Summary
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Michael Krajca

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Experienced First Officer with 11,350 total flight hours and strong expertise in flight deck management, navigation, and instrument interpretation. Known for safe, reliable operations and teamwork in a complex airline environment.

Overview

5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

First Officer

Mesa Airlines
01.2017 - Current
  • Operated aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and Mesa Airlines policies.
  • Coordinated flight operations to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
  • Assisted in navigation and communication with air traffic control during flights.
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections to verify aircraft safety and performance standards.
  • Managed total flight time accumulation of 11,350 hours.
  • Logged 9750 turbine hours on E175/E170 aircraft.
  • Maintained PIC/GA flight time totaling 1400 hours.

Licensed General Contractor

Florida Roofing and Construction
02.1999 - 10.2015

Bid on jobs, processed payroll, made orders for planned jobs, and created employee schedules.

Directed residential and commercial roofing projects from estimate through final inspection, ensuring code compliance and quality standards.

Coordinated subcontractors, materials, and schedules to keep construction work moving efficiently across active job sites.

Interpreted blueprints, scopes, and permit requirements to guide accurate installation and repair decisions.

Pilot

Civil Air Patrol Beverly MA
05.2003 - 12.2006

Conducted search and rescue flight operations to locate and assist personnel in need.

Conducted preflight inspections and ensured aircraft readiness for safe Civil Air Patrol missions.

Navigated flights using charts, weather briefings, and mission plans.

Maintained compliance with FAA regulations and Civil Air Patrol flight procedures.

Traffic Pilot

SmartRoutes
07.2003 - 05.2006

Conducted aerial patrol over major highways and provided traffic updates.

Navigated aircraft safely across domestic and international routes using flight plans and weather data.

Conducted preflight inspections, verifying fuel, systems, and navigation equipment for operational readiness.

Monitored cockpit instruments and communication channels to maintain route accuracy and compliance.

Army Tank Operator

Czech Army
07.1993 - 09.1995
  • Operated armored vehicles across diverse terrain during training and field operations.
  • Executed convoy movement and maneuvering while following tactical safety procedures.
  • Maintained vehicle readiness through routine checks and preventive maintenance support.
  • Executed convoy movements during field operations to ensure safe transportation of personnel and equipment. and maneuvering while following tactical safety procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Aviation Management

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
01-2025

Bachelor of Science - Management

Hotelovka Opava
Czech Republic Opava
08-1992

High School Diploma -

Komenskeho
Czech Republic / Ostrava Poruba
03-1987

Skills

  • Flight deck management
  • Flight crew coordination
  • Decision-making
  • Passenger safety
  • Collaborative team player
  • Crew management
  • Avionics operation
  • Teamwork skills

Accomplishments

Military veteran

Successful business owner

Airline Pilot

Commercial Pilot

Dad

Certification

Commercial Pilot License

Languages

English
Full Professional
Czech
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Limited Working
Polish
Limited Working
Slovak
Full Professional

Interests

Flying

Scuba diving

Fitness

My Family

Timeline

First Officer

Mesa Airlines
01.2017 - Current

Traffic Pilot

SmartRoutes
07.2003 - 05.2006

Pilot

Civil Air Patrol Beverly MA
05.2003 - 12.2006

Licensed General Contractor

Florida Roofing and Construction
02.1999 - 10.2015

Army Tank Operator

Czech Army
07.1993 - 09.1995

Associate of Science - Aviation Management

Utah Valley University

Bachelor of Science - Management

Hotelovka Opava

High School Diploma -

Komenskeho