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Drew Kress

Wasilla,AK

Summary

Top-notch professional with experience in the aviation industry. Highly skilled in navigating aircraft and adhering to FAA regulations while providing safe, comfortable experience for passengers. Skilled in emergency procedures with aptitude to make quick and decisive decisions under pressure.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

ATR 72-600 First Officer

Empire Airlines
12.2022 - Current
  • Performed preflight inspection of aircraft and verified that safety precautions met standards appropriate to flight assignment.
  • Followed current company safety management system practices and maintained highest degree of safety for passengers, employees and assets affected.
  • Participated in training and recurrent training as specified in company flight operations manual.
  • Planned extended flights requiring analysis of present and future weather conditions, avoided unfavorable weather and considered alternate routes and destinations.
  • Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
  • Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.

Caravan Captain

Empire Airlines
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Flight Instructor

Blue River Aviation
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for teaching students private, instrument and commercial flight.
  • Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
  • Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
  • Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.

Machinist

SD Tactical Arms
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for shipping, maintenance department and new product development
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Infantry Team Leader

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2014 - 12.2019
  • Medical training
  • Trained soldiers on military structure, etiquette and environmental survival tactics.
  • Leadership schools and training for airborne and combat operations
  • Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
  • Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.

Education

Associate of Science - Aerospace Science

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
05.2021

Skills

  • Crew and Passenger Safety
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Flight Navigation
  • Aircraft Piloting
  • Weather Watching
  • Load Calculations
  • Federal Guidelines
  • Federal Aviation Administration Regulations
  • Aircraft Status Reports
  • Aircraft Operations

Logged Flight Time

Total Flight Time: 1720

PIC:1435

SIC: 125

Turbine: 340

Night: 132

Instrument: 135

XC: 808

Multi: 215

Ratings & Certifications

Airline Transport Pilot MEL

Commercial, ASEL

Instrument Airplane

Flight Instructor Single Engine and Instrument Airplane

FAA First Class Medical

Timeline

ATR 72-600 First Officer

Empire Airlines
12.2022 - Current

Caravan Captain

Empire Airlines
03.2022 - 12.2022

Flight Instructor

Blue River Aviation
05.2021 - 03.2022

Machinist

SD Tactical Arms
01.2019 - 04.2021

Infantry Team Leader

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2014 - 12.2019

Associate of Science - Aerospace Science

Yavapai College

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