Colton DeVore
Centertown,MO
Summary
Highly skilled Line Pilot with relevant experience in aviation industry. Possess strong knowledge of aircraft systems, navigation principles. Consistently demonstrated ability to make quick decisions under pressure. Played pivotal role in maintaining safety standards and enhancing operational efficiency at previous employers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Pilot / Base Lead
Papillon Helicopters
Tusayan, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Fly Part 135 charters and tours
- Manage daily flight operations, pilot scheduling, and track aircraft maintenance
Line Pilot
Gateway Helicopter Tours
Saint Louis, MO
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Line pilot providing Part 91 tours (duties included) tracking of maintenance, safe operation of aircraft, supervision of ground crews, and other base activities, all of which were conducted off of a floating barge on the Mississippi River.
- Conducted private charters to include photography flights, as well as wildlife surveys.
Corporate Pilot
STL Gateway Aviation
Saint Louis, MO
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Flew part 91 flights with private charters and transportation
- Tracked maintenance as well as oversaw safe operation of a private owned helicopter
- Worked on call to to meet clients needs for charters
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Conducted performance counseling of subordinates in the platoon
- Assisted in developing operational strategies for combat training missions
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use
Education
Associate of Arts - Applied Science in Aviation
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILFlight Training
Ideal Aviation
Sauget, ILSkills
EC130 B4: 229
B 206 L3: 130
Gimbal Cabri G2: 200
R44: 853
Total Time: 1453
PIC RW: 1412
Night: 79
XC: 148
XC Night: 25
Mountain: 360
Instrument: 65
Hood: 45
Accomplishments
Honorable Discharge USMC
Certification
Commercial Pilots License
Instrument Rating
Class 2 medical
Timeline
Line Pilot / Base Lead
Papillon Helicopters
01.2024 - Current
Corporate Pilot
STL Gateway Aviation
05.2022 - 01.2023
Line Pilot
Gateway Helicopter Tours
01.2022 - 01.2024
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 07.2020
Commercial Pilots License
Instrument Rating
Class 2 medical
Associate of Arts - Applied Science in Aviation
Southwestern Illinois College
Flight Training
Ideal Aviation
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