Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certificates and Ratings
Flight Time
Additional Information
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Karen Fontaine

Summary

Talented Pilot bringing 47 years of flight experience in airline, charter, and flight instruction operations. Excellent problem-solver, multi-tasker, and organizer. Operates under dynamic and challenging conditions with a calm level-headed approach. Excellent time-management and interpersonal skills. Stellar reputation for safe operations and customer experience satisfaction. Seeking fulltime pilot position that offers professional challenges to utilize my skill set and love of aviation.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain

American Airlines/Reno Air
Boston, MA
09.1994 - Current
  • Responsible for all aspects of safely conducting flights including flight planning, fueling, mechanical integrity, briefing and support of flight attendants, communicating with passengers and airline support personnel.
  • Ensure timely arrivals and departures by efficiently coordinating with air traffic control, ground crew, and other relevant personnel.
  • Demonstrates exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
  • Mentor junior pilots in flight operations, assisting them in developing their own expertise and confidence in the cockpit.
  • When conducting charter operations responsible for flight plans, catering, purchasing fuel, flight attendants, hiring and managing baggage handlers, and obtaining whatever services were necessary for safe and seamless operations in an charter environment Resulting in a positive customer experience.

Captain

American Eagle/Wings West
Los Angeles, CA
10.1988 - 08.1994

Pilot-in-command BA32 and Fairchild Metro III

Pilot

Provincetown Boston Airlines
Hyannis, MA
05.1988 - 09.1988

Line Pilot Douglass DC-3

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science

Embark-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL

Certificates and Ratings

Airline Transport Pilot: Boeing 737, DC9 , BAE32, SA227 Type Ratings

FAA Class I Medical Certificate

Flight Time

20,000+ Hours*

Additional Information

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2024

WILL RELOCATE

Timeline

Captain

American Airlines/Reno Air
09.1994 - Current

Captain

American Eagle/Wings West
10.1988 - 08.1994

Pilot

Provincetown Boston Airlines
05.1988 - 09.1988

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science

Embark-Riddle Aeronautical University
Karen Fontaine