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Kenneth Smith

Lake Wales

Summary

Professional aviation leader with robust experience in flight operations and crew management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in safety protocols, route planning, and performance monitoring, with track record of maintaining high standards in all aspects of duty. Respected for leadership and ability to foster cohesive, productive team environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Foster Parent

Childrens Medical Services
03.1999 - Current
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.

Line Captain

Fly Exclusive
06.2016 - 07.2020
  • Delivered exceptional levels of service during high-pressure situations, such as medical emergencies or severe weather conditions, putting passenger safety and comfort at the forefront of decisionmaking.

Chief Pilot

Florida's Natural Growers
03.2000 - 07.2015
  • Promoted a customer-centric approach among team members by emphasizing punctuality, professionalism, and responsiveness in dealing with passengers'' needs.
  • Improved flight safety by implementing rigorous pre-flight checks and emphasizing thorough crew communication.

Education

Initial And Recurrent Training For Gulfstream GIC/

Flight Safety International
Savannah, GA-Wichita, Kansas
01-1982

High School Diploma -

North Hunterdon Regional High School
Annandale, NJ
06-1968

Skills

    FLIGHT TIME; BY TYPE

    TOTAL: 15,853 G159-697

    PIC: 13,060 BE1900-2808

    SIC: 2,685 BE300- 4300

    INSTRUMENT:1285 CE560X-1,514

    MULTI: 14,563

    TURBO: 11,351

    JET: 1,514

Accomplishments

    CPR and First aid trained

    Racing and Freestyle Coach for Swiss Alps Camps/ Flims Laax, Suisse

    First U.S. National Freestyle Coach for U.S. Olympic Team

Timeline

Line Captain

Fly Exclusive
06.2016 - 07.2020

Chief Pilot

Florida's Natural Growers
03.2000 - 07.2015

Medical Foster Parent

Childrens Medical Services
03.1999 - Current

Initial And Recurrent Training For Gulfstream GIC/

Flight Safety International

High School Diploma -

North Hunterdon Regional High School