David Terry
NON-HISPANIC
Summary
Accomplished pilot with extensive experience at Southwest Airlines, excelling in flight planning and crew resource management. Proven track record in ensuring passenger safety and comfort while adhering to aviation regulations. Adept at weather analysis and decision-making, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring junior pilots for improved performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilot
Southwest Airlines
10.2004 - Current
- Captain Boeing 737 Domestic and International flight operations.
- Executed flight plans while adhering to FAA regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with ground operations to facilitate timely departures and arrivals.
- Managed in-flight operations, ensuring passenger safety and comfort throughout journeys.
Pilot
American Trans Air
09.2003 - 09.2004
- First Officer Boeing 737 Domestic and International Flight Operations. Reason for leaving: Company declaration of bankruptcy and subsequent job offer at Southwest Airlines.
- Executed flight plans while adhering to FAA regulations and company policies.
- Managed in-flight operations, ensuring passenger safety and comfort throughout journeys.
Pilot / Check Airman
American Eagle Airlines
05.1996 - 09.2003
- Pilot ATR 42 / 72, EMB-135, 140, and 145. Pilot and Check Airman SF-340.
- Collaborated with air traffic control for efficient flight routing and communication.
- Executed emergency procedures to guarantee passenger safety during in-flight situations.
- Mentored junior pilots, enhancing their operational skills and adherence to safety protocols.
Pilot
Business Express Airlines
07.1995 - 04.1996
- Pilot SF-340 A / B aircraft. Furloughed.
- Executed flight plans while adhering to FAA regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with ground crew to facilitate timely departures and arrivals.
- Managed in-flight operations, ensuring passenger safety and comfort throughout journeys.
Pilot / Flight Instructor
Raven Air Charter / Qualiflight Training
03.1994 - 06.1995
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with air traffic control to navigate flight paths and maintain efficiency.
- Executed proper communication protocols to enhance crew coordination during flights.
- Mentored junior pilots on operational procedures and best practices for safe flying.
- Analyzed flight data to identify areas for improvement in performance and safety standards.
Pilot / Flight Instructor
Auburn University Aviation
02.1992 - 12.1993
- Pilot King Air C90 and E90. Flight Instructor.
- Collaborated with air traffic control to navigate flight paths and maintain efficiency.
- Executed proper communication protocols to enhance crew coordination during flights.
- Mentored junior pilots on operational procedures and best practices for safe flying.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12-1993
High School Diploma -
The Episcopal School of Dallas
Dallas, TX05-1989
Skills
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Weather analysis and interpretation
- Documentation skills
- Decision making and problem solving
- Flight planning
- Aviation regulations compliance
- Aviation security awareness
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Aircraft maintenance reports
- Weight and balance calculation
- Jet aircraft operation
- Deicing and Anti-icing procedures
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Enigine Land, Commercial Privileges ASEL and Lighter Than Air Free Balloon. B-737, SF-340
Certified Flight Instructor (Gold Seal) ASEL, AMEL, Instrument
Total Time: 21,637 Multi-Engine: 20,475 Turbine PIC:10,161
Timeline
Pilot
Southwest Airlines
10.2004 - Current
Pilot
American Trans Air
09.2003 - 09.2004
Pilot / Check Airman
American Eagle Airlines
05.1996 - 09.2003
Pilot
Business Express Airlines
07.1995 - 04.1996
Pilot / Flight Instructor
Raven Air Charter / Qualiflight Training
03.1994 - 06.1995
Pilot / Flight Instructor
Auburn University Aviation
02.1992 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Auburn University
High School Diploma -
The Episcopal School of Dallas
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