Donald Ressler
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Retiring American Airlines Captain with 22,000 hours of experience in commercial aviation.
Proven track record, but still ready to learn and perform in a new role!
Retiring with almost zero sick days used, excellent health, plenty of enthusiasm for aviation, and old-fashioned work ethic!
Very customer focused - I often hear comments from crewmembers and customers alike regarding my friendly and professional engagement with the customers I encounter!
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
International Captain B 737
American Airlines
Miami, Florida
2017 - Current
- Scheduled Line Operations throughout the 48 states, Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, and Northern South America
International Captain MD 88
American Airlines
Miami, Florida
2013 - 2017
- Scheduled Line Operations throughout the 48 states, Canada, and Mexico
First Officer - B 737
American Airlines
Miami, Florida
2011 - 2013
International First Officer - MD11, B 747-400
World Airways
Peachtree City, Georgia
2003 - 2011
- Passenger and Cargo Operations Worldwide - The Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Far East, trans Atlantic and trans Pacific routes.
International First Officer - B 757
Trans Meridian Airlines
Atlanta, Georgia
2002 - 2003
- Irregular Charter Operations - USA, Mexico, S America
Line Pilot - Domestic and International
Trans World Airlines
Saint Louis, MO
1989 - 2001
- B 727 Flight Engineer, International First Officer DC9, MD 88, B 757, B 767, International Captain MD 88. Scheduled Flight Operations over the existing TWA route map - Domestic, throughout Europe, North Africa, and Middle East.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-1983
Skills
- Flight operations management
- Aircraft systems knowledge
- Crew resource management
- Navigation procedures
- Safety compliance standards
- Regulatory adherence
- No Accidents, Incidents, Violations, or Training Failures
Timeline
International Captain B 737
American Airlines
2017 - Current
International Captain MD 88
American Airlines
2013 - 2017
First Officer - B 737
American Airlines
2011 - 2013
International First Officer - MD11, B 747-400
World Airways
2003 - 2011
International First Officer - B 757
Trans Meridian Airlines
2002 - 2003
Line Pilot - Domestic and International
Trans World Airlines
1989 - 2001
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver