Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Derek Bynum

Canton,MS

Summary

I strive to become a more professional and skilled pilot everyday with proven record of adaptability and composer in dynamic environments. I am known as a professional and very reliable coworker. Am always willing to go above and beyond my duties that are asked of me by my command staff. I foster positive relationships and collaborate effectively. Skilled at navigating on the fly. I always remain resourceful, flexible, solution-oriented, constantly ensuring safety, efficiency, and success under any circumstances.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tactical Flight Officer

Mississippi Department Of Public Safety
06.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and monitoring aircraft systems.
  • Performed Tactical Flight Officer duties during aircraft flight operations.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance expectations as reflected in annual evaluations and feedback from supervisors.
  • Continually expanded knowledge base through attendance at industry conferences, workshops, and simulator training sessions for skill refinement.
  • Ensured that the helicopter was always kept in pristine conditions inside and out.
  • Ensured the aircrafts always had fuel for the missions.
  • Executed multiple missions using to the MX-10 searching for wanted individuals, missing children, or adults.

Line Pilot

Mississippi Department Of Public Safety
06.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and monitoring aircraft systems during flights.
  • Conducted detailed post-flight debriefs with crew members to identify areas of improvement for future missions.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by participating in departmental safety meetings and providing feedback on operational processes.
  • Coordinated with other pilots to ensure accurate flight planning, considering factors such as weather conditions, fuel requirements, and aircraft performance capabilities.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism and efficiency in the cockpit through effective communication with other pilots in my unit and with air traffic control.
  • Built rapport with our upper administration by delivering top-notch customer service before, during, and after flights.
  • Have completed multiple successful flights for various mission types, including passenger transport, law enforcement, and aerial surveying for other agency departments.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Jones High School
Soso, MS
05-2011

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
05-2013

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Crew resource management
  • Pre-flight checks
  • Flight planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Private (Rotorcraft) - 2022
  • Commerical (Rotocraft)-2023

Languages

English - Fluent

Timeline

Line Pilot

Mississippi Department Of Public Safety
06.2022 - Current

Tactical Flight Officer

Mississippi Department Of Public Safety
06.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

West Jones High School

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Jones County Junior College

Training

       Rotorcraft                                                    Fixed Wing

  • R-22= 60hrs Piper Pilot 100i= 35hrs
  • Bell 407= 5hrs
  • H-125/AS350B3E= 350hrs
  • EC-135= 30hrs

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