Laura Hofherr
Hypoluxo,FL
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with experience as a First Officer at Mesa Airlines, excelling in flight planning and aircraft performance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and make critical decisions under pressure, ensuring safety and efficiency. Strong analytical skills complemented by a solid foundation in math and physics, driving optimal flight operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Officer
Mesa Airlines
Phoenix, Arizona
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in flight preparations and safety checks before departures.
- Collaborated with the captain during pre-flight briefings and planning.
- Monitored instruments and systems during flights for optimal performance.
- Coordinated with ground crew for efficient loading and unloading of cargo.
- Communicated with air traffic control for navigation and safety updates.
- Participated in emergency drills to ensure readiness for unexpected situations.
- Followed standard operating procedures to maintain passenger safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with pilot to properly operate aircraft from takeoff to landing.
- Reviewed navigational charts, manuals, and other reference materials prior to each flight.
- Maintained records of flight plans, weather conditions, fuel usage, and other relevant data.
- Ensured proper maintenance of aircraft by completing regular checklists.
- Verified that all necessary documents had been completed prior to departure.
- Calculated aircraft weight, balance and fuel requirements for each flight.
Insurance Specialist
Sparkassenversicherung
Wiesbaden, Germany
09.2006 - 05.2014
- Managed policy administration processes for diverse insurance products.
- Reviewed claims for accuracy and compliance with company guidelines.
- Assisted clients in understanding insurance options and coverage details.
- Collaborated with underwriting team to assess risk factors effectively.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and insurance providers.
- Evaluated client insurance needs to recommend suitable coverage options.
- Analyzed market trends to identify emerging risks and opportunities for clients.
- Interviewed prospective clients to learn about financial needs and discuss existing coverage.
Education
Pilot Training
PTC Lantana-Florida Aviation Academy
Lantana, Fl01-2019
MBA - Business Administration
University of Applied Sciences
Mainz, Germany05-2011
IHK Insurance Specialist - Insurance
Schulze-Delitzsch-Schule/ Sparkassenversicherung
Wiesbaden01-2006
Skills
- Aircraft performance
- Flight planning
- Teamwork skills
- Math and physics strengths
- Risk assessment
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Critical decision-making skills
- Flight deck management
- Decision-making
Certification
- Airline Transport Pilot, Airplane, Single and Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Airplane (as of Nov 2022)
- ERJ-170, ERJ-190 PIC TYPE RATED
- Radio Operated License, FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Total hours 3617
- Pilot in Command 1681
- SIC 1837
- Instrument (Simulated, Actual) 1993
- Cross Country 3121
- Night 325
LANGUAGES
- English fluent
- German native
Timeline
First Officer
Mesa Airlines
02.2022 - Current
Insurance Specialist
Sparkassenversicherung
09.2006 - 05.2014
Pilot Training
PTC Lantana-Florida Aviation Academy
MBA - Business Administration
University of Applied Sciences
IHK Insurance Specialist - Insurance
Schulze-Delitzsch-Schule/ Sparkassenversicherung
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