Colt Bergman
McHenry,IL
Summary
Airline Transport Pilot and CL-65 rated captain with 3,680 total hours across Part 121 operations, and advanced aviation instruction. Strong foundation in CRM, SOP compliance, curriculum development, and operational risk management. Versatile aviation professional seeking roles in training, safety, corporate aviation, or leadership-focused environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airline Captain
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
08.2018 - 05.2025
- Commanded CRJ200 operations across domestic and international routes with full regulatory and SOP compliance.
- conducted preflight briefings, coordinated with dispatch for weather and routing, and served as final authority durian all irregular operations.
- Mentored and evaluated First Officers during liner operation and LOFT sessions to improve standardization and reduce procedural errors.
- logged and average of 60 flights per month and contributed safety insights to improve Fuel efficiency and operational processes.
Certified Flight Instructor, Recruiter
NorthAire Aviation
Prescott, Arizona
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided Part 61 and 141 training from Private to CFII and signed off 40+ students for successful checkrides.
- Developed ground, simulator, and online-based instruction and evaluations.
- Represented the flight school at Military bases and job fairs, advising transitioning service members on aviation career pathways and use of VA benefits.
Adjunct Professor
Yavapai Community College
Prescott, Arizona
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Developed FAA- aligned curriculum, assessments, and grading standards.
- Taught AVT-108 covering aerodynamic, aircraft systems,, performance, weather theory, and preflight planning.
- Integrated technology and hands on demonstrations into instructional delivery to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
Warehouse Manager
The Door & Window Store
Prescott, Arizona
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed logistics, inventory, shipping/receiving across three warehouses.
- led warehouse team operations, improving accuracy and reducing product loss during interstate deliveries.
Advisor- Embedded Training Team, Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, California
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan as an advisor to Afghanistan National Army personnel in patrols, intelligence gathering, and local engagement.
- Trained ANA soldiers and junior Marines in weapons employment, patrolling, tactical site exploitation, mine detection, advanced machine gun employment, and combat lifesaver techniques.
- Developed Battalion-compliant training outlines and ensured equipment accountabilit.
Infantry Machine Gunner /Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, California
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Led 3-man weapons team during joint training exercises with Singapore Armed forces.
- Deployed aboard USS Denver throughout Okinawa Japan and Southeast Asia for multinational readiness operations.
- Served as Combat Lifesaver Instructor, improving medical readiness within the Weapons Platoon.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ12-2016
Skills
- Flight operation management
- Irregular ops and diversion management
- Safety protocol compliance
- Crew resource management
- Military leadership and team training
- Regulatory compliance
- Student mentoring
- Crisis management
- Curriculum design and delivery
- Student evaluation
Certification
- Airline Transport Pilot- AMEL
- CL-65 Type Rating
- Commercial ASEL
- Certified Flight Instructor- Single Engine/ Instrument
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
Timeline
Airline Captain
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation
08.2018 - 05.2025
Adjunct Professor
Yavapai Community College
01.2018 - 05.2018
Certified Flight Instructor, Recruiter
NorthAire Aviation
02.2017 - 07.2018
Warehouse Manager
The Door & Window Store
09.2014 - 06.2017
Advisor- Embedded Training Team, Instructor
United States Marine Corps
08.2011 - 08.2014
Infantry Machine Gunner /Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation
Yavapai College