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Devon Kempter

Springville,UT

Summary

Dynamic aviation professional with extensive experience as a First Officer at Alaska Airlines, demonstrating exceptional leadership and critical decision-making skills. Proven track record in ensuring safety and compliance, with strong adaptability in high-pressure environments. Adept in emergency procedures and crew resource management, committed to excellence in flight operations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

First Officer B-737

Alaska Airlines
02.2019 - Current
  • Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
  • Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
  • Extensive ETOPS experience to/from Hawaiian islands to include HF and CPDLC communications.

Initial Cadre Senior Line Check Pilot ERJ 175

Horizon Air
10.2002 - 02.2019
  • Pilot-In-Command responsible for safety and on-time performance for passengers and crew.
  • During line operations, training and testing of new pilots. Giving line check rides to current pilots.
  • Ensuring all pilots operate to company and FAA standards.
  • Coordinate with other Line Check Pilots to maintain standardization and consistency throughout the entire airline operation.

House Painter

Self-employed
04.2002 - 10.2002
  • Started business while on furlough.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint interior and exterior of residential homes.
  • Hired additional employee due to growth of business.

First Officer DHC-8

Horizon Air
05.2001 - 04.2002
  • Operated aircraft safely and in full compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
  • Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.

Flight Engineer B-727

Kitty Hawk Aircargo
10.2000 - 02.2001
  • Part 121 scheduled air freight operations throughout the United States.
  • Responsible for preflight and inflight systems operation of Boeing 727.
  • Oversee loading of aircraft.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Skills

  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Emergency procedures
  • Crew resource management
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Risk management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Aircraft systems

Certification

  • Airline Transport Pilot Airplane Multiengine Land. B-737, DHC-8, ERJ-170, ERJ-190.
  • Flight Engineer Turbojet Powered
  • FAA First Class Medical
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

Languages

Navajo
Limited Working

Interests

  • Family
  • Fishing
  • Reading
  • Theater

Timeline

First Officer B-737

Alaska Airlines
02.2019 - Current

Initial Cadre Senior Line Check Pilot ERJ 175

Horizon Air
10.2002 - 02.2019

House Painter

Self-employed
04.2002 - 10.2002

First Officer DHC-8

Horizon Air
05.2001 - 04.2002

Flight Engineer B-727

Kitty Hawk Aircargo
10.2000 - 02.2001

No Degree - General Studies

Brigham Young University
Devon Kempter