John Jacob Kolis
Vandalia,USA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain: CRJ-700/900
PSA Airlines
Charlotte, NC
02.2026 - Current
- Demonstrate CRM and compliance with SOPs
- Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
Cadet Pilot Mentor (PSA Pilots)
PSA Airlines
Charlotte, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Act as an advisor to cadets, offering insights into the airline industry, career progression, and life as an airline pilot
- Act as a bridge between prospective pilots and PSA Airlines
- Conduct both HR and technical interviews for prospective cadets
- Tract cadet progress, perform interviews, and provide interview prep for cadets
First Officer: CRJ-700/900
PSA Airlines
Charlotte, NC
04.2023 - 02.2026
- Conduct part 121 passenger operations throughout the US and Canada
- Responsible for supporting crew coordination, timely transport, top-notch customer service
- Responsible for the efficient transport of passengers while complying with company policies and procedures in a safe and professional manner
Flight Instructor
Savannah Aviation
Savannah, GA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Part 141/61 operations conducting flight training for beginning through advanced ratings
- Provide excellent flight instruction for various students from Private Pilot through CFII in accordance with the FAA-approved TCO and syllabus
- Assist students in acquiring the skills needed to pass a stage check or end-of-course test and become a safe pilot
Flight Instructor
Institute of Aviation at Parkland College
Savoy, IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Part 141 operations conducting flight training for beginning through advanced ratings
- Provide excellent flight instruction for various students from Private Pilot through Commercial in accordance with the FAA-approved TCO and syllabus
- Assist students in acquiring the skills needed to pass a stage check or end-of-course test and become a safe pilot
Education
Bachelor of Leadership and Organizational Stds - Aviation Management
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
05-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12-2021
Certification
- Airline Transport Pilot: AMEL
- Type Ratings: CL-65
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit
- Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- US Passport: Current, Unrestricted
Flight Hours
- Total Time - 2358
- PIC Turbine - 2
- SIC Turbine - 1077
- Total PIC - 1235
- Multi-engine - 1075
- Part 121 - 1077
- Instrument - 199
- Cross Country - 1326
- Night - 287
Affiliations
- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
- Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA)
Timeline
Captain: CRJ-700/900
PSA Airlines
02.2026 - Current
Cadet Pilot Mentor (PSA Pilots)
PSA Airlines
03.2024 - Current
First Officer: CRJ-700/900
PSA Airlines
04.2023 - 02.2026
Flight Instructor
Savannah Aviation
08.2022 - 12.2022
Flight Instructor
Institute of Aviation at Parkland College
06.2021 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation
Parkland College
Bachelor of Leadership and Organizational Stds - Aviation Management
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh