Frederic Letourneau
Summary
High-performing military fighter pilot with substantial background in domestic and international military aviation (Royal Canadian Air force, US Air Force, US Navy). Skilled in planning and executing safe and efficient flights with strong understanding of weather patterns, navigation and flight systems. Strategic and committed to safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fighter Pilot Instructor
US Navy
10.2020 - Current
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
- Executed emergency procedures to maintain students safety during unexpected circumstances.
- Obtained my aircraft carrier landing qualification (currently only Canadian with this qualification)
- Flew over 500 hours as instructor
- Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.
- Organized, planned and executed a deployment in California for 3 weeks with 175 personnel
- Been the training and performance review officer for 4 years responsible to track performance of 100 students continuously
- Flew over 800 hours on the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Fighter Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Took part of multiples international exercises (USA, France, UK, Iceland)
- Flew multiples NORAD exercises and live mission
- Helped planned and flew for the G7 summit air protection and enforced restricted airspace for 1 week
- Organized, planned and executed a 4 weeks deployment in USA with 200 personnel for testing and development of new air to surface weapons
- Achieved my division lead qualification to be able to plan and fly mission with over 10 fighter jets
- Was the flight safety officer of the squadron for 2 years
- Was the deputy training officer at the squadron for 1 year
- Flew 800 hours on the CF-188 Hornet
Fighter Pilot Student
Royal Canadian Air Force
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Student in a class of 8, only 6 graduated
- Flew 2 deployments of 4 weeks each in USA for continued training
- First of class for academics
- Flew the CF-188 Hornet
Advance Fighter Pilot Course
Royal Canadian Air Force
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Student pilot at the Euro Nato Join Jet Pilot Training program (ENJJPT)
- Flew the T-38C jet trainer
Advance Student Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Flew the CT-156 Harvard II
- Top of phase III training award
- Award the exchange program for advance jet training in ENJJPT (USA)
Advance Student Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Flew the CT-156 Harvard II
- Got selected for fast jet training during phase II
Education
Bachelor of Science - Space Science
Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, Ontario06.2011
Post Secondary Diploma - Science, Technology
College Jean De Brebeuf
Montreal Canada06.2008
Skills
- Superior Aerial Combat
- Efficient Fuel Management
- High G-Force Tolerance
- Optimal Flight Path Selection
- Expert Navigation Abilities
- Advanced Maneuvering Techniques
- Disciplined Risk Management
- Reliable Mission Planning
- Consistent Post-flight Debriefing
- Advanced Instrumentation Proficiency
- Quick Decision Making
- Proficient Weapons Handling
- Exceptional Situational Awareness
- Speak English and French fluently
Accomplishments
- Obtained my glider license at 15 and was top of class
- Awarded a 2 weeks scholarship on high performance gliders
- Obtained my private pilot license at 16
- Only Canadian with a current Aircraft carrier landing qualification
- Over 500 hours of flying instructions in a high performance military jet aircraft
Certification
- FAA airline transport pilot license
- FAA Multi engine, Instrument certified instructor
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Fighter Pilot Instructor
US Navy
10.2020 - Current
Fighter Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force
06.2016 - 10.2020
Fighter Pilot Student
Royal Canadian Air Force
04.2015 - 06.2016
Advance Fighter Pilot Course
Royal Canadian Air Force
05.2014 - 04.2015
Advance Student Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force
10.2012 - 05.2014
Advance Student Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force
10.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Space Science
Royal Military College of Canada
Post Secondary Diploma - Science, Technology
College Jean De Brebeuf
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