Edward Morse
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
With over three decades of aviation experience, including pivotal roles at United Airlines and the U.S. Navy, I've mastered crisis management, safely handling multiple in-flight emergencies. Renowned for developing comprehensive training programs, my leadership significantly enhances crew proficiency and passenger safety, utilizing my training to perform in high stress situations.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain B-737
United Airlines
03.2017 - 09.2024
- Operated flights safely and efficiently throughout North and Central America and the Caribbean.
- Mentored First Officers, often probationary new-hire pilots through all phases of operations.
- Directed and coordinated crewmembers and support personnel through emergency and irregular operations, ensuring complete safety and maximum operational effectiveness.
- Directed and coordinated crewmembers and support personnel through all phases of normal operations, ensuring safety and preparation for contingency and emergency situations, as well as maximum passenger satisfaction.
- Served 15 years of duty as a sworn and armed Federal Flight Deck Officer, maintaining proficiency and preparedness as a layer of protection against terrorist threats.
First Officer B-757/767
United Airlines
03.1996 - 02.2017
- Operated flights in 6 aircraft variants throughout North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, and Pacific Islands with maximum attention to detail and safety of flight and personnel.
- Acted as second-in-command, but on a level of responsibility often equivalent to that of co-captain as type-rated pilot, in phases of flight with Captain absent from cockpit.
- Assisted in performance and coordination of all operations, including medical and mechanical emergencies, international diversions, and irregular flight and crew situations.
Pilot / NATOPS Instructor
U. S. Naval Reserve C-9B Squadron VR-56
03.1991 - 05.1999
- Operated Navy C-9 (DC-9) aircraft worldwide, including extremely remote destinations and others rarely operated to by U. S. aircraft.
- Officer in charge of multi-week detachments consisting of multiple aircraft and crews, full maintenance component, and completely self-contained operations; including all mission and flight planning, load planning, diplomatic clearances and fleet coordination.
- Senior squadron NATOPS Instructor and squadron safety officer, performing training and checkrides on squadron and airwing pilots, including international and overwater checkouts.
Flight Engineer B-727
United Airlines
01.1995 - 03.1996
- Operated systems on aircraft and coordinated crew operations throughout North and Central America and the Caribbean.
- Selected for and performed as Line Check Airman, performing training and evaluation of new company flight engineers.
Flight Engineer B-727
Trans World Airlines
09.1990 - 11.1994
- Operated systems on aircraft and coordinated crew operations throughout North and Central America and the Caribbean.
- Selected for and performed as Line Check Airman, performing training and evaluation of new company flight engineers.
A-4 Skyhawk Pilot / Flight Instructor
U. S. Navy Training Wing 3 / Traron 86
05.1987 - 12.1989
- Trained student Naval Flight Officers in air combat maneuvering, low level flight, and other tactical disciplines in the TA-4J aircraft.
- Performed at airshows throughout the U. S.
- Selected for and performed as instructor, Navy Flight Instructor Training Course, creating syllabi and delivering multi-media lectures and training to all flight instructors in Naval Aviation Training Command.
F-14 Student / Fleet Pilot / FRS Instructor
U. S. Navy Fighter Wing One / VF-14 / VF-101
03.1984 - 05.1987
- Trained and performed as F-14 pilot, including as fleet pilot in Fighter Squadron 14, deployed aboard in USS Independence and USS John F Kennedy.
- Flew missions from aircraft carriers throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean.
- Trained new and transitioning F-14 pilots at the Fleet Replacement Squadron, VF-101, as instructor pilot.
Student Naval Aviator
U. S. Navy Training Squadron 3 / 24 / 25
08.1982 - 02.1984
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland05-1981
Skills
- Trained and prepared PIC in 3 separate incidents of catastrophic engine failure, as well as multiple other emergencies, returning aircraft safely to base
- Instructed in A-4, F-14, C-9, and B-727 Developed and taught Navy Flight Instructor Training Course
- Safety and satisfaction oriented, towards crew as well as passengers
Timeline
Captain B-737
United Airlines
03.2017 - 09.2024
First Officer B-757/767
United Airlines
03.1996 - 02.2017
Flight Engineer B-727
United Airlines
01.1995 - 03.1996
Pilot / NATOPS Instructor
U. S. Naval Reserve C-9B Squadron VR-56
03.1991 - 05.1999
Flight Engineer B-727
Trans World Airlines
09.1990 - 11.1994
A-4 Skyhawk Pilot / Flight Instructor
U. S. Navy Training Wing 3 / Traron 86
05.1987 - 12.1989
F-14 Student / Fleet Pilot / FRS Instructor
U. S. Navy Fighter Wing One / VF-14 / VF-101
03.1984 - 05.1987
Student Naval Aviator
U. S. Navy Training Squadron 3 / 24 / 25
08.1982 - 02.1984
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
U. S. Naval Academy
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