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Jeff Wilson

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Aviation professional with 23 years of experience in all aspects of aviation planning, flight, and safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ENG Pilot

Helinet Aviation
Van Nuys, CA
12.2023 - 06.2025
  • Currently flying AS350B2 helicopters for ABC 7 in Los Angeles.
  • Fast-paced, heavy workload environment with multiple locations in and around the LA area, covering about 1400 square miles.
  • Experience in high mountainous, high DA areas up to 13,500', covering wildfires, and high-speed pursuits on the highways and surface streets in and around Los Angeles.
  • Work in conjunction with on-board talent and camera operator for any location that requires OGE hovering and precision flying, usually at 1000' to 2000' above a scene for extended periods of time.
  • Performed multiple cargo missions with helipad pinnacle landings in downtown LA on a daily basis.
  • Constantly dealing with marginal VFR coastal weather on a daily basis, where mapping out coverage areas and fog movement becomes standard.
  • Second in command of several flights, transporting doctor teams and organs to and from the major hospitals in the LA area. Usually in Sikorsky S-76C++ or Augusta 109s.

MGM Security Officer

MGM International
Las Vegas, NV
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Address problems quickly and report clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Secure restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Follow established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
  • Verify photo IDs and company badges to allow employee entrance and verification for younger guests to be on the casino floor.
  • Company trained Report writer to submit security incidents related to guest medical emergencies, theft of property and any security situation that requires a full and detailed report to upper management.
  • Report safety hazards for remediation response.
  • Observe any person/persons on casino floor to quickly address security situations.
  • Warn persons of rule infractions or violations and trespass and escort violators from premises.
  • Provide friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and registered hotel guests.
  • Identify suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
  • Provide chip fills for casino table games including picking up chip credits and cash to be returned to the main cashier or chip bank.
  • Administer first aid for any medical situation including bringing property medical bags on scene, assessing medical emergency and providing any necessary assistance while waiting for paramedics to arrive for transport to medical facility.

Tour Pilot

Apex Air
Sedona, AZ
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Astar 350B2 helicopters - Complete pre-flight, W/B and fueling for multiple tours from 20 to 80 miles in length.
  • Greet passengers at main office to answer any questions or concerns regarding the flight.
  • Detailed safety briefing before every flight including instructions on hot loading and unloading procedures.
  • Bi-Weekly staff meetings with chief pilot on safety, airport changes and any adjustments to routes in and out of the ramp.
  • Often operate in high Temp/DA and/or high canyon winds and weather at max gross weight above 5000 ft mountainous terrain.

Production Manager

Beauty Studio Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Video and photography manager for fast paced on location beauty services/videography/photography company.
  • Created company promotional videos for social media and website.
    Coordinated on location photography and video shoots for corporate and private events.
  • Set rates for each shoot - handling all client questions and concerns.
  • Edited all material by either Final cut pro X or Adobe photoshop.
  • Produced all company video presentations for continuing education and training for new employees or contractors.

Lead Pilot - Part 135

Vision Helicopters
Las Vegas, NV
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Astar 350B2 helicopters - Tour, charter and maintenance flights.
  • Mainly 2 to 3 round trip flights from Las Vegas to the west rim per day. Company also conducted 10 to 20+ up and down air tours per day from GCW airport consisting of about 15 minutes each.
  • Las Vegas strip tours and photo/video flights.
  • Flights in High Temp/DA and/or high canyon winds and weather at max gross weight above 5000 ft mountainous terrain.

Pilot/Owner Operator - Part 91

Red Rock Aviation
Las Vegas, NV
02.2007 - 05.2015
  • Robinson R44 Raven II helicoopter - Charter/tours.
  • Worked mainly as a photo/video pilot for progressive construction projects in and around Las Vegas.
  • Charter pilot for Baldwin racing flying the Baha 1000, 500 and San Felipe 250 off road racing events in Mexico.
  • Private instruction, Las Vegas strip, Hoover Dam and Red Rock canyon tours.

Education

Airbus safety course

EuroSafety International
Las Vegas, NV, USA
2016

Silver State Helicopters -

Commercial And CFI Certification
Las Vegas, NV
03.2005

Factory Training

Robinson Safety Course
Torrence, CA, USA
2005

Skills

  • 4000 Total
  • 3800 PIC
  • 1800Turbine
  • 1100 Cross Country
  • 190 Night
  • 1300 Grand Canyon/Mountain
  • 925 Instruction

Certification

Commercial rotorcraft certificate

Timeline

ENG Pilot

Helinet Aviation
12.2023 - 06.2025

MGM Security Officer

MGM International
02.2023 - 11.2024

Tour Pilot

Apex Air
09.2022 - 03.2023

Production Manager

Beauty Studio Inc.
08.2019 - 10.2022

Lead Pilot - Part 135

Vision Helicopters
08.2015 - 06.2019

Pilot/Owner Operator - Part 91

Red Rock Aviation
02.2007 - 05.2015

Airbus safety course

EuroSafety International

Silver State Helicopters -

Commercial And CFI Certification

Factory Training

Robinson Safety Course

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