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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Jon Mills

Base Pilot Supervisor
Northport,AL

Summary

Accomplished Air Ambulance Base Pilot Supervisor at AirEvac, adept in teamwork and collaboration, with a proven track record in planning and coordination. Excelled in developing flight operation strategies, enhancing safety protocols, and leading instructional programs. Demonstrated expertise as a Military Flight Instructor with Instrument, ensuring operational excellence and mission success since 2018.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Air Ambulance Base Pilot Supervisor

AirEvac
02.2024 - Current
  • Develops and coordinates with the Regional Director of Flight Operations on pilot duty schedules
  • Coordinates with the Program Director on flight planning activities and resources for mission support at base
  • Conducts local area orientations for all new hire pilots assigned to the base
  • Coordinates aviation activities associated with public relations events
  • Reviews, corrects, and submits to,the Regional Director of Flight Operations each base pilot’s monthly flight/duty log in the required time frame
  • Monitors pilots at the base and assists in the day-to-day management of flight and administrative issues
  • Submits all assigned base pilot’s payroll grids to the Regional Director of Flight Operations

Instructor Pilot

Department Of The Army
10.2019 - 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 across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
  • Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
  • Managed the Aircrew Training Plan for the Army Aviation Support Facility.
  • Conducted annual and no notice evaluations to include Flight and Written.


Air Ambulance Base Helicopter Pilot

AirEvac
02.2023 - 02.2024

Operated Air Ambulance helicopter as Pilot in Command IAW FAR Part 91 /135.

  • Checked aircraft prior to flights to maintain proper functionality of engines, controls, instruments and other systems.
  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
  • Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
  • Calculated fuel quantity required by compiling data on route, weather and patient weight.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.

Aircraft Maintenance Officer

Department Of The Army
04.2018 - 10.2019


  • Managed 6 Employees performing maintenance on the UH72A (EC-145) Helicopter.
  • Performed ground checks and Test Flights In accordance with Airbus Maintenance service Manual.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to ensure flight readiness of aircraft.

Special Mission Helicopter Pilot

Alabama National Guard
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Planned and Executed Missions for Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement.
  • Managed Aircraft Maintenance for UH72A (EC-145) Helicopters.
  • Performed training to Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement.
  • Operated The Aircraft In Accordance with applicable Army, Manufacturer and Federal Regulations.
  • Monitored, planned or conducted inspection programs.
  • Completed thorough inspections of aircraft, systems and equipment to check for notable defects and maintenance issues.
  • Prepared and maintained detailed inspection, investigation and certification records and reports.

Helicopter Pilot

Alabama National Guard
04.2011 - 04.2016
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
  • Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties and patrol flights.
  • Identified targets of opportunity during flight operations.
  • Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
  • Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
  • Filed instrument flight plans with air traffic control so flights could be coordinated with other air traffic.

Education

No Degree - Aviation Management And Tactics

Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education
Fort Rucker, AL
05.2001 -

No Degree - Instructor Pilot

Helicopter Instructor Pilot
Marana, AZ
05.2001 -

No Degree - Aeronautics

Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training
Fort Rucker, AL
05.2001 -

No Degree - Aviation Safety Management And OSHA

Aviation Safety Officer
Fort Rucker, AL
05.2001 -

No Degree - Army Aviation Maintenance

Aviation Maintenance Officer Course
Fort Rucker, AL
05.2001 -

No Degree - EMT Basic

Alabama Fire College
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Tuscaloosa County High School
Northport, AL
05.2001 -

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Flexible and Adaptable

Planning and Coordination

Flight Instructor with Instrument

OSHA Certifications

Qualified in UH72A (EC145), UH60 A/L, OH58 A/C, Bell 206 Jet and Long Ranger

Accomplishments

2800 plus Hours Total Time

100 Hours Night Unaided

557 Hours Night Vision Goggles

352.9 Weather Time and Simulated Weather

500 plus Hours Mountainous Terrain

660 hours as a Flight Instructor



Certification

CFII Certificate

Timeline

Air Ambulance Base Pilot Supervisor

AirEvac
02.2024 - Current

Air Ambulance Base Helicopter Pilot

AirEvac
02.2023 - 02.2024

Instructor Pilot

Department Of The Army
10.2019 - Current

CFII Certificate

12-2018

Aircraft Maintenance Officer

Department Of The Army
04.2018 - 10.2019

Special Mission Helicopter Pilot

Alabama National Guard
04.2016 - 04.2018

Commercial Helicopter with Instrument

04-2012

Helicopter Pilot

Alabama National Guard
04.2011 - 04.2016

No Degree - Aviation Management And Tactics

Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education
05.2001 -

No Degree - Instructor Pilot

Helicopter Instructor Pilot
05.2001 -

No Degree - Aeronautics

Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training
05.2001 -

No Degree - Aviation Safety Management And OSHA

Aviation Safety Officer
05.2001 -

No Degree - Army Aviation Maintenance

Aviation Maintenance Officer Course
05.2001 -

No Degree - EMT Basic

Alabama Fire College
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Tuscaloosa County High School
05.2001 -
Jon MillsBase Pilot Supervisor