerous countries and complied with flight rules in each location. Managed challenging situations world wide.
Airline Pilot 757/767, MD-88, 727
Delta Air Lines
10.1987 - 05.2005
Learned all facets of airline operations, major league sports charters and sensitive military charters and principally passenger service
USAF Pilot F-16, T-38
USAF
06.1979 - 10.1987
Mission Commander, Flight Instructor and Flight Lead taught me how to lead and work with others in high stress demanding conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
USAF Academy
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Flight Instruction Experience
- Simulator training
- Crew Resource Management
- Emergency Procedures Mgmt
Certification
ATP AMEL # 2227289 FAA Class1 Medical
US Passport: No Restrictions Type Rating: 767/757 EMB145
Total Time:28,840 PIC:17,414 Instructor:7,200
767/757:23,145 MD-88:1,420 F-16: 1,150
Timeline
Flight Simulator Pilot Instructor
CAE
11.2022 - Current
Lead Line Check Airman 757/767 Intl Operations
Delta Air Lines
11.2010 - 08.2020
Check Airman 757/767
Delta Air Lines
05.2005 - 11.2010
Airline Pilot 757/767, MD-88, 727
Delta Air Lines
10.1987 - 05.2005
USAF Pilot F-16, T-38
USAF
06.1979 - 10.1987
Bachelor of Science - Economics
USAF Academy
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