David Scott
Seattle,WA
Summary
Maritime professional with proven track record in leading vessel operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Known for collaborative team leadership and ability to adapt to dynamic maritime environments. Skilled in navigation, crew training, and crisis management. Broad skillset with the ability to be flexible to the needs of any environment. Dedicated to resourcefulness and accustomed to working in austere locations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Captain/Manager
Salish Sea Tours
06.2021 - Current
- Manages operations and captains Orca I and Orca II (149 passengers, 80x26 ft, diesel powered, 2 deck, aluminum catamarans, 20+kts) on Puget sound and surrounding areas
- Supervises and schedules staff of 15 captains, deckhands, and bartenders. Provides exemplary and memorable service to guests during 4-5, one hour bay tours daily.
- Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be proactive in continuing career eduction.
Captain
Island Adventures
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Captained the Island Explorer 5 (149 passengers, 100x30 ft, diesel powered, 3 deck, aluminum catamaran, 24+kts) on the Salish Sea, San Juan Islands, and surrounding areas.
- Supervised one marine naturalist and two deckhand/galley employees during two 4-5 hour daily whale watch trips.
Captain/Manager
Outer Island Excursions
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Captained Orcas Express (48 pax, 64 ft, twin diesel, two deck, fiberglass monohull, 18+ kts), Blackfish IV (49 pax, 48 ft, quad 350hp gas outboard, two deck, aluminum catamaran, 29+ kts), Blackfish II and Blackfish III (30 pax, 36 ft, twin 425hp gas outboard, two deck, aluminum catamaran, 29+ kts), and Triton (16 pax, 34 ft, twin 350hp gas outboard, aluminum chambered monohull, 29+kts)
- Supervised 1-2 marine naturalist/deckhands during two 3-4 hour wildlife viewing trips daily.
- Scheduled 4 captains and 20 deckhands. Introduced, conducted, and managed quarterly maritime safety training. Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions. Conducted seasonal marketing.
PADI Dive Master
Seattle Scuba Schools
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked as weekend Dive Master, assisted instructor in conducting pool training, open water, advanced, rescue, and specialty classes
Captain/Dive Lead
US Air Force
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Captained Air Force special operations command 10 meter rigid hull inflatable boat (triple 300hp gas outboards, 55+kts)
- Planned and supervised muliple daily dives around local current and tidal conditons in the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas for USAF special operations detachment.
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer/Crew Chief
US Navy
07.2004 - 07.2014
- 1500+ flight hours in support of maritime SAR, mountain SAR, logistics, transport, ground support, aid/relief, community relations and training. Coordinated 65 rescue missions and multiple other missions including searches and on-scene support. Over 250 flight hours of aided Night Vision Device use in Search and Rescue.
- Instructed training, maintained over 50 qualifications and conducted check flights for 20+ H-60 inland rescue aircrew. Scheduled rescue aircrew training and duty to maintain qualification currency in order to provide 24/7 SAR availability.
- Evaluated flight crews on decision making, assertiveness, mission analysis, communication, leadership, adaptability, situational awareness and workload management. Evaluated mishaps and conducted unit safety training for mishap prevention.
Skills
- USCG 200 ton captain
- PADI divemaster
- IFSAC firefighter 1/wildland firefighter/EMT
- Safety management
- Operational planning
- Staff development
- Swiftwater rescue technician
- Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of internal combustion engines of all sizes
Volunteer Experience
- President of Skagit County Sheriffs dive rescue (2012-2015)
- Firefighter/EMT (2016-2020)
- Diver at Seattle Aquarium (2018-2020)
Timeline
Senior Captain/Manager
Salish Sea Tours
06.2021 - Current
Captain
Island Adventures
06.2021 - 09.2021
PADI Dive Master
Seattle Scuba Schools
06.2017 - 07.2019
Captain/Manager
Outer Island Excursions
04.2017 - 06.2021
Captain/Dive Lead
US Air Force
07.2014 - 07.2015
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer/Crew Chief
US Navy
07.2004 - 07.2014
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