Eric Smith

• Ensured compliance with all federal aviation regulations, maintaining an impeccable safety record throughout tenure as Captain.
• Delayed, canceled, or discontinued flight when conditions became unsuitable for continuation.
• Collaborated with ground staff to ensure seamless passenger boarding and disembarking processes.
• Acted as a role model for junior pilots, consistently demonstrating professionalism and adherence to the highest safety standards.
• Maintained harmony and cohesiveness within flight operations and crew members.
• Supported crew members by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced safety by implementing rigorous pre-flight checks and maintenance procedures.
• Effectively handled in-flight medical emergencies by coordinating with medical personnel on the ground and administering appropriate care to passengers in distress.
• Managed complex emergency situations effectively, prioritizing passenger safety and wellbeing.
• Assisted in developing new policies and procedures that streamlined operations within the cockpit environment.
• Kept passengers and crew members safe by applying advanced skills and in-depth operational knowledge.

Fighter pilot, Strike planner, Top Gun graduate, maintenance officer, operations officer, training officer.

• Increased flight safety by consistently performing thorough pre-flight inspections and addressing potential issues.
• Collaborated with squadron pilots on decision-making processes during high-stress situations, mitigating risks and maintaining a calm environment.
• Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
• Maintained accurate flight logs for recordkeeping purposes and regulatory compliance.
• Completed extensive training programs to maintain currency in aircraft models, FAA regulations, safety procedures, and industry best practices.
• Actively participated in recurrent simulator training sessions to continually improve skills related to aircraft handling techniques, emergency procedures, instrument proficiency, and CRM principles.
• Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
• Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
• Served as an effective mentor for junior pilots by providing guidance on career progression opportunities within the aviation industry while offering valuable insights based on personal experiences.
• Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties, and patrol flights.
• Reduced flight delays, proactively addressing maintenance issues and coordinating with ground crews.
• Fostered culture of safety and compliance, rigorously adhering to aviation regulations and standards.
• Played key role in seamless introduction of new aircraft into fleet, leading training sessions on advanced avionics systems.
• Improved flight efficiency with meticulous flight planning and route optimization.