JOHN LOUGHREY
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Highly skilled pilot with over 40 years of experience in commercial and military aviation operations, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and professionalism. A distinguished 25-year tenure at American Airlines includes 7 years as Captain, showcasing leadership and expertise in high-pressure environments. Military career highlights encompass Presidential support, combat and combat support special operations, comprehensive pilot instruction and evaluation, and hurricane surveillance missions. Extensive experience as Captain and First Officer in global operations underscores a dedication to exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAPTAIN BOEING 737 INTERNATIONAL
American Airlines
03.2019 - Current
- Accomplished Airline Transport Pilot and Boeing 737 Captain with extensive international experience across diverse airspace and operational environments. Proven leader in crew resource management, safety assurance and operational excellence demonstrated ability execute complex flight operations with precision, efficiency, and sound judgement under pressure.
CHIEF PILOT/EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR/CAPTAIN/PIC
09.2000 - 12.2010
- - 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, September 2000-December 2010 C130 H/J
- - Wing 6 Naval Air Station Pensacola, June 1996-September 2000 T-1A
- - 52nd Flying Training Squadron USAF, Lubbock Texas, June 1994-June 1996 T-1A
- - 41st Airlift Squadron USAF, Charleston AFB, South Carolina September 1986- June 1994, C141
FIRST OFFICER MD80, B757/B767 INTERNATIONAL
American Airlines, Miami
06.2000 - 10.2004
- Assisted the Captain in all phases of flight operations, including planning, performance calculations and compliance with international and company procedures. Operate Aircraft in accordance with FAA, ICAO and company standards for long range and ETOPS certified flights.
- Furlough
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Florida State University
01.1986
Skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Crew resource management
- Emergency management
- Passenger safety awareness
- Mission planning
- Flight navigation
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
Certification
- Commercial pilot
- Airline Transport Pilot
- FAA First Class Medical
- FCC Radiotelephone Operator
- B737, B757, B767, BE400, MU300, L300
Timeline
CAPTAIN BOEING 737 INTERNATIONAL
American Airlines
03.2019 - Current
CHIEF PILOT/EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR/CAPTAIN/PIC
09.2000 - 12.2010
FIRST OFFICER MD80, B757/B767 INTERNATIONAL
American Airlines, Miami
06.2000 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Florida State University
FLIGHT TIME
- Total flight Time – 16,510
- Pilot in command- 8,120
- C141 / T1-A/ C130 – 6,843
- B757/B767-5,667
- B737-4,005