Jeffrey (Jeff) Klingensmith
ATP Licensed Pilot
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
24 years flying for Delta Air Lines Inc. and 18 years of flying military aircraft have produced a skilled pilot proficient and fully credentialed in diverse aircraft including; Boeing 767/757, McDonnell Douglas MD-88, Dassault Falcon 20 (DA-20), Beechcraft T34C, and the Jet Ranger and UH-1 Huey Helicopters. Type rated in the 767/757 and DA-20. Proven pilot skills that will operate any aircraft, safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Delivers excellent, service, comfort, and weather avoidance providing a superior experience that will promote customer return business. Ready to take on a new position, using 42 years of experience and 18,161 flight hours to meet the company’s dynamic flight schedule. Works well with others through promoting respect and dignity. Seeking a new challenge to excel in another chapter of an Aviation Career.achieve company goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain Boeing 767-300ER/757-200/300
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided safety, comfort, to over 280 passengers and directed 8 flight crew members in performance of their duties on every flight segment.
- Maintained harmony and cohesiveness within flight operations and crew members.
- Mentored and counseled crews to maximize potential.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Completed daily passenger flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and poised.
- Completed FOQA training for 767 and 757 aircraft.
First Officer Boeing 767-300/757-200/400
Delta Air Lines, Inc
Atlanta, GA
03.2003 - 01.2021
- Followed current company safety management system practices and maintained highest degree of safety for passengers, employees and assets affected.
- Received FOQA recurrent training every 9 months that's specified in company flight operations manual.
- Performed preflight inspection of aircraft and verified that safety precautions completed ensuring high standards appropriate to flight assignment.
- Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot, and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
- Flew national and international routes covering more than 25 different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
- Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Trained and used Crew Resource Management enabling every crew member to be fully engaged during every flight.
First Officer McDonnell Douglas MD-88
Delta Air Lines, Inc
Atlanta, GA
07.2002 - 02.2003
- Preformed Passenger flights safely and efficiently to multiples cities on schedule, in all classes of airspace, and weather conditions
- Expertly preformed pre-flight inspections, started Engines, and monitored all aircraft indications for proper operation.
- Conducted reroute inflight to avoid weather and provide 150 passengers comfort, safety, and maintain schedule.
- Provided information and recommendations to assist Captain in proper decisions making.
- Performed pilot flying duties for take-off, landing, in varying weather conditions.
- Received recurrent simulator training every 9 months required in company training manual.
Flight Engineer Lockheed L1011/L1500
Delta Air Lines, Inc
Atlanta, GA
10.1997 - 07.2002
- Conducted inspections of aircraft and associated systems by analyzing and correcting systems.
- Monitored control panel to verify aircraft performance, and regulated engine speed according to instructions of pilot.
- Verified passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to meet weight and balance specifications.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Observed all aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
- Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
- Preformed inflight maintenance on equipment and fixtures to assist Flight Attendants and 300 passengers ensuring equipment and furnishings operated correctly for comfort and service.
Aircraft Commander HU-25A/C LIeutenant
United States Coast Guard
Opa Locka / Mobile , Florida / Alabama
09.1989 - 03.1997
- Commanded aircraft missions including drug interdiction, fisheries patrol, and Search and rescue in Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Bahamas, and Lesser Antilles.
- Aircraft commander for 2 Search and Rescue missions flown during hurricane in Gulf of Mexico. Directed capture of 378' work barge adrift through Louisiana oil platforms. Located and assisted rescue of 9 crew members from a 80' long line fishing vessel off Pensacola Florida during same hurricane..
- Flew 9 hours in low level flight in hurricane conditions with entire crew receiving Coast Guard achievement Medals.
- Conducted training flights directing / mentoring all crew members in performance of their duties for efficiency and operational expertise.
- Preformed / monitored flight planning, weight and balance calculations, fuel requirements, and preflight inspection to ensure aircraft and crew were ready for mission.
- Assistant Flight Operations Officer: assisted in scheduling and conduct of daily mission and training for 80 pilots 12: HU-25 Falcon 200 aircraft, and 12: H-65 helicopters.
- Administration Officer maintained Air Station recorders and procedures for 80 Officer and 200 enlisted personnel.
Flight Instructor T-34C Turbo-Mentor
United States Coast Guard
Milton, Florida
11.1986 - 09.1989
- Trained military flight students in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions
- Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
- Recommend curriculum improvements to improve student learning and success.
- Trained Students in basic flight, cross-country, Radio instruments, aerobatics, and formation flying to meet requirements of Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Flew post maintenance check flights for Quality Assurance that maintenance was correctly preformed and aircraft ready to return to service.
Captain of Marines
United State Marine Corps
Kaneohe, HI
09.1983 - 03.1986
- Aircraft Commander / Section Leader UH-1N Huey Helicopter.
- Conduction shipboard flight operations during deployment aboard USS Tarawa to far east and Pacific Ocean in day/night all weather conditions, including ship board departures and landings.
- Conducted SPY RIGGING for Marine Corps Recon teams, command and control, and VIP transport during Operation Team Spirit in South Korea.
- Flew multiple mission and over 80 hours of flight time during 10 days of Team Spirit.
- Squadron Safety officer: Conducting safety inspections and training for all Squadron personnel. Ensured all operations were conducted safely for equipment and personnel.
- Squadron Intelligence Officer: Maintained all sensitive information secure and kept Commanding Officer informed of all up dates and required confidential and higher material. Conducted intelligence briefings and training for all Squadron personnel.
Flight Student Navy Flight School
United States Marine Corps
Pensacola, FL
01.1982 - 09.1983
- Successfully completed Navy basic and intermediate flight training including; cross country, navigation, night flight, radio instrument, aerobatic, and formation flight.
- Completed both fixed wing and helicopter training syllabus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.1981
Associate of Arts - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Edison Community College
Fort Myers, FL05.1979
Skills
- 11,783 hours in Boeing 767-300ER / 757-200/300
- 2006 hours in Dassault Falcon 20 (DA-20)
- 190 hours in McDonnell Douglas MD-88
- 2175 hours Beechcraft T34c Navy flight Instructor pilot 106 hours as student
- Licenses: ATP, Commercial Multi-Engine Land, Instrument, helicopter Commercial Instrument and Flight Engineer
- Type rated in: Boeing 757/ 767 and Dassault Falcon 20 (DA-20)
- International experience operating in over 25 different countries
- 16,088 hours turbine experience
- Experienced with weather radar, TCAS, ABS-B, ACARS, and complex aircraft systems
- Experienced with weather radar, TCAS, ABS-B, ACARS, and complex aircraft systems
- Proficient in use of Ipad and Microsoft surface for flight planning and flight monitoring
- Excellent piloting skill whether hand flying or using automation
- Crew Resource Management Trained
- FOQA program trained
Timeline
Captain Boeing 767-300ER/757-200/300
Delta Air Lines
02.2021 - 04.2021
First Officer Boeing 767-300/757-200/400
Delta Air Lines, Inc
03.2003 - 01.2021
First Officer McDonnell Douglas MD-88
Delta Air Lines, Inc
07.2002 - 02.2003
Flight Engineer Lockheed L1011/L1500
Delta Air Lines, Inc
10.1997 - 07.2002
Aircraft Commander HU-25A/C LIeutenant
United States Coast Guard
09.1989 - 03.1997
Flight Instructor T-34C Turbo-Mentor
United States Coast Guard
11.1986 - 09.1989
Captain of Marines
United State Marine Corps
09.1983 - 03.1986
Flight Student Navy Flight School
United States Marine Corps
01.1982 - 09.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The Florida State University
Associate of Arts - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Edison Community College
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