Joseph Koomson
Hanford,CA
Summary
Seasoned aviation professional with extensive experience in flight operations, flight planning, and aviation weather analysis. Combined with leadership roles in operational safety and a solid foundation in aircraft maintenance, I aim to leverage my skills and training to excel in the Navy Aerial Vehicle Pilot Program.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections to ensure operational readiness
- Support launch and recovery operations for aircraft, ensuring safe and efficient execution
- Perform aircraft refueling to ensure safe and efficient flight operations
Facility Associate
Amazon Cranbury, NJ
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensured warehouse safety and compliance while managing logistics operations.
Flight Operations Officer
PassionAir
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and optimized flight plans by analyzing routes, fuel requirements, and weather conditions
- Provided real-time weather updates to flight crews, improving decision-making during adverse conditions
- Evaluated potential risks associated with specific routes, providing alternative options when necessary for optimal safety considerations.
- Developed contingency plans for unexpected events minimizing potential disruptions to flight schedules.
- Collaborated effectively with other departments such as maintenance, catering services, passenger handling units for seamless flight preparations.
- Managed daily flight logs, tracking aircraft movements to ensure proper utilization of resources and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Flight Dispatcher
Starbow Airlines
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Analyzed meteorological data, aircraft reports, and navigation charts to develop efficient and safe flight routes
- Monitored flights in progress, communicated with pilots, and mitigated potential operational risks
- Supported the Safety Management System (SMS) by evaluating safety reports and implementing corrective actions
Education
MSc Aeronautics -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2026
B.Sc. Information Technology -
Sikkim Manipal University
IndiaSkills
- Flight Operations
- Flight planning
- Aviation Weather
- Airspace Regulations
- Air traffic coordination
- Aircraft Inspection
- Navigation
- Safety Management
- Human factors
- Root cause Analysis
- Information Systems Security
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Supported successful flight operations for over100 commercial flights across regional and international routes.
- Improved on-time performance and fuel efficiency through precise flight planning and weather analysis.
- Assisted in implementing human factors training to enhance crew performance and safety.
Certification
- IATA Root Cause Analysis Course - IATA
- Flight Dispatch Recurrent Training- Ghana Civil Aviation Training Academy
- Powered Industrial Truck Training- NAVFAC
Affiliations
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
- Flight Safety Foundation
- Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy
05.2023 - Current
Facility Associate
Amazon Cranbury, NJ
07.2022 - 05.2023
Flight Operations Officer
PassionAir
07.2018 - 03.2020
Flight Dispatcher
Starbow Airlines
11.2015 - 12.2017
MSc Aeronautics -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.Sc. Information Technology -
Sikkim Manipal University