Matthew De Foe
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Dedicated senior leader and professional aviator committed to excellence with over 20 years of combined aviation operations management, business development, sales, program management, international business, and FAA certificated air carrier flight operations experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Operations Training Consultant
Sun Country Airlines (Contractor)
01.2024 - Current
- Fixed-term contract through May 2024.
- Facilitate transition to new Sr. Director of Pilot Training.
- Author quality processes that support continuous improvement in Part 121 AQP Flight Operations training.
- As project director, lead successful relocation and major upgrade of B-737 NG Level D FSTD.
- Provide operations leadership and support to Training Management System (TMS) implementation project.
Captain, DA-900 EASy
A-OK Jets
10.2023 - Current
- Co-Captain, Part 91 domestic and international flight operations for private principal account.
- DA-900 EASy type rating course completed at FlightSafety International in December, 2023.
Senior Director Pilot Training
Sun Country Airlines
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Lead all aspects of pilot training under Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) to facilitate rapid growth of publicly traded Part 121 B737 low cost carrier.
- Manage 85+ pilot instructors (seniority and non-seniority), 2 FTDs, 2 Level D full flight simulators, and buildout of dedicated training facility.
- Direct report to VP Flight Operations.
- Sun Country awarded Skytrax 2023 best low cost airline in North America.
Captain
Envoy Air Inc.
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Completed Direct Entry Captain (DEC) curriculum through OE.
- Served as Pilot In Command of E175 aircraft in Part 121 flight operations (MGTOW over 89,000 lbs).
Center Manager
FlightSafety International Inc.
03.2008 - 06.2022
- Center Manager of Dassault Falcon Training Center and Paris Learning Center in Le Bourget, France 2020-2021 (1.7 years).
- Center Manager of Gulfstream Pilot Learning Center in Savannah, GA 2021-2022 (1 year).
- Served as EASA ATO.0015 and 16 Accountable Manager in France.
- Led Centers in high quality ISO compliant training delivery, responsible for P&L and direct report to VP Operations and Dassault Falcon Service JV partners.
- Managed over 130+ employees, 15+ level D full flight simulators, and revenue portfolio of over $100M.
- Served in the West Palm Beach Learning Center from 2016 to 2020 as Assistant Center Manager and Center Sales Manager (hybrid role). Facilitated relationship transition from previous Sikorsky parent company to Lockheed Martin RMS, provided leadership to secure Part 142 VFR S-70 curriculum approval. In first year as Center Sales Manager, assisted in capturing double digit percentage revenue growth in new and win-back business. Also served as Piaggio P180 SFI/SFE to support program when EASA I/E resources were constrained. Lastly, also served as interim DOT and Customer Support Manager during position transitions. In 2018, accumulated 40 hours in light rotorcraft (to include solo and cross country) to gain helicopter operations experience.
- Served as Part 142/EASA/Transport Canada instructor and evaluator in multiple aircraft types (CL604, LR31), Lead Program Manager (LR45), Director of Training, and Assistant Center Manager in the Tucson Learning Center from 2008 to 2016.
Captain / Director of Safety
Fairwind Air Charter
12.2006 - 03.2008
- Pilot in Command: LR31A, LR55, G1159 Part 135.
- Safety Management System (SMS) Director duties included writing and maintenance of controlled SMS and Emergency Response Program (ERP) manual documents, Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) management, safety hazard reporting and risk mitigation, partnership with external auditing partners ARG/US and Wyvern.
Captain / Assistant Chief Pilot
Champion Racing
10.2004 - 12.2006
- Pilot-In-Command: LR35A, LR55 Part 135.
Captain
Contract Pilot Services
11.2001 - 10.2004
- Pilot-In-Command: HS125 Part 135 and Part 91.
First Officer
ExpressJet Airlines
03.2001 - 11.2001
- Second-In-Command: E145 Part 121.
First Officer
A-OK Jets
04.2000 - 03.2001
- Second-In-Command: LR25D, LR55 Part 135.
Education
MBA -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL10.2002
Skills
LICENSES AND RATINGS
FAA ATP AMEL
Type ratings: CL-604, DA-EASY, E-170, E1-90, G-1159, GVII, HS-125, LR-JET, LR-45
FAA First Class Medical, No Limitations
FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit
FLIGHT TIME
Total Time: 4529
PIC: 3042
SIC: 1379
Multi-Engine: 3103
Multi-Engine Turbojet: 3068
Multi-Engine Turbojet PIC: 1636
Actual Instrument: 272
Night: 423
Cross-Country: 3360
Flight Instructor: 949
Timeline
Flight Operations Training Consultant
Sun Country Airlines (Contractor)
01.2024 - Current
Captain, DA-900 EASy
A-OK Jets
10.2023 - Current
Senior Director Pilot Training
Sun Country Airlines
11.2022 - 01.2024
Captain
Envoy Air Inc.
08.2022 - 11.2022
Center Manager
FlightSafety International Inc.
03.2008 - 06.2022
Captain / Director of Safety
Fairwind Air Charter
12.2006 - 03.2008
Captain / Assistant Chief Pilot
Champion Racing
10.2004 - 12.2006
Captain
Contract Pilot Services
11.2001 - 10.2004
First Officer
ExpressJet Airlines
03.2001 - 11.2001
First Officer
A-OK Jets
04.2000 - 03.2001
MBA -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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