Joel Castaneda

Determined the quantity and orientation of cargo and computed the aircraft's center of gravity.Ensured that all company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations were adhered to.Ensured compliance with all Federal, State, Loca,l and foreign regulations.Planned flights with consideration of weather, NOTAMS, aircraft capabilities, mission requirements, company requirements and aircraft airworthiness.Prepared passengers and aircraft for landing, following procedures.Provided information on the safe operation of aircraft.Attended preflight briefings.Calculated load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.Ensured the completion of all required aircraft forms, logs and reports.

• Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conducted regular safety meetings for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
• Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
• Created reports on health and safety metrics such as accident rates, lost time days.

Attended preflight briefings.Checked passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications were met.Completed all post-flight duties.Contacted control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information, using radio equipment.Ensured the completion of all required aircraft forms, logs and reports.Implemented airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.Monitored the arrival, parking, refueling, loading and departure of all aircraft.

• Developed and implemented training programs to ensure compliance with company standards and policies.
• Provided guidance, mentoring and coaching to staff on effective training techniques.
• Facilitated new employee onboarding sessions to introduce new hires to the organization's culture, values and procedures.
• Designed customized learning plans for individual team members based on their skill level and career goals.
• Monitored progress of all trainees against established objectives, providing feedback as needed.
• Maintained records of attendance, course completion certificates., ensuring accuracy at all times.

Attended preflight briefings.Completed all post-flight duties.Contacted control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information, using radio equipment.Implemented airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.Maintained ramp and warehouse areas.Marshalled and pushed back aircraft.

• Calculated weight, balance, and center of gravity of aircraft before flight.
• Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircraft and cargo to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Verified cargo manifest accuracy against actual items loaded and unloaded.
• Coordinated loading and unloading of passengers, freight, baggage, mail and hazardous materials onto and from the aircraft.
• Supervised ground personnel during loading operations to ensure safe operation.
• Advised pilots on operational requirements for takeoff performance calculations.