Jeffrey Coll Valdes
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Qualified First Officer with significant training and experience in commercial aviation. Highly safety-oriented committed to deliver the highest of standards in every flight. Known for reliability, dedication and adherence to procedures, with 3,000+ hours and 11+ years of successful flight experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Officer
Skywest Airlines
06.2023 - Current
- Hold the highest standard of professionalism, Crew resource management and regulatory compliance with FAA regulations and company Standard Operating Procedures.
- With safety as the most important priority but also prioritizing quality service, passenger comfort, on-time flights and efficiency of resources and fuel.
- Effective communicator being able to coordinate logistics in stressful or time sensitive situations with Air Traffic Controllers, dispatchers, flight attendants, ground personnel and passengers.
Flight Instructor
Clipper Aviation
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Founding instructor and responsible for developing curriculum, syllabus, and marketing for flight school.
- Proficient with glass Garmin Avionics suite including G1000 with Perspective technology. Expert in instruction with advanced avionics such as FMS (flight management system) FD (flight director), AP (auto pilot).
- Successful CFI - seven repeat students returning for more advanced certificates. Company and professional self-cater to affluent customers seeking white glove instruction and service.
Flight instructor
Mach 1 Aviation
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Underwent training to become part of a Cirrus Training Center (CTC), which have the highest level, most meticulously, and standardized piloting education in the country.
- Became a Training Center Instructor (TCI) which specializes in training with some of the most capable airplanes in the General Aviation world, with systems like turbochargers, Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI), and high-altitude oxygen systems.
Flight instructor
Long Beach Flying Club and Academy
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught aeronautical theory, including aerodynamics, airspace, and aircraft performance, to both primary and advanced students.
- Guided students in all facets and processes of obtaining their pilot certificates.
- Trained students to become responsible aviators and learn core piloting skills such as risk management, effective communication, and crew resource management.
A&P Assistant
Command Aviation
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided thorough, thought-out maintenance produces per FAR 117 including 100-hour, annual inspections including avionics, airframe, and powerplant modifications and inspections.
- Organized creative, cost-saving restoration projects of unusual incidents on aircraft like bird strikes, damaged cylinders, and deficient landing gears.
- Successfully performed high responsibility tasks including independent work on advanced aircraft such as PC-12. Earned trust of management to work independently and self-manage time and resources including shop, tools, and aircraft security.
Education
Multi Engine Instructor Add on -
Clipper Aviation
Van Nuys, CA01-2022
Associate of Arts - liberal arts, Social and Behavioral Science
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA01-2021
Associate of Science - Business
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA01-2020
Instrument rating and Certified Flight Instructor certificate -
Long Beach Flying Club And Academy
Long Beach, CA01-2019
Commercial Certificate and Multi Engine Rating -
Langley Flying School
Langley, BC01-2017
Private Pilot Certificate -
Aeroclub Guatemala
Guatemala 01-2015
High School Diploma -
Colegio Principe De Asturias
Guatemala01-2014
Skills
- Problem Solving Mentality
- Remain Calm in Stressful situations
- Active and Effective Listener
- Strictly Adherence to Regulations and SOPs
- Enhanced Fuel Management Practices
- Thunderstorm Detection and Avoidance Capabilities
Certification
- Airline transport pilot, Multi Engine Land
- Instrument flight instructor, Airplane Single and multi-engine land
- Commercial privileges, Airplane single and multi engine land
- First Class Medical Certificate
Flight experience
- Total time: 3,200+
- Turbine: 1,200+
- Multi Engine: 1,300+
- PIC: 1,900+
- SIC: 1,200+
- 121 Experience: 1,200+
- Night: 500+
- IFR (actual): 200+
Timeline
First Officer
Skywest Airlines
06.2023 - Current
Flight Instructor
Clipper Aviation
07.2021 - 11.2022
Flight instructor
Mach 1 Aviation
06.2021 - 10.2021
Flight instructor
Long Beach Flying Club and Academy
10.2019 - 06.2021
A&P Assistant
Command Aviation
10.2016 - 10.2017
Multi Engine Instructor Add on -
Clipper Aviation
Associate of Arts - liberal arts, Social and Behavioral Science
Santa Monica College
Associate of Science - Business
Santa Monica College
Instrument rating and Certified Flight Instructor certificate -
Long Beach Flying Club And Academy
Commercial Certificate and Multi Engine Rating -
Langley Flying School
Private Pilot Certificate -
Aeroclub Guatemala
High School Diploma -
Colegio Principe De Asturias
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