Jeffrey Parker
Henderson
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with extensive experience as a Captain at Spirit Airlines Inc., excelling in crew leadership and risk management. Proven track record in enhancing operational safety and efficiency while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Adept at developing SOPs and mentoring crews to achieve peak performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain, A320
Spirit Airlines Inc.
08.2014 - Current
- Pilot-in-Command, FAR 121 scheduled airline operations.
- Strict adherence to FARs, company SOPs, and flight operations manual.
- Maintained harmony and cohesiveness within flight operations and crew members through strong CRM skills.
- Participated in company aviation safety program.
- Mentored and counseled crews to maximize potential.
Captain
Surf Air
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Pilot-in-command, FAR 135 scheduled airline startup.
- Maintained strict adherence to FARs and company SOPs to ensure the safest, most reliable, and smoothest flights to achieve the highest levels of member satisfaction.
- Assisted with the development of SOP and CRM procedures.
- Developed and implemented the pilot scheduling system. Responsible for the construction of efficient pilot pairings in compliance with FAR flight time, duty, and rest limitations.
First Officer / IRO, B747
Southern Air
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Second-in command, FAR 121 airline operations.
- International Relief Officer duties.
- Global ACMI, heavy lift experience.
- Extensive oceanic crossing experience.
- Augmented crew operations.
First Officer, B737
Vision Airlines
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Second-in-command, FAR 121 airline operations.
- Scheduled and charter operations.
Captain, CL65, DHC8
Mesa Airlines
12.2003 - 12.2010
- Pilot-in-command, FAR 121 scheduled airline operations.
- Strict adherence to FARs, company SOPs, and flight operations manual.
- Maintained harmony and cohesiveness within flight operations and crew members through strong CRM skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology - Air Carrier
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, COHigh School Diploma -
Moanalua High School
Honolulu, HI06-1986
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Crew resource management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Task prioritization
- Risk management
- Organizational skills
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
No accidents, incidents, or violations.
No failed check ride.
Affiliations
Pilot for Kids
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot, 2007
FAA First Class Medical Certificate, 2026
Timeline
Captain, A320
Spirit Airlines Inc.
08.2014 - Current
Captain
Surf Air
10.2013 - 06.2014
First Officer / IRO, B747
Southern Air
10.2011 - 06.2014
First Officer, B737
Vision Airlines
12.2010 - 08.2011
Captain, CL65, DHC8
Mesa Airlines
12.2003 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology - Air Carrier
Metropolitan State College of Denver
High School Diploma -
Moanalua High School
Flight Experience
- Flight Time: 13,006
- PIC: 8,815
- Turbine: 11,607
- Turbine PIC: 7,750
- Multi-Engine: 12,430
- Cross Country: 11,264
- Instrument: 1,132