Darrell Miller
Bristow
Summary
Seasoned aviation professional highly productive in managing flight operations with efficiency and precision. Known for advanced skills in navigation, safety compliance, and emergency procedures. Excel at communication, leadership, and decision-making under pressure to ensure seamless teamwork and passenger satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain Gulfstream G450
FosterTime LLC
Tulsa
09.2022 - Current
- Followed strict security measures when entering airports or restricted airspace.
- Monitored flight instrument readings and made necessary adjustments during flight.
- Responded quickly and accurately in emergency situations such as turbulence or mechanical failures.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Monitored weather conditions for active and scheduled flights to ensure safe and most efficient operation
- Performed post-flight inspections after landing to check for any potential issues.
- Provided briefings to cabin crew regarding weather conditions, passenger count, cargo weight, fueling needs.
- Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
- Checked navigation systems prior to takeoff to ensure accuracy of course information.
Contract Pilot (CE-525 and CE-500)
DFS LLC
Tulsa
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
- Kept close eye on passengers and met all needs with care to promote satisfaction and repeat business.
- Communicated with control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information using radio equipment.
- Monitored all weather for active and scheduled flights
- Flight planning for all missions
- Maintained proficiency in field to maximize personnel and passenger safety.
- Updated policies and procedures and shared information with crew members prior to departure.
- Conducted performance calculations to determine aircraft weight and balance limits.
- Organized flight plans, filed flight plans with air traffic control and monitored weather conditions to ensure safe flights.
- Checked oil levels, fuel quantity, hydraulic fluid levels and tire pressure before each flight.
- Determined courses and schedules and evaluated weather conditions to promote safety of crew and passengers.
- Communicated with maintenance personnel regarding any mechanical issues observed during pre-flight inspection or in-flight operations.
Captain (P-180
Brazos Valley Air
Jenks
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided briefings to cabin crew regarding weather conditions, passenger count, cargo weight, fueling needs.
- Performed post-flight inspections after landing to check for any potential issues.
- Developed detailed flight plans that included route selection, estimated departure and arrival times, and alternate routes in case of unexpected circumstances.
- Checked navigation systems prior to takeoff to ensure accuracy of course information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Spartan College of Aeronautics
Tulsa, OK01-2016
Skills
- Aircraft systems monitoring
- Flight planning
- Pre-flight inspection
- Post-flight inspection
- Weather assessment
- Time management
- Navigation system checks
- Crew briefings
- Customer service
- Fuel management
- Instrument proficiency
- Operational awareness
Certification
- GV type (G450)
- CL-65 type (CRJ900)
- CE-500 (SPE) Citation V, Ultra, Bravo, Encore
- CE-525 (M2, CJ1, CJ3)
Timeline
Captain Gulfstream G450
FosterTime LLC
09.2022 - Current
Contract Pilot (CE-525 and CE-500)
DFS LLC
03.2020 - 08.2022
Captain (P-180
Brazos Valley Air
06.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Spartan College of Aeronautics