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Donald J. Ciullo

Parkland,FL

Summary

Experienced Operations professional with over 31 years in aviation. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, team leadership, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational performance. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Adhered to all FAA rules and regulations. Certified flight dispatcher.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Approval Coordinator

XOJET Aviation
10.2021 - Current
  • Completed the initial assessment of all new flight inquiries and/or changes to confirmed flights.
  • Conduct flight feasibility and AOG recoveries.
  • Work alongside with Duty Managers and Supervisors to ensure fleet optimization.
  • Review of new airports including runway performance analysis and NOTAMS.
  • Work with crew scheduling to adhere to crew FAR rules.
  • Close communication with Client Services and Revenue Management teams, providing options for new trip requests based on aircraft and crew availability.
  • Advising on any potential weather disruptions.

Senior Scheduler

XOJET Aviation
03.2020 - 10.2021

Plan and execute crew pairings/swaps with focus on aircraft delivery to clients.

  • Conduct all crew planning in accordance with applicable rest and flight time regulations.
  • Anticipating impacts to day of operations caused by weather and other factors.
  • Monitoring and swapping aircraft routing to maximize utilization of fleet.
  • Tracking crew FAA route and line checks.
  • Coordinating with revenue management, client services and maintenance department to minimize client delays.

Senior Crew Scheduler

Amerijet International
07.2006 - 03.2020
  • Tracking flight delays and crew hours
  • Preparing reports for managers and directors
  • Continual training for crew schedulers
  • Roster future pilot schedules after bid process
  • Moving crews in place worldwide to keep schedule on time Crew Scheduling
  • Scheduling over 80 crewmen
  • Updating pilot hours using Geneva System
  • Assisting with payroll process

Crew Scheduling Manager

Custom Air Transport
06.2002 - 06.2006
  • Pilot Scheduling
  • Scheduling over 100 crewmembers
  • Responsible for ticket purchasing and crew hotels
  • Balancing monthly billing, Routed aircraft for maintenance checks
  • Advised all departments of aircraft routing changes
  • Set up maintenance workload on all aircraft

OCC Manager

Trans World Airlines
04.1998 - 05.2002
  • Responsible for overall airline operations
  • Adhered to all FAA crew guidelines and legalities
  • Recovered aircraft schedule during adverse weather
  • Coordinated with other departments including maintenance and passenger services
  • Hired and supervised staff of 30
  • Performed annual staff reviews

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Long Island University
Brookville, NY
1992

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

FAA Aircraft Dispatch License

Additional Information

  • Licenses , FAA Dispatch License. FCC Radio License.
  • Airline Software Proficiencies - FOS, Geneva, Citrix Fleet Track, Global View, Flight Keys

Timeline

Flight Approval Coordinator

XOJET Aviation
10.2021 - Current

Senior Scheduler

XOJET Aviation
03.2020 - 10.2021

Senior Crew Scheduler

Amerijet International
07.2006 - 03.2020

Crew Scheduling Manager

Custom Air Transport
06.2002 - 06.2006

OCC Manager

Trans World Airlines
04.1998 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Long Island University
Donald J. Ciullo