Open To Work
Donald Silich
American Airlines
Genoa City,WI
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Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Captain
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract Work
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balance
3
Certifications
40
years of professional experience
Airline Pilot / Captain with nearly four decades in transport-category jet operations across Airbus A320-family and Boeing 737 aircraft. Brings 22,000 total flight hours, including 7,000 pilot-in-command hours, with disciplined FAA regulatory compliance and crew coordination in complex airspace and varied weather. Holds ATP and type ratings for the A320 family, B727, B737, and B767.
Work History
Airline Pilot / Captain
39 Years 9 Months- Completed preflight inspection routines and verified aircraft systems and readiness status before scheduled departure.
- Executed safe flight operations through complex airspace and across changing weather conditions.
- Applied FAA regulations and operating procedures and enforced established safety standards across all phases of flight operations.
- Evaluated operational conditions during normal and irregular situations and exercised judgment to support safe, efficient passenger service.
- Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.
- Conducted preflight inspections, verified aircraft systems, and resolved discrepancies before departure.
- Coordinated with dispatch, maintenance, and ATC to resolve weather, routing, and operational changes.
- Participated in recurrent training programs to stay abreast of latest aviation technologies and safety protocols.
Education
Degree - Aeronautical Science
Graduated April 30, 1984
Skills
Total flight time -22000 Hours
Pilot in command time - 7000 Hours
Airbus A320 family type ratings
Boeing 737
727 and 767 type ratings
Flight operations
Preflight checks
Airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate
First-class FAA medical certificate
FAA regulations compliance
Operating procedures adherence
Crew coordination
Operational decision-making
Complex airspace operations
Adverse weather operations
Certification
FAA CERTIFICATE Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Timeline
Airline Pilot / Captain
AMERICAN AIRLINES / US AIRWAYS / USAIR
01.1987 - CurrentRead More
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Degree from Aeronautical Science
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Personal Information
Title: Current American Airlines 737 Captain