JACKSON KEMP THORNTON
Mobile,AL
Summary
Instrument rated Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor who graduated Auburn University in August of 21' with a degree in Aviation Management with a Minor in Business who is a highly motivated, organized, and eager to learn individual pursuing the dream to fly for a living while being able to offer all skillsets to the aviation field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Specialist I
Mobile Airport Authority
09.2022 - 07.2023
- In charge of running th efficiency of Mobile Regional Airport, Mobile International Airport, and St. Elmo GA Airport.
- Performed regular and special 14 CFR Part 139 inspections on the airfields.
- Performed other inspections such as security, perimeter, properties, etc.
- Issued NOTAMs when needed.
- Wrote reports for surface incidents, accidents, runway incursions, violations, FAA inspections, etc.
- Orchestrated a team of maintenance and security personnel to maintain airports' security and 14 CFR Part 139 compliance.
Operations Specialist I
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed regular and special 14 CFR Part 139 inspections to ensure the airfield was in 139 compliance.
- Performed other inspections such as security, perimeter, terminal, properties, and tenant.
- Responsible for the airport's security badging.
- Responsible for the airport's GovDeals profile.
- Assisted in writing the Tenant Handbook.
- Assisted in creating the Airport Dispatcher position at KCAE.
- Issued NOTAMs when needed.
- Kept records of our movement and non-movement drivers at the airport.
- Provided customer service and assisted passengers with whatever they needed to the best of my ability.
- Sent facility notifications when needed.
- Wrote reports for complaints, incidents, accidents, security violations, and 14 CFR Part 139 inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management -
Auburn University
Auburn, AL08.2021
Skills
- Commercial Pilot
- Instrument Rated
- CFI
- Airport Operations, 14 CFR Part 139
- Writing NOTAMs
- Customer Service
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Certification
Commercial Pilot License
Instrument Rating
CFI
Accomplishments
- Vice President of PPOT/AAMP for Auburn University- 2 years
- Volunteer at East Alabama Food Bank in Auburn, AL with Endeavor Air
- Volunteer at Little Sisters of The Poor in Mobile, AL- 3 years
- Rush Committee for social fraternity in Auburn, AL- 1 year
- Social Committee for social fraternity in Auburn, AL- 1 year
- Executive Board for Beat Bama Food Drive for Auburn University- 1 year
- President of the recycling program for Pilot in Mobile, AL- 3 years
- Member of the War Eagle Flying Team- 2 years
Pilot Experience
- TT- 352.9
- PIC- 297
- XC PIC- 107.9
- Instrument- 276.4
- ASEL PIC- 297
- Night PIC- 30.9
- ATD SE- 39.4
- ATD ME- 2
Affiliations
- Bates Field Aero Club
- AOPA
- FAA WINGS Program
Timeline
Operations Specialist I
Mobile Airport Authority
09.2022 - 07.2023
Operations Specialist I
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
06.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management -
Auburn University