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Jessica Rigdon

Avon,IN

Summary

Aviation professional with background in flight operations and safety protocols. Proven ability to work seamlessly within team and adapt to evolving conditions to ensure optimal performance and safety. Skilled in communication and emergency procedures, consistently delivering reliable and efficient results. Dependable and resourceful, with focus on collaboration and achieving company safety objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

First Officer

Republic Airways Holdings Inc
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring a consistent level of service and flight safety.
  • Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.
  • Improved flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and adhering to strict FAA regulations.
  • Achieved record of punctuality, consistently operating flights within tight schedules and minimizing delays.

Certified Flight Instructor

Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Increased overall flight safety by consistently enforcing strict adherence to FAA regulations during all instructional sessions.
  • Implemented various training and instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Maintained accurate records of all students, detailing skills, test results and completion of course requirements.
  • Developed and updated training materials to reflect changes in FAA guidelines.
  • Worked with struggling students, assisting each with in-depth tutoring and support.

Flight Attendant

Republic Airways
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Met company safety, security and quality goals through continual compliance with flight and operational policies.
  • Delivered CPR, AED and first aid support in cases of in-flight medical emergencies.
  • Met demands of long shifts and irregular flight schedules by adjusting to different timezones and weekly demands.
  • Coordinated preflight activities to check proper maintenance status of emergency equipment, cabin cleanliness, and aircraft inventory.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Greet and assist customers, ensure each customer has a unique and personal experience.
  • Create lasting relationships with guests and see that all needs are met.
  • Lead and complete tasking and operational functions to exceed company goals.
  • Perform inventory related processes, visual sets, merchandise resets, and cashier duties.

Intern

Crossfit UnBreakable, Indy X Fitness
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Served in a procedural, technical and client service based internship providing administrative support duties, group fitness instruction and social media management.
  • Prepared athletes for competitions, provided nutritional and training advice and mentored and coached athletes to surpass individual goals.
  • Interacted professionally with a diverse client base, upheld workplace and client safety policies and responded appropriately to escalated and emergency events.

Supervisor

Car Wash
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Greet and assist customers, oversee daily business and financial duties and recruit, train and supervise employees.
  • Ensure a safe and engaging environment for customers of all ages, personalities, cultures and backgrounds and provide timely resolution to issues and requests.
  • Develop innovative strategies to increase efficiency, streamline processes and optimize resources and work as a team to surpass sales and service delivery goals.

Tennis Coach

Plainfield Tennis Camp
06.2008 - 08.2014
  • Educated students in game rules, etiquette and skill building and led activities designed to promote flexibility, conditioning and athletic advancement.
  • Assessed needs and adapted instruction to ensure inclusivity for all levels of learners and maintained safety and supervision of students.
  • Earned student trust and cooperation by building rapport, problem solving, active listening and assimilating needs and expectations.

Education

FAA Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Airplane

Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy
Indianapolis, IN

Science and French Language Studies - undefined

Indiana University, Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN

High School Honors Diploma - undefined

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

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Plainfield High School
Plainfield, IN

Skills

  • Safety management
  • Flight rules and regulations
  • Emergency procedures
  • Student assessments

Certification

  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Airplane
  • FAA Certified Airline Transport Pilot

Timeline

First Officer

Republic Airways Holdings Inc
09.2024 - Current

Certified Flight Instructor

Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy
08.2023 - 09.2024

Flight Attendant

Republic Airways
10.2018 - 03.2021

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
10.2017 - 10.2018

Supervisor

Car Wash
12.2015 - 05.2017

Intern

Crossfit UnBreakable, Indy X Fitness
05.2015 - 06.2017

Tennis Coach

Plainfield Tennis Camp
06.2008 - 08.2014

Science and French Language Studies - undefined

Indiana University, Purdue University

High School Honors Diploma - undefined

Hanover College

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Plainfield High School

FAA Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Airplane

Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy

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