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David Williams

David Williams

Celina,Texas

Summary

Seasoned commercial pilot with thorough experience in operating the Citation Sovereign under various weather conditions. Possess strong navigational skills and deep understanding of aviation regulations, ensuring safety and compliance on all flights. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage in-flight emergencies, leading to consistently safe and punctual arrivals. Proven track record of improving flight operation efficiency through effective communication and coordination with air traffic control and crew members.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Celina Gun Shop
Celina, Texas
03.2019 - Current

Federal Compliance

  • Follow all federal firearms laws and regulations
  • Stay informed about any changes to firearms laws and regulations
  • Implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance
  • Be a Responsible Person (RP) who can direct firearm compliance decisions and operations

Customer service

  • Manage customer relations to create a loyal client base
  • Boost customer retention and recurring sales
  • Firearm business operations Manufacture firearms and ammunition, Sell firearms and ammunition, Service firearms, and Import firearms.
  • Business Planning and Strategy:Developing a comprehensive business plan, identifying target markets, setting goals, and outlining growth strategies.
  • Financial Management:Tracking income and expenses, managing cash flow, preparing financial statements, filing taxes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • Marketing and Sales:Implementing marketing campaigns, generating leads, managing sales channels, and building customer relationships.
  • Human Resource Management:Hiring and onboarding new employees, managing employee performance, setting compensation and benefits, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
  • Customer Service:Addressing customer inquiries, resolving complaints, and maintaining positive customer experiences.
  • Operations Management:Overseeing daily operations, managing inventory, addressing technology issues, and ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Legal Compliance:Staying informed about relevant laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with permits and licenses, and managing legal matters.

Chief Pilot- XLS & Sovereign

Plains Capital Bank
Dallas , TX
11.2011 - 03.2020
  • Executed Chief Pilot responsibilities according to Plains Capital Bank SOP manual.
  • Conducted administrative tasks to support the flight department.
  • Facilitated seamless travel experiences by addressing passenger needs in all flight phases.
  • Complete a preflight of company aircraft, including required fuel, weather, and any other requirements of assigned trips, (US, Canada, and Mexico operations)
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are planned by keeping track of flight hours and cycles.
  • Ensured compliance with part 91 regulations in aircraft operations and maintenance.
  • Employees faced dismissal on 03/04/2020 following flight department's dissolution under new CEO's directive from 03/04/2020.

Chief of Aviation Maintenance, Captain -XLS & Sovereign

Lennox International
11.2005 - 10.2011
  • Responsible for aircraft, shop equipment, and hanger appearance
  • Perform maintenance transaction reports, parts orders, parts stock, pro parts reports, and record-keeping
  • Track aircraft times and cycles, and schedule all maintenance events
  • See that all Part 91 regulations are adhered to with respect to aircraft maintenance.
  • Perform duties as Captain / Co-Captain as per the Lennox SOP manual
  • Perform administrative duties in support of the entire flight department
  • Provide a high level of support to passengers during all phases of the trip
  • Complete a preflight of company aircraft, including required fuel, weather, and other requirements of the trip (US, Canada, and Mexico operations.)

Chief Inspector

Pratt and Whitney Canada
03.2001 - 11.2005
  • Conducted Chief Inspector responsibilities, ensuring adherence to quality guidelines outlined in the repair station manual.
  • Executed audits to ensure quality standards and generated corrective action requests.
  • Oversee part 145 repair station manual, and inspection procedures manual
  • Executed operations using specialized machinery for airframe maintenance.

Education

A.S. - Aviation Maintenance of applied science

Eastern New Mexico University

Skills

  • Budget and Finance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Work- CRM
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Stress Management
  • Time Management
  • Situational Awareness

Education Awards And Achievements

  • Flight Safety 680 recurrent, 02/19
  • Flight Safety 560XL type rating, 02/09
  • Simuflite CE750 type rating, 11/11
  • Flight Safety 500 type rating, 12/11
  • Flight Safety G280 Maintenance Initial, 07/15
  • Flight Safety 560XL Master Technician
  • Flight Safety Initial CE 560 XLS and CE 680 Maintenance Course
  • Flight Safety High altitude and RVSM training
  • MedAire Inflight medical training, recurrent, 2011
  • Pratt and Whitney PT6A, PW500, PW300 series line and hot section maintenance schools
  • Eastern New Mexico University A.S. Aviation Maintenance of applied science

Flight Time

3600, 02/22/19, 1000, 1300, CE560, CE560 XLS, CE680, CE750

Licenses And Ratings

  • FAA ATP, Multi Comm instrument
  • FAA Mechanic - Airframe & Power plant
  • FAA First Class Medical
  • U.S. Passport
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit

Affiliations

  • Firearms Instructor
  • Volunteer at CHS
  • Metalworking
  • Bee Keeping
  • Scuba Diving

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

Celina Gun Shop
03.2019 - Current

Chief Pilot- XLS & Sovereign

Plains Capital Bank
11.2011 - 03.2020

Chief of Aviation Maintenance, Captain -XLS & Sovereign

Lennox International
11.2005 - 10.2011

Chief Inspector

Pratt and Whitney Canada
03.2001 - 11.2005

A.S. - Aviation Maintenance of applied science

Eastern New Mexico University
David Williams