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David Morehouse

Mason City,IA

Summary

Dynamic aviation professional with over 17,000 flight hours, including extensive international experience. As a Senior Captain at Hormel Foods Corp, I excelled in financial planning and safety oversight, mentoring junior officers while ensuring on-time arrivals. Proficient in flight operations and collaboration, I prioritize safety and efficiency in all endeavors.

High-performing Senior Captain with substantial background in domestic and international aviation. Skilled in planning and executing safe and efficient flights with strong understanding of weather patterns, navigation and flight systems. Strategic and committed to safety.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Captain

Hormel Foods Corp
01.2003 - Current
  • Consistently met or exceeded company budgetary goals through careful financial planning, cost control initiatives, and revenue generation strategies aboard the vessel.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
  • Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
  • Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.
  • Supported the professional growth of junior officers through mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for increased responsibility.

Chief Pilot

Gateway
01.1996 - 12.2002
  • Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties, and patrol flights.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure timely aircraft inspections, minimizing downtime and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Monitored pilot performance and coached individual crew members to improve abilities.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.

Pilot

Alliant Energy(IES Ind., Iowa Southern Utilities)
07.1984 - 12.1995
  • Increased flight safety by consistently performing thorough pre-flight inspections and addressing potential issues.
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork abilities through collaboration with fellow pilots, flight attendants, maintenance personnel, and other aviation professionals in providing seamless service for passengers and efficient flight operations.
  • Collaborated with co-pilots on decision-making processes during high-stress situations, mitigating risks and maintaining a calm environment.
  • Ensured timely arrivals and departures by efficiently coordinating with air traffic control, ground crew, and other relevant personnel.

Pilot

Central Missouri Aviation
02.1984 - 06.1984

Charter Pilot

Pilot/Certified Flight Instructor

Johnson Aviation
11.1981 - 01.1984

Flight Instructor / Charter Pilot

Airport Manager/ Pilot /Certified Flight Instructor

City of Centerville, Ia / Morehouse Aviation
11.1979 - 10.1981
  • Managed daily airport activities, ensuring smooth operations and maximum efficiency.
  • Maintained safety standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards.

Education

Freshman Economic Studies

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Freshman Economic Studies

Graceland College
Lamoni, IA

High School Diploma -

Sidney Community High School
Sidney, Ia
05-1977

Skills

    Flight Experience

    First Solo: October 21, 1975

    Total: 17047

    Jet: 9997

    Night: 1534

    Actual Instrument: 1067

  • International Flight Rules
  • North America, South America, Europe, Asia

    Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific Crossings

Certification


  • Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) -Airplane Multiengine Land- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-Type Ratings-BE-300, DA2000, G100, G150, G200, G280, IA-1125.
  • Commercial Privileges-Airplane Single Engine Land
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • First-Class Medical Certificate - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Timeline

Senior Captain

Hormel Foods Corp
01.2003 - Current

Chief Pilot

Gateway
01.1996 - 12.2002

Pilot

Alliant Energy(IES Ind., Iowa Southern Utilities)
07.1984 - 12.1995

Pilot

Central Missouri Aviation
02.1984 - 06.1984

Pilot/Certified Flight Instructor

Johnson Aviation
11.1981 - 01.1984

Airport Manager/ Pilot /Certified Flight Instructor

City of Centerville, Ia / Morehouse Aviation
11.1979 - 10.1981

Freshman Economic Studies

Simpson College

Freshman Economic Studies

Graceland College

High School Diploma -

Sidney Community High School
David Morehouse