Charles Meagher Jr

As the Captain of an A320 and MD80 for American Airlines it was my responsibility to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft and its crew in any weather, both domestic and international operations.

Provide my passengers with comfort and on time performance.

Coordinate with gate, ground and maintenance personnel to ensure a reliable airline operation.

Provide mentorship to new and junior pilots by consistently demonstrating professionalism and adherence to company Standard Operating procedures

Managed complex emergency situations effectively, prioritizing passenger safety.

Awarded as 2014 Civilian Aircrew of the year by the Order of Daedalians

• Operated aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Conducted pre-flight inspections to verify operational readiness of aircraft systems.
• Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring a consistent level of service and flight safety.
• Improved on-time performance by effectively managing time-sensitive tasks during flight preparations.
• Collaborated with the Captain and crew members to ensure smooth communication and coordination during flights.
• Assisted the Captain with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
• Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.

F-15 aircraft commander and 4 ship flight lead

Worked in Standardization and Evaluation in the squadron

Worked as a squadron scheduler

Chief of squadron life support.

T-37 aircraft commander and instructor pilot

Instructed new student pilots in basic and advanced aircraft maneuvering, instrument flight and formation flight

Chief of student evaluations responsible for conducting evaluation flights of both students and check pilots.

Flight Commander. Responsible for Training of student pilots and instructor pilots.

Assistant Squadron Operations Officer. Responsible for training of Squadron Flights consisting of Flight Commanders, Instructor pilots and student pilots. Conducted evaluation flights of students experiencing difficulty in pilot training.

Assisted Squadron Operations Officer in all aspects of squadron duties.