JOHN GORDON CALLENDER
Gallatin,TN
Summary
To obtain a position as a first officer with United Parcel Service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain: B737-400/400C/400F/700/800/900/900ER/MD80
Alaska Airlines
09.1991
- Part 121 passenger operations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Soviet Far East
- Flight Engineer on the B727.
Captain A320
Spirit Airlines
01.2018 - Current
- Played a key role in recruiting new pilots, participating in interviews, assessments, and selection processes.
- Collaborated with ground staff to ensure seamless passenger boarding and disembarking processes.
- Effectively handled in-flight medical emergencies by coordinating with medical personnel on the ground and administering appropriate care to passengers in distress.
- Acted as a role model for junior pilots, consistently demonstrating professionalism and adherence to the highest safety standards.
- Delayed, canceled, or discontinued flight when conditions became unsuitable for continuation.
Captain: SA226/227 and SF340
AMR Eagle
01.1989 - 09.1991
- Part 135/121 passenger operations throughout the United States and Bahamas.
Pilot: PA32/44, BE55/58, BE200, King Air F90, T1040, EMB110
Flight Line, Inc.
06.1987 - 05.1988
- Part 135 freight and charter operations flying dignitaries such as Barbara Bush and Senator Trent Lott
- Commuter airline passenger operations throughout the Southeastern United States.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Accountancy -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS01.1989
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout achieved at the age of 14 years old
Certificates And Ratings
- Airline Transport Pilot: AMEL
- Commercial ASEL, Instrument
- Type Ratings: B737, DC-9, SA227, SF340
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- US Passport: Current, Unrestricted
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit
- Certified Flight Instructor: Single, Multi-engine, Instrument
- Advanced Ground Instructor
- Checkride History: No failed Part 135/121 training events
- Flight Engineer Rating - Turbojet Powered
Aviation Employment
- 09/91 to Pres., Captain: B737-400/400C/400F/700/800/900/900ER/MD80, Alaska Airlines, Seattle, WA, Part 121 passenger operations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Soviet Far East. Flight Engineer on the B727.
- 01/89 to 9/91, Captain: SA226/227 and SF340, AMR Eagle, Nashville, TN, First Officer: SA226/227 Part 135/121 passenger operations throughout the United States and Bahamas.
- 06/87 to 5/88, Pilot: PA32/44, BE55/58, BE200, King Air F90, T1040, EMB110, Flight Line, Inc., Jackson, MS, Part 135 freight and charter operations flying dignitaries such as Barbara Bush and Senator Trent Lott. Commuter airline passenger operations throughout the Southeastern United States.
Flight Hours
21,086, 11,255, 18,661, 853, 9,266, 18,938, 3,582, 2,323, 16,338, 9,288, 9,035, 1,500
Organizations
- Air Line Pilots Association
- FAA FAST Team
- AOPA
- Intl. Brotherhood of Magicians
- EAA
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Flying
- Camping
- Hiking
- Beekeeping
- Photography
- Travel
- Magic and sleight of hand
Training
- ETOPS
- RNP
- HUD low visibility trained for departures as low as 300 RVR
- Landings as low as 400 RVR using HUD
- Special Alaska airports qualified
Volunteer Experience
- EAA Young Eagles
- Boy Scouts
- Church volunteer/outreach
- I offer my skills in magic for fundraising efforts to assist families of law enforcement officers who are killed and/or injured in the line of duty
Timeline
Captain A320
Spirit Airlines
01.2018 - Current
Captain: B737-400/400C/400F/700/800/900/900ER/MD80
Alaska Airlines
09.1991
Captain: SA226/227 and SF340
AMR Eagle
01.1989 - 09.1991
Pilot: PA32/44, BE55/58, BE200, King Air F90, T1040, EMB110
Flight Line, Inc.
06.1987 - 05.1988
Bachelor's Degree: Accountancy -
University of Mississippi