David Scholl
Niceville,FL
Summary
Adjunct Instructor, Aviation Academy Northwest Florida State College, assisting new aviation professionals become the safest and most professional pilots in the industry!
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain, Instructor, Airbus A330
Delta Airlines
09.2018 - Current
- Over 3375 hours leading a team of 4 professional pilots and 9 Flight Attendants delivering superior flight service to destinations around the globe.
- Instruct and evaluate new Captains and First Officers in the the safe, efficient operation of the Airbus A330 in worldwide operations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Captain Md-88, Boeing 737
Delta Airlines
03.2005 - 09.2019
- Nearly 10000 hours working with First Officer and 3 Flight Attendants delivering safe on time arrivals throughout US, Canada, Caribbean, and Mexico.
- Developed team communications and information for each flight
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving on time issues
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
First Officer Md-88, Boeing 767ER, Boeing 757
Delta Airlines
05.1994 - 05.2004
- Over 5100 hours assisting the Captain deliver superior Air service world wide.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys as a airport liaison
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated
- Worked closely with crew to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service
Flight Engineer Boeing 727, Lockheed L15
Delta Airlines
12.1989 - 05.1994
- 3645 hours assisting Captain and First Officer while maintaining systems of vintage aircraft.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Evaluations and instruction of new hire flight engineers as “Check Second Officer”
Instructor Pilot F-15
United States Air Force
01.1987 - 12.1989
- 750 hours flying premier front line fighter, instructing all aspects of instrument flying, visual flight rules, air combat and ground operations.
- Graduate Air Force Life Support Accident Investigation team
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure safe and smooth operations
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Managed team of 6 employees, overseeing squadron weapons and tactics, training, and professional growth of employees
- Gave weapons briefing to over 150 pilots quarterly
Instructor Pilot, Northrop T-38 Talon
United States Air Force
01.1983 - 01.1987
- 1600 hours Instructing all aspects of advanced flight training to include instruments and navigation, multi ship formation, acrobatics and emergency procedures to US, Egyptian, Italian, and South American students.
- Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules, covering aircraft systems, including normal, abnormal and emergency operations
- Maintained appropriate records, including student training records and student logbooks for 90 students
- Planned, forecasted, managed and scheduled training resources to support 120 training events per week
- Flight standards and evaluation officer
- Squadron Check pilot evaluating over 180 student pilots in all aspects of flight training
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides
- Wing Staff Officer assisting Commander lead 2000 members and manage $25 million budget
Education
Master of Science - Human Factors
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL06.2025
BBA - Organizational Leadership
Air War College, Air Command And Staff, Squadron
Montgomery, AL01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO05.1981
Skills
- Threat management
- Effective flight instruction while maintaining safe operation
- Tailoring instruction to the learning characteristics of the student
- Approaching four decades of flight experience
- Former Air Force Flight Safety Officer, Accident Investigator
Accomplishments
Distinguished Graduate Air Force Pilot Instructor Training
Distinguished Graduate Squadron Officer School
Wing Standards and Evaluation, 33 Fighter Wing, F-15
Wing Standards and Evaluation, 14 Flying Training Wing, T-38
Squadron Check Pilot, 50 Flying Training Squadron, T-38
Command Professional Performer, Air Training Command
Timeline
Captain, Instructor, Airbus A330
Delta Airlines
09.2018 - Current
Captain Md-88, Boeing 737
Delta Airlines
03.2005 - 09.2019
First Officer Md-88, Boeing 767ER, Boeing 757
Delta Airlines
05.1994 - 05.2004
Flight Engineer Boeing 727, Lockheed L15
Delta Airlines
12.1989 - 05.1994
Instructor Pilot F-15
United States Air Force
01.1987 - 12.1989
Instructor Pilot, Northrop T-38 Talon
United States Air Force
01.1983 - 01.1987
Master of Science - Human Factors
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
BBA - Organizational Leadership
Air War College, Air Command And Staff, Squadron
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy