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James Schultheiss

Summary

Accomplished B747-400 Captain at Kalimba Air LLC with extensive experience in safety management and operational efficiency. Proven ability to mentor pilots and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in weather analysis and aircraft performance, demonstrating strong leadership and decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments. Total flight time exceeds 19,000 hours.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

B747-400 Captain

Kalitta Air LLC
10.2014 - Current

Manage all aspects of movement by directing and monitoring additional crew and maintenance, communicating with company and ATC assets and ensuring regulatory compliance. Focus being given to SAFETY, efficiency and costumer satisfaction.

CH-47 D/F SP/IE

US Army/Reserve/Guard
01.1986 - 04.2020

B407 Captain

Air Methods
09.2012 - 10.2014

Day, night, NVG VMC helicopter medical transport. Delivering highly experienced medical professionals to where they are needed and their patients to higher levels of care. Focus on SAFETY and moving with purpose while monitoring weather and on scene conditions.

B727 FO

DHL World Wide Express
10.1998 - 02.2011

Assist the captain in all aspects of flight preparation including weather analysis, aircraft mechanical and W/B condition and ground crew coordination. Focus on SAFETY and on time performance.

BA3201 Check Airman

Trans States Airline
12.1993 - 10.1998

Train and evaluate pilots in both seats to ensure their professional competency in the highly complex and busy airspace of Southern California. Mentoring and encouraging junior pilots to grow into the professionals the industry enjoys today.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Space

LaSalle University
09-1996

Skills

    Airline Transport Pilot multi engine land

    B-727, B-737, B-747-400, BA-3201

    Commercial Privileges

    Airplane single engine land,

    rotorcraft-helicopter BV-234

    Flight Engineer turbojet

    Total time, 197116

    PIC, RW, 2234 FW, 8997

    Night, 10000 (estimate)

    Weather, 3500 (estimate)

Timeline

B747-400 Captain

Kalitta Air LLC
10.2014 - Current

B407 Captain

Air Methods
09.2012 - 10.2014

B727 FO

DHL World Wide Express
10.1998 - 02.2011

BA3201 Check Airman

Trans States Airline
12.1993 - 10.1998

CH-47 D/F SP/IE

US Army/Reserve/Guard
01.1986 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Space

LaSalle University
James Schultheiss