Kel Davis
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with extensive experience at Republic Airways Holdings Inc, excelling in flight navigation and crew resource management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction through effective decision-making and emergency management. Recognized for strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and excellence in all flight operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain E170/175
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
02.2025 - Current
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
- Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Member, Pilot Talent Acquisition Team
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted HR teams in recruiting and interviewing qualified pilot candidates for new First Officer vacancies.
- Conducted logbook reviews to verify pilot candidate qualifications
- Participated in hiring events to attract new pilots to the company
First Officer, E170/175
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
- Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
- Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
- Kept passengers and crew members safe by applying advanced skills and in-depth operational knowledge.
- Conducted aircraft walk-arounds before entering cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Cadet Ambassador
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted the pilot recruitment team in finding ideal candidates for the Republic Airways Pilot Cadet Program
- Conducted hiring events on behalf of Republic Airways
Certified Flight Instructor
Class Bravo Air LLC
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
Assistant Manager
Biolife Plasma Services
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Operations Manager Trainee
Biolife Plasma Services
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2016
Skills
- Operational awareness
- Emergency management
- Fuel management
- Flight navigation
- Crew resource management
- Airline transport pilot (ATP)
- Decision-making
Flight Times
Total Time: 2647 hours
Turbine MEL PIC: 16 hours
Turbine MEL SIC: 1003 hours
Total PIC, Airplanes: 1540 hours
Instrument: 130 hours
Cross-Country: 1397 hours
Certification
- Unrestricted ATP MEL, E170/175 type rating, current
- First Class Medical, August 2024
- Commercial ASEL
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Certified Ground Instructor
Languages
Polish
Limited Working
Timeline
Captain E170/175
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
02.2025 - Current
Member, Pilot Talent Acquisition Team
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
08.2023 - Current
First Officer, E170/175
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
05.2023 - 02.2025
Cadet Ambassador
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
01.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Flight Instructor
Class Bravo Air LLC
04.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager
Biolife Plasma Services
07.2017 - 11.2020
Operations Manager Trainee
Biolife Plasma Services
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Utah
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