Joel Christopherson
Bailey ,CO
Summary
A dependable employee seeking the opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilot in Command
Guardian Flight
Denver, CO
02.2015 - Current
- Pilot in command of King Air C90 and Pilatus PC-12 turbo prop aircraft in Part 135 IFR medevac operations.
- Performed comprehensive checklists before, during, and after flights to reduce possible safety issues.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts, used navigational instruments during each flight, and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Planned routes, altitudes, and speeds to provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights for high levels of med crew and patient comfort.
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
Pilot
AirMed International
Denver, CO
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Type rated in a Falcon 50EX, SIC for the executive leadership of GMR.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to a flight and review results following completion.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts, and maintained a strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
- Shuttled aircraft to and from depots for routine and urgent maintenance requirements.
- Completed a flight risk assessment tool for each flight.
Pilot in Command
Cape Air / Nantucket Airlines
Saranac Lake, NY / Billings, MT
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Pilot in command of a Cessna C-402 piston twin in Part 135 IFR scheduled passenger operations.
- Provided excellent customer service in face-to-face interactions with passengers. Reviewed aeronautical charts, used navigational instruments during each flight, and maintained a strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
Pilot in Command
Eagle Air Med
Blanding, UT
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Pilot in command of Piper PA-34 piston twin in a medevac fleet support role taking maintenance technicians to all of the area bases for routine or unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
- Corporate pilot position shuttling members of the management team for business.
- Trained new hire pilots to perform well in the corporate pilot position.
Pilot
Hawaii Life Flight
Honolulu, HI
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Operated King Air C90 aircraft in a SIC position for medical patient transport.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to the flight and review results following completion.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
Pilot
Air Ventures Hawaii
Lihue, HI
12.2006 - 06.2011
- Pilot in command of a GA-8 Airvan single-engine piston aircraft in Part 135 VFR scenic tour operations.
- Gave personalized flights to Kauai visitors and detailed descriptions of the island, Hawaiian history, and geography.
- Conducted pre-flight aircraft inspections to identify defects and malfunctions according to pre-flight checklists.
- Calculated aircraft weight distribution, monitoring passenger, fuel, and cargo weights to maintain proper load requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Aeronautical Science
Utah Valley State University
Online04-2004
Skills
- FLIGHT TIME:
- Total Time 9664; PIC 9025; Multi-engine 4048; Multi-engine PIC 3720; Turbine 3148; Actual Instrument 374
- Simulator Training
- Reading Comprehension
- Environmental Conditions
- Pre-Flight Check
- Flight Planning
- Aircraft Piloting
Certification
ATP multi-engine and Single-engine
Type Rating DA50
Current Second Class medical
Timeline
Pilot
AirMed International
05.2022 - 01.2023
Pilot in Command
Guardian Flight
02.2015 - Current
Pilot in Command
Cape Air / Nantucket Airlines
10.2013 - 02.2015
Pilot in Command
Eagle Air Med
06.2012 - 10.2013
Pilot
Hawaii Life Flight
06.2011 - 06.2012
Pilot
Air Ventures Hawaii
12.2006 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Aeronautical Science
Utah Valley State University