Carlos Ancinez Salgado
Miami
Summary
Commercial Pilot and Flight Attendant with experience in Cessna 172 operations from both cockpit seats and comprehensive cabin safety responsibilities. Safety-focused aviation professional skilled in FAA compliance, emergency procedures, CRM, and passenger management. Brings a unique flight deck and cabin perspective, strong situational awareness, and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
Miami
05.2023 - Current
- Ensured the safety and security of passengers and crew in compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures
- Conducted preflight safety checks and verified proper operation of emergency equipment
- Delivered clear safety briefings and enforced cabin safety policies throughout all phases of flight
- Responded effectively to in-flight emergencies, including medical situations, evacuations, and security incidents
- Provided first aid, CPR, and AED assistance when required
- Maintained continuous communication with the flight deck using Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles
Customer Service Representative
American Airlines
Miami
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered exceptional passenger service while prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance
- Managed cabin operations, ensuring passenger comfort without compromising safety standards
- Assisted passengers with special needs while maintaining situational awareness
Education
Royal School
Colombia , ADF Flight School
Skills
- Proficient in interpreting attitude, altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed on the PFD
- Skilled in setting and managing heading bug, altitude preselect, and navigation source
- Effective use of HSI for VOR/GPS navigation, including course selection and CDI interpretation
- Familiar with reversionary mode operation in case of screen failure
- Proficient in multi-page navigation: Map, Traffic, Weather (if equipped), Engine, Fuel, Flight Plan
- Skilled in building and editing FPL routes, including airways, SIDs/STARs (if applicable), and direct-to
- Monitoring engine instruments: CHT, EGT, fuel flow, electrical system
- Use of map range, overlays, terrain and obstacle alerts
- Familiar with activating VNAV profiles, leg sequencing, and approach loading
- Monitoring system status pages for abnormal indications
- Quick switching between map, waypoint info, nearest airports, and airport details
- Use of checklist pages (normal/abnormal/emergency) on the MFD
Timeline
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
05.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
American Airlines
08.2021 - 05.2023
ADF Flight School
Royal School