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Heath Szczesniak

New Market,TN

Summary

Highly skilled and certified pilot with extensive experience in aircraft systems management, flight operations and aviation safety. Proven ability to manage complex operations and train pilots under high-stress conditions.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain, Instructor, Lead Pilot

L3Harris
08.2010 - Current
  • Participated in managed and oversaw 24-hour flight operations
  • 5 yrs Lead Pilot, oversight on new hire pilots and instructors
  • Conducted training and evaluations for pilots in combat zones oversees
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, company policy as well as service guidance and all other governing requirements

Instructor and Training Center Evaluator

CAE - Dallas
04.2007 - 12.2010
  • FAA/CAA Training Center Evaluator BE-400
  • FAA Training Center Evaluator BE-300
  • Ground Instructor BE-400, BE-200
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.


Assistant Chief Pilot / FAA Part 141 Examiner

American Flyers
08.2000 - 04.2007
  • Taught Initial FAA Flight Instructor ground/flight training.
  • Enhanced pilot training programs, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems and regulations.
  • Addressed potential safety hazards proactively through regular audits of internal processes and procedures related to flight operations.
  • Implemented new technologies into flight operations, increasing situational awareness and overall efficiency.
  • Reinforced safety with all students and flight intstructors

Captain, C-208

Martinaire
08.2000 - 08.2003
  • Operated Single Pilot FAA Part 135 Cargo
  • Conducted flights under various weather conditions across multiple states
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Avionics Technician

West Virginia Air National Guard
10.1996 - 12.1997
  • Contributed to team efforts by collaborating with other technicians for complex repairs and installations.
  • Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
  • Reduced downtime for aircraft by completing avionics repairs in a timely manner without compromising quality or safety standards.

Avionics Technician

Indiana Air National Guard
07.1989 - 10.1996
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
12.1995

Skills

  • Top Secret SCI security clearance
  • FAA First class Medical
  • FAA ATP MEL, SE Commercial
  • Type ratings: BE-400, MU-300, BE-300
  • Total Flight Time: 13500
  • PIC: 11240
  • FW Turbine: 8440
  • FW ME: 7650
  • INST: 740

Timeline

Captain, Instructor, Lead Pilot

L3Harris
08.2010 - Current

Instructor and Training Center Evaluator

CAE - Dallas
04.2007 - 12.2010

Assistant Chief Pilot / FAA Part 141 Examiner

American Flyers
08.2000 - 04.2007

Captain, C-208

Martinaire
08.2000 - 08.2003

Avionics Technician

West Virginia Air National Guard
10.1996 - 12.1997

Avionics Technician

Indiana Air National Guard
07.1989 - 10.1996

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

Hampton University

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