James McDermott
Youngsville
Summary
Accomplished Instructor Pilot with a proven track record at Delta Professional Services and USAirways/American Airlines, enhancing flight safety and trainee retention through expert application of flight simulator proficiency and exceptional mentorship. Skilled in advanced aircraft systems and fostering teamwork, consistently developing pilots' skills for real-world challenges.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor Pilot
Delta Professional Services
- Utilized advanced flight simulators to provide realistic training experiences, preparing students for real-world flying situations in a controlled environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling prompt intervention when necessary to address any learning gaps or challenges.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices and establish consistent teaching methodologies across the program.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and mutual respect between instructor pilots and trainees.
Seniority List Instructor Pilot
USAirways/American Airlines
07.1988 - 11.2021
- Played an instrumental role in the onboarding process for new hires, fostering a welcoming environment and establishing foundational skills.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans, enhancing overall flight crew preparedness for potential incidents.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between aircraft types or roles by providing targeted instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted regular evaluations of training materials, updating content as necessary to maintain relevance in a rapidly-evolving industry.
- Contributed to operational efficiency by sharing expertise on aircraft systems, procedures, and best practices with colleagues.
- Provided thorough pre-flight briefings to ensure pilots were well-prepared for successful missions.
- Strengthened team cohesion by facilitating open communication among pilots and creating a supportive learning environment.
- Cultivated a culture of excellence within the flight department by setting high expectations and providing appropriate support for success.
- Boosted trainee retention rates through effective mentorship and personalized guidance during their instruction period.
- Enhanced flight safety through rigorous evaluation of pilots'' skills and performance.
- Utilized state-of-the-art simulation equipment to create realistic scenarios that honed pilots'' decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Evaluated pilot performance during simulator sessions, providing constructive feedback to improve their skillset.
- Maintained accurate records of all pilot training activities, ensuring timely completion of required certifications and renewals.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop high-quality educational materials for pilot training courses.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
- Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - General Studies
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lafayette, LA12.1983
Skills
- Weight and balance calculations
- Mountain flying techniques
- Flight planning expertise
- Extensive aviation regulations familiarity
- Precision landing techniques
- Advanced aircraft systems
- Pre-flight inspection procedures
- Glass cockpit proficiency
- Weather analysis
- Complex aircraft systems familiarity
- Flight simulator proficiency
- High-altitude flying techniques
- Emergency procedures
- Student assessments
- Aircraft systems
- Flight rules and regulations
- Student progress evaluation
- Simulation coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Tailwheel aircraft experience
- Visual flight rules proficiency
- Classroom management
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot A319, B737, CV580
Flight Engineer Turbojet Powered
Remote Pilot Certified
Timeline
Seniority List Instructor Pilot
USAirways/American Airlines
07.1988 - 11.2021
Instructor Pilot
Delta Professional Services
Bachelor Of Science - General Studies
University of Southwestern Louisiana
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