Maintaining a FAA plus 10 certificate compliance for world wide aviation, part 135 and 91 ops, with satellite bases in Asia and the US. Current CAM for a private family on the Global 7500
Chief Pilot
Air 7
Camarillo
03.2019 - Current
Led flight operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Managed pilot scheduling to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Coordinated training programs for pilots to enhance skills and operational readiness.
Oversaw performance evaluations for pilots to ensure high standards of operation.
Ensured that pilot qualifications met or exceeded FAA requirements.
Maintained ARGUS Platinum status and FAA compliance with no findings or actions over 5 consecutive years.
Chief Pilot
Vietstar Airlines
Ho Chi Minh Vietnam
06.2018 - 03.2019
Short Term contract as Chief Pilot to obtain one of Vietnams first part 135 certificate from scratch. Utilizing the Embraer Legacy, King Air 300, and managed aircraft.
Led flight operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Managed pilot scheduling to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Managed sale and acquisition of company aircraft.
CEO
JETGO Australia
Brisbane Australia
12.2011 - 06.2018
Led strategic planning initiatives for airline operations and growth.
Developed and implemented policies to ensure regulatory compliance in aviation.
Directed financial management, including budgeting and resource allocation.
Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to enhance service offerings and customer satisfaction.
Oversaw talent acquisition and retention strategies to build a skilled workforce.
Developed from scratch a regional airline utilizing the ERJ145 platform, with regional and international operations. Full part 121 approval from CASA
Senior Captain
Net Jets Middle East ( NJME)
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
06.2008 - 12.2011
Hired as a SIC on Hawker 800/850 aircraft and was upgraded to Captain then senior Captain.
Operated and navigated aircraft in compliance with safety regulations.
Trained junior pilots on company procedures and best practices.
Developed and implemented training programs for new pilots.
Advised management on any potential safety issues that may arise from certain changes in policy or procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
FORTE
Phoenix, AZ
03-2008
GED -
The Southport School
Southport Qld Australia
11-1982
Skills
Compliance management
Aircraft operations
Pilot training
Resource allocation
Strategic planning
Operational efficiency
Affiliations
Tennis
Accomplishments
Fellow member of the Royal Aeronautical Society ( FRAes)
Flight Operations Inspector-International Operations for the A330 Fleet at Civil Aviation Authority of FijiFlight Operations Inspector-International Operations for the A330 Fleet at Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji
Director of Operations / Operations Manager at Private, Government, and Nonprofit OrganizationsDirector of Operations / Operations Manager at Private, Government, and Nonprofit Organizations