John Howell
Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot, CFI
Wilmington,OH
Summary
Highly motivated and positive individual with great organizational and communication skills. Customer service master and efficient problem solver. Deftly manage administrative functions of the business. Provide thorough answers and solutions and provide an exceptional customer experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Flight Ops Manager
Higher Ground Helicopters
08.2023 - Current
- Private, Commercial, and CFI flight instruction
- Served as tour pilot for commercial events such as state and county fairs and airshows nationwide, golf ball drops, Easter egg drops, and private helicopter tours
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction, protecting company reputation and loyal client base
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Utilized social media for advertising purposes
- Contact person for booking events and coordinating commercial events
Certified Flight Instructor
Hiigher Ground Helicopters
08.2011 - Current
- 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.
- Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules, covering aircraft systems, including normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Sinclair Community College
08.2015 - Current
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities related to rotorcraft flight instruction. I have filled role of private flight lab instructor, commercial flight lab instructor, and CFI flight lab instructor
Shift Supervisor
AZEK
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
- Exemplified positive attitude as team member in dynamic, fast-paced environment and remained composed and professional during complex challenges.
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
Line Pilot
Sundance Helicopters Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
- Connected with passengers to assess behaviors and needs and promote company loyalty.
- Was furloughed March 2020 due to COVID pandemic, and let go in August 2020 due to tourism side halting operations indefinitely.
Education
Rotorcraft Flight Instructor/Commercial Pilot
Higher Ground Helicopters Flight Academy
Miamisburg, OH 02.2009 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
East Clinton High School
Leescreek, Ohio 08.1999 - 05.2000
Skills
Total Time: 2010
Pilot-in-Command: 1938
Robinson 22: 1227
Robinson 44: 767
Dual Instruction Given: 1073
Solo: 336
Night: 249
Cross Country: 718
Night Cross Country: 105
Turbine: 16
Simulated IFR: 68
Pilot Credentials
Medical: Class 2
FAA Commercial, Instrument, CFI
SFAR73 in R22, R44
Robinson Safety Course
Part 135 check
References
Levi Meyer, Chief Pilot Pathfinder Aviation
(937)638-4213
Adam Hammond, TVA Manager of Helicopter Ops.
(740)466-4287
Kyle Mason, Check Airman Metro Aviation
(740)818-8180
Jeremy Baker, Line Pilot Med Flight
(937)543-1122
Timeline
Assistant Flight Ops Manager
Higher Ground Helicopters
08.2023 - Current
Shift Supervisor
AZEK
04.2020 - 08.2023
Line Pilot
Sundance Helicopters Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2020
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Sinclair Community College
08.2015 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Hiigher Ground Helicopters
08.2011 - Current
Rotorcraft Flight Instructor/Commercial Pilot
Higher Ground Helicopters Flight Academy
02.2009 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
East Clinton High School
08.1999 - 05.2000
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