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
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