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Byno Atkins

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Retired Airline Pilot with approximately 32,000 hours in multiple jet aircraft, the majority in the Boeing 737. Had the privilege of contributing to the successful evolution of Southwest Airlines from a small regional airline to the largest domestic carrier in the United States.

Currently completing Part 135 Ground and Flight Training on the Pilatus PC-12.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

First Officer

AirSmart Aviation
Las Vegas , NV
09.2024 - Current
  • Second In Command on Pilatus PC-12

Captain

Southwest Airlines
Dallas, TX
08.1988 - 08.2021
  • Approximately 24,800 hours Pilot In Command on Boeing 737-200, -300, -500, -700, -800, and MAX 8

First Officer

Southwest Airlines
Dallas, TX
03.1984 - 08.1988
  • Approximately 2,400 hours Second in Command on Boeing 737-200, -300
  • Approximately 800 hours Second in Command on Boeing 727-200

First Officer

Diamond Shamrock Corporation
Dallas, TX
10.1979 - 03.1984
  • Approximately 1,900 hours Second in Command on Gulfstream II, Citation II, Westwind, Falcon -10, -20, -50

Chief Pilot

Jack B. Kelley Trucking
Amarillo, Texas
03.1978 - 10.1979
  • Approximately 800 hours Pilot in Command on Cessna 421

Skills

  • Airline Transport Pilot Certificate #2249729
  • Airplane Multiengine Land B-737, CE -500
  • Commercial Privileges
  • Airplane Single Engine Land
  • Served as Executive Officer and Board Member for the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association
  • Served as Member and Chairman of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Scheduling Committee Working knowledge of pilot flight time / duty time regulations involved in producing monthly pilot schedules
  • Served as Member and Chairman of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Benefits Committee

Timeline

First Officer

AirSmart Aviation
09.2024 - Current

Captain

Southwest Airlines
08.1988 - 08.2021

First Officer

Southwest Airlines
03.1984 - 08.1988

First Officer

Diamond Shamrock Corporation
10.1979 - 03.1984

Chief Pilot

Jack B. Kelley Trucking
03.1978 - 10.1979
Byno Atkins