Dan Hamilton
Southern Pines,NC
Summary
Pilot Position capitalizing on my experience as a USAF F-16 pilot and 91/135 Phenom 300 Captain. Aviation professional, prepared for new challenges. Extensive experience in flight management and operational safety. Known for collaborative approach and reliable performance under varying conditions. Proficient in navigational systems and emergency protocols.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Phenom 300 Pilot
Nicholas Air
02.2024 - Current
- Experienced in providing top-notch customer care for high-net worth passengers.
- Experienced in Aeronautical Decision Making with relevant experience in inflight diversions for weather, passenger requests and operational needs.
- Routinely commended by First Officers and passengers for my handling of the airplane during bad weather and high winds.
- Praised by Chief Pilot and passengers for adeptly handling scheduling, weather and operational considerations that in a way that minimizes impact to passengers.
Director of Aviation
Yavapai College
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Stood up a fixed-wing flight program from scratch directly competing with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's flight program.
- Worked closely with flight students, instructors and flight schools in intense, quickly changing and challenging environments.
- Prepared, reviewed, maintained and inspected compliance with FAA and collegiate directives and reports.
F-16 Pilot
USAF
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Experienced in Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground including RED AIR, Close Air Support, worked with JTACs, ALOs, SOF units on the ground to put ordinance on target and protect troops on the ground.
- Provided integration of aviation resources in support of wargames/exercises including USMC, USAF, USN, Adversary/Aggressor Red Air support, and air forces of foreign nations.
- Flew in, coordinated and planned multiple Large Force Exercises with US & NATO partners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Masters - Aviation Management Safety Systems 95%
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Skills
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Weather analysis and interpretation
- Aeronautical decision making and problem solving
- International flight operations
- Garmin G-3000
Flight Hours and Certifications
Total time 2990 ATP: AMEL, ASEL, INST
PIC 1769 FAA First Class Medical Certificate
MEL 2273 US Passport
Instrument 370 FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit
Turbine 2840 Advanced Ground Instructor
Night 145 EMB 505 (Phenom 300) single pilot
Timeline
Phenom 300 Pilot
Nicholas Air
02.2024 - Current
Director of Aviation
Yavapai College
01.2011 - 01.2012
F-16 Pilot
USAF
01.1997 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Masters - Aviation Management Safety Systems 95%
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University