Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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John Seavey Sr

John Seavey Sr

VANCOUVER,WA

Summary

"Dedicated and seasoned pilot with over 40 years of combined experience in the United States Air Force (USAF) and commercial airline industry. A proven leader with a strong track record of safe and successful flight operations, demonstrating exceptional expertise in aviation, navigation, and aircraft systems. Skilled in crisis management, decision-making under pressure, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Recognized for outstanding communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Seeking to leverage my wealth of experience and leadership skills in a new work-from-home role."

Overview

61
61
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Team Leader

Smart Choice Heating & Cooling
Vancouver, WA
01.2016 - Current
  • Assisted owner in all aspects of business operations.
  • Initiated customer scheduling platform.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and best practices.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated marketing strategies.

Pilot

Continental Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
02.1969 - 06.2003
  • Captain/Instructor Pilot on Boeing 727, 737, 777
  • Initial Instructor Cadre for Newly Acquired B-777
  • Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
  • Planned routes, altitudes, and speeds to provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Trained regularly in a flight simulator to prepare for unexpected flight situations.
  • Accumulated over 31,000 combined Military and Civilian flight hours.
  • Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with the crew chief to schedule post-maintenance check flights.

Lockheed C-141 Command Pilot

United States Air Force Reserve
Norton AFB, CA
02.1969 - 06.1978
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions before the flight and reviewed results following completion.
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with the crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
  • Mostly international operations. Flew 200 missions into Combat Zones during the Vietnam conflict.

Instructor Pilot - Northrup T-38 Talon

USAF
Williams AFB, AZ
11.1963 - 01.1969
  • Advised students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
  • Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight schedules, and safety measures to provide safe flights in a training environment.
  • Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
  • Flew training missions in a close four-ship formation.
  • Implemented high-speed low-level flight operations, focusing on terrain avoidance and precise navigation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Skills

  • Customer Support, MAC OS, Office 365, Pages, Word, Numbers, Excel, Keynote, PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability
  • Software proficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Reliability

Affiliations

  • Married for over 62 years, my wife and I have enjoyed the 'growing-up-years' with 10 grandchildren who all lived within 20 miles of our home.
  • Built two of our homes myself and enjoy carpentry, plumbing and electrical, and finish work.

Accomplishments

  • Selected as an 'initial cadre' flight instructor when Continental Airlines purchased a fleet of new Boeing 777 aircraft in 1998.

Certification

  • FAA Air Transport Pilot Certificate with DC3, Boeing 727, 737, 777 and DC10 type ratings

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Marketing Team Leader

Smart Choice Heating & Cooling
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
  • FAA Air Transport Pilot Certificate with DC3, Boeing 727, 737, 777 and DC10 type ratings

Pilot

Continental Airlines
02.1969 - 06.2003

Lockheed C-141 Command Pilot

United States Air Force Reserve
02.1969 - 06.1978

Instructor Pilot - Northrup T-38 Talon

USAF
11.1963 - 01.1969
John Seavey Sr