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Michelle Dietz

Delta Air Lines Captain

Summary

To Utilize my Training, Standards, and Safety background to help find solutions for better human performance amongst pilots within flight operations and amongst all working groups.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

STIRS Team Member

Delta Flight Safety Department
10.2021 - Current

STIRS (Systemic Threat Identification Recommendation Support) team member. We analyze trends that threaten safety and develop recommendations to provide for a safer working environment.

Pilot Interviewer

Delta Pilot Selection Committee
07.2021 - Current

Conduct interviews to hire the best pilots for Delta Air Lines.

UPRT SME B777

Delta Air Lines
12.2018 - 12.2020

Converted UPRT working group action items to B777 specific training modules and reference materials and piloted for e-brief videos.

B777 APD

Delta Air Lines
12.2018 - 12.2020

Taught and evaluated pilots in AQP curriculum including FAA type certification. Utilized CRM, human factors, time management skills.

B747-400 UPRT SME

Delta Air Lines
06.2016 - 12.2017

Converted UPRT working group action items to B747-400 training modules and wrote reference materials.

B747-400 PCP

Delta Air Lines
10.2013 - 12.2017

Taught and evaluated pilots in B744 training as a proficiency check pilot. I also wrote QCQ lessons.

LOSA Observer

Delta Air Lines
01.2015 - 02.2015

Observed line operations, gathered data, and wrote reports for the Safety Audit.

AQFO 7ER Pacific and Atlantic Regions

Delta Air Lines
06.2011 - 10.2013

Guided 7ER Captains across the Pacific and Atlantic in navigation, communication, diversion airport planning, as well as foreign country local customs.

B747-200 Second Officer Instructor (OE and Sim)

Northwest Airlines
06.2007 - 12.2009

Conducted new hire pilot OE, line checks, and simulator training in the B747-200 Second Officer position for Northwest Airlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Flight Management

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05-1995

Skills

Total Time: 12200 Delta Air Lines: 9000 Captain: B777, B737 First Officer: B777, B744, 7ER, DC-9 Second Officer B742

Volunteer Work

Delta Ambassador - speaking to schools about flying, Sky Club Engagements for Covid Clean Initiative, videos

Women In Aviation, International - mentoring new pilots, scholarship recommendations

Pilots For Kids - visiting hospitalized or underprivileged children at Christmas

Frontline Mission - serving meals, raising money to help find jobs and become self sufficient

The Children's Place - raise money to help abused children in Alaska, find safe housing

100+ Women - raise money for non-profit organizations in the Mat-Su Valley

Affiliations

Women in Aviation, International

ISA +21

Delta Tennis Club

Delta Ski and Snowboard Club

Timeline

STIRS Team Member

Delta Flight Safety Department
10.2021 - Current

Pilot Interviewer

Delta Pilot Selection Committee
07.2021 - Current

UPRT SME B777

Delta Air Lines
12.2018 - 12.2020

B777 APD

Delta Air Lines
12.2018 - 12.2020

B747-400 UPRT SME

Delta Air Lines
06.2016 - 12.2017

LOSA Observer

Delta Air Lines
01.2015 - 02.2015

B747-400 PCP

Delta Air Lines
10.2013 - 12.2017

AQFO 7ER Pacific and Atlantic Regions

Delta Air Lines
06.2011 - 10.2013

B747-200 Second Officer Instructor (OE and Sim)

Northwest Airlines
06.2007 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Flight Management

Lewis University
Michelle DietzDelta Air Lines Captain