Martha Anne Wood
Grapevine,TX
Summary
Committed and engaging pilot instructor that brings exceptional facilitation skills and expertise in aviation, human factors, psychology and risk/ resource management. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 20 years of aviation teaching/ flight experience.
Certificates and ratings include:
CFI
CFII
MEI
ATP
Several turbojet type ratings
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, CQ Development Team
Southwest Airlines
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Teamed with multidisciplinary team to assess and revise training tools in order to continuously improve learning platforms for 10,000 employees
- Walk employees through individual training data submission into Tableau, so that submitted data is optimized for use in creating future training programs
- Researched and incorporated current training market trends and data into standard curriculum to mitigate risk
- Continuous focus on risk assessment principles and how to mitigate them in the airline industry
- Designed course materials and supported implementation
Flight Crew Training Instructor
Southwest Airlines
Dallas , TX
10.2018 - Current
- Part of professional group of instructors responsible for training over 10,000 Southwest Airlines pilots in risk assessment principles, aircraft systems & continuous improvement
- Type - rated on B737
- Ability to collect and analyze current training data in order to improve training delivery
- Maintain compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements and quality goals
- Establish and maintain internal customer relationships
- Mentor junior instructors on correct procedures and optimization strategies
Instructor Pilot
FlightSafety Inc
Dallas, TX
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Ground and simulator Instructor for DA-900LX turbojet
- Training Center Evaluator with FAA -designated authority to administer type ratings and Airline Transport Pilot Certificates
- Implemented curriculum improvements to drive student learning and success
- Continuous use of risk assessment principles
- Establish and maintained external consumer relationships throughout training process
- Auditor for courseware and classroom materials
- Ability to use market training trends to improve courseware delivery
Regulatory Specialist/ Manager
CAE
Dallas, TX
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed team of four with global representation for TSA clearances and training visas for foreign clients
- Prepared and submitted regulatory file applications and supporting documentation
- Built and maintained relationships with consumer training markets globally
- Participated in and supported FAA, TSA, EASA or other government audits
- Managed team that developed enhanced pilot record-keeping system for operations at 15 training centers worldwide
- Worked with governance committees to make and evaluate training programs
- Recommended improvements training and data collection processes
Instructor Pilot
CAE Simuflight
Dallas, TX
08.2010 - 02.2014
- Subject Matter Expert/ developed curriculum for adult learners
- Taught aircraft systems, avionics & flight planning procedures
- Training Center Evaluator/ Program Evaluator
- Instructor for classroom and full flight simulators
- Distinguished Pilot Instructor Award
- Continuous improvement emphasis on training programs
Contract Corporate Pilot
Alabama River Pulp/ Georgia Pacific
Monroeville, AL
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Operated aircraft safely in accordance with FAA regulations
- Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations
Instructor Pilot
Skywarriors Inc.
Pensacola , FL
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Pilot Instructor for US Navy officer pilot candidates
- Emphasis on risk awareness and assessment for naval aviators
- Planned flights with consideration of weather, NOTAMS, aircraft capabilities, mission requirements, company requirements and aircraft airworthiness
- Provided recommendations for student success of pilot training to US Navy
Instructor Pilot
CAE Simuflite
Dallas, TX
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Instructor for systems, automation & weather planning for various aircraft
- Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
- Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
Aircraft Pilot
Giles Automotive
Lafayette, LA
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Pilot for turbojet aircraft
- Calculated load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
- Completed preflight planning to include weather planning, weight and balance calculations and route planning
- Ensured completion of all required aircraft forms, logs and reports.
- Performed additional duties and special projects as assigned by Chief Pilot.
- Completed all post-flight duties.
Pilot
Paragon Air Express
Mobile, AL
04.2004 - 09.2005
- Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety
- Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport mail and freight to various locations
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL2020
Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics/ Business Administration
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Pensacola08.2009
Skills
- Familiar with risk assessment concepts
- Ground and simulator instructor
- Working knowledge of data mining tools such as Tableau and SPSS
- Responsible for standardization of employees utilizing data trends to mitigate risk
- Audit materials for quality assurance
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles
- Course planning & development
- Internal customer rapport & support throughout training lifecycle
- Ability to deliver training based on consumer need and regulatory requirements
- Training program development
- Understanding of Quality Management Systems
- Work experience with multidisciplinary team under strict deadlines to create training programs that adhere to FAA requirements and data collection
- Subject Matter Expert ( Continuous Qualification Training) for Flight Crew Training Instructor Standards
Affiliations
- Habitat for Humanity North Texas
- Project Hand Up
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Instructor, CQ Development Team
Southwest Airlines
01.2022 - Current
Flight Crew Training Instructor
Southwest Airlines
10.2018 - Current
Instructor Pilot
FlightSafety Inc
09.2014 - 09.2018
Regulatory Specialist/ Manager
CAE
02.2013 - 09.2014
Instructor Pilot
CAE Simuflight
08.2010 - 02.2014
Instructor Pilot
Skywarriors Inc.
07.2009 - 03.2010
Contract Corporate Pilot
Alabama River Pulp/ Georgia Pacific
04.2009 - 08.2010
Instructor Pilot
CAE Simuflite
08.2007 - 01.2009
Aircraft Pilot
Giles Automotive
09.2006 - 09.2007
Pilot
Paragon Air Express
04.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
The University of Alabama
Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics/ Business Administration
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
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