Kennedy Panton

• Technical Pilot B737- May 2015 to November 2023. Responsible for writing and revising procedures and Checklists. Respond to customer correspondence. Travel to Customer headquarters to complete reviews of their operations and to brief on current subjects. Qualification of Boeing and Customer simulators around the world. Validation of Boeing’s Simulator software.
• Evaluation of Boeing Flight Management System and drafting procedures.

• Perform Flight Crew Training on Boeing Commercial Aircraft around the world. Instructor Pilot for Flight Training-Airplane, on B737, B777 and B787 (August 31st, 2007 to April 30th 2015) in aircraft and simulator.
• Line Assist Training with American Airlines, Dallas, TX on B787-March 2015.
• Line Assist Training with China Airlines Taiwan on B777-October 2014.
• Line Assist Training with Presidential Flight UAE on B787-May 2014.
• Line Assist Training with Silk Air Singapore on B737-February 2014.
• Line Assist training with Garuda-Indonesia on B777-June 2013.
• Line Assist Training with Air India on B787-September 2012.
• Line Assist Training with Qatar Airways on B777 in March 2010.
• Line Assist Training for Indian Air Force BBJ in February 2009.
• Traveled to Indonesia to provide B737 Simulator Training to four Lion Air Captains.
• Delivery of many Boeing and BBJ aircraft including the U.S.A., China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea and UAE.
• Pilot on multiple BBJ Aircraft post modification for FCF’s and Cold Soak flights FAA Certification flights.
• Provide support to Boeing Flight Test on B737/777/787.

Accountable in full line Captain position, designated as a Line Training Supervisor. Conduct training with new Captains and Co-Pilots

• Overall responsibility for Flight Operations ensuring the highest standards of Safety and Training. Responsible for Pilots, Flight Attendants, Commissary and Operational Control.
• Managed relocation and design of new accommodations for Flight Operations Control Center and Flight Operations Management due to hurricane Ivan's damage to company offices in September 2004. Established Operations in Miami FL., utilizing housing for crews. As a result of the hurricane most were without power, communications and some without adequate accomodations.
• Implemented automation of the Weight and Balance System. August 2004.
• Negotiated agreement with Sabre Airline Solutions for the use of Flight Trac Operational System and Crew Trac Crew Scheduling System. July 2004.
• Introduced B737-300 to fleet. Member of the Executive Team responsible for negotiating Operating Leases. October 2003. Increased Flight Operations manpower to cope with recent expansion. August 2004.
• Accountable for growing fleet and adding new destinations including Chicago and Boston. Coordinated with Regulatory Authorities, CAACI and USFAA to gain required approvals to Operations Specifications within short timelines.
• Traveled to Australia to complete inspection and acceptance of B737-300 aircraft. September 2003.
• Commanded a Test Flight with a prototype fuel quantity indicating system installed. This system, a Transient Voltage Suppression System, was designed by Smiths Aerospace. The test flight, which was required for the FAA to issue a Supplemental Type Certificate, was completed with USFAA Engineering and Flight Test personnel onboard along with Engineers from Smiths Aerospace. This led to the approval of the certificate for this particular system for use on other B737-200's/300’s. March 2003.
• Cut costs by downsizing Airline operations after September 11, 2001.

• Accountable for implementing procedures and training for B737-200QC operations. Obtained necessary approvals from CAACI and USFAA.
• Travelled to Saudi Arabiato inspect and accept B737-200QC aircraft. June 1999.
• Inspected aircraft in Malta.
• Formalized Acceptance/Test Flight procedures for the Company which led to numerous test / functional flights. June 1998.
• Implemented a requirement that all Check Airmen attend an Air Canada Check Pilot Course in Toronto Canada.

• Piloted B737-200/300/400 aircraft.
• Promoted to Captain B727-200 at 28 years of age. December 1988.
• Piloted B727-200 aircraft. (1983-1988).
• Assisted management. Supervised Flight Operations Manual revisions. Coordinated Takeoff / Landing Performance data with Eastern Airlines Performance and Engineering Department. Pilot Rostering/Scheduling.

• Supervised Tri-Islander Operation.
• Checked out as First Officer B727. January 1983.
• First Officer, BAC 1-11-500. June 1980.
• Captain, Tri-Islander. 1981.
• First Officer, DC-6 Aircraft. April 1980.

• Operations and Ticket Agent in Miami, Florida. January-April 1980.

• DC-6 Cargo Aircraft. December 1979. Also worked at the ticket counter in Miami Florida, where duties included Flight Operations and Ticket Agent.

• Operations and Ticket Agent in Grand Cayman.