JAMES A. NEEL
Montgomery,USA
Summary
Top-notch professional with extensive experience in aviation industry. Highly skilled in navigating aircraft and adhering to FAA regulations while providing safe, comfortable experience for passengers. Skilled in emergency procedures with aptitude to make quick and decisive decisions under pressure.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
First Officer: A320
Spirit Airlines
07.2023 - 05.2026
- Part 121 passenger operations across the United States, the Caribbean (including the Bahamas), Central America, and select South American markets.
Simulator Instructor, Captain, First Officer: ERJ-170/175
Envoy Air
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Part 121 passenger operations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
- Instructor: Promoted to provide simulator and ground-based training and evaluation for pilots in accordance with FAA AQP regulations, ensuring proficiency, procedural compliance, and operational safety.
First Officer: ERJ-145
ExpressJet
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Part 121 passenger services across regional markets in the United States, operating flights under United Express from the Newark hub.
Assistant Chief Pilot, Check Airman, Captain: C-207, C-208B
Westwind Air Service
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Part 135 operations delivering charter and scenic tour services throughout Arizona, including Grand Canyon air tours and private flights to nearby destinations.
- Assistant Chief Pilot: Serving under the Chief Pilot, assisted in pilot recruitment, training facilitation, and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.
- Instructor/Check Airman: Promoted from Captain to provide pilot instruction, conduct check rides, and evaluate line operations to ensure proficiency, safety, and adherence to company and FAA standards.
Flight Instructor: C-172
American Flyers
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Part 141/161 ground and flight instruction for student pursuing their primary ratings through advanced certifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZSkills
- Teamwork skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Collaborative team player
- Instrument interpretation
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Strong leadership
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Task prioritization
- Risk assessment
Affiliations
- Latino Pilots Association (LPA)
- Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
- National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)
- Member of National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
- South Texas Business Aviation Association (STXBAA)
- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Certification
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): AMEL | PIC Type Ratings: A320, EMB-170/190, EMB-145 | Commercial: ASEL
- Certified Flight Instructor: Single (CFI), Instrument (CFII) | Instrument
- FAA First Class Medical | U.S. Passport: Current, Unrestricted | FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Timeline
First Officer: A320
Spirit Airlines
07.2023 - 05.2026
Simulator Instructor, Captain, First Officer: ERJ-170/175
Envoy Air
01.2018 - 06.2023
First Officer: ERJ-145
ExpressJet
11.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Chief Pilot, Check Airman, Captain: C-207, C-208B
Westwind Air Service
04.2014 - 10.2016
Flight Instructor: C-172
American Flyers
09.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
TRAINING
- Part 141: Certified Flight Instructor: Single (CFI), Instrument (CFII) | American Flyers | Spring, TX
- Part 61: Commercial: AMEL | Dutch Wings Aviation | Rosharon, TX
- Part 61: Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument (IR), Commercial: ASEL | North-Aire Aviation | Prescott, AZ
ACHIEVEMENTS
Exceptional FAA Safety and Training Record: No accidents, incidents and violations