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Nicole Hansen

Vancouver,WA

Summary

I've been involved in many different aspects of the aviation world from flight instructing, crm facilitating, to flying. This career has seen me based in Newark, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Anchorage, and Portland. Horizon has been my absolute dream of a job. The people here truly make this a special place to be.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

CRM Facilitator

Horizon Air
03.2023 - Current
  • Facilitate discussions in Captain upgrade, and recurrent ground courses, focusing on crew resource management techniques, and threat and error management.
  • Foster team discussions in an environment where critical lessons could be learned as a group.
  • Provide an open, safe environment to help sure up pilots interpersonal skills and talk through difficult areas.

Captain

Horizon Air
04.2022 - Current
  • Safely operate scheduled part 121 flights, part 91 flights in a dynamic environment, strictly adhering to all FAA regulations and company SOPs.
  • Review the flight planning to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, with a focus on safety and guest comfort.
  • Coordinating with maintenance when an aircraft has a discrepancy and documenting it properly.
  • Work in conjunction with the first officer and flight attendants to execute our flights in the safest, most efficient manner possible for our guests.

First Officer

Horizon Air
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Assisted the captain with the safe operation of our flights.
  • Performed set up of the FMS and flight plans.
  • Performed thorough pre flight inspections and brought any discrepancies to the captains attention.

First Officer

ExpressJet Airlines
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • Assisted the captain with the safe operation of our flights.
  • Performed set up of the FMS and flight plans.
  • Performed thorough pre flight inspections and brought any discrepancies to the captains attention.
  • Operated in complex environments across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Check Airman

American Flyers
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Evaluated student aviators from the private level all the way up to commercial level, at end of course stage checks and proficiency checks.
  • Provided instruction to pilots ranging from private to commercial level, to include biannual flight reviews, and remedial training.
  • Taught the weekend prep course for the written Private pilots exam.

Intern

Monroe Regional Airport
2014 - 2014
  • Took part in the day to day behind the scenes operation at the airport.
  • Duties included: making copies, filing paperwork, managing employee parking passes, attending meetings and taking notes, inspecting airport signage for wear and tear.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aviation

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05-2015

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Organized
  • Prompt
  • Ability to multitask
  • Personable
  • Crew Management

Timeline

CRM Facilitator

Horizon Air
03.2023 - Current

Captain

Horizon Air
04.2022 - Current

First Officer

Horizon Air
05.2019 - 04.2022

First Officer

ExpressJet Airlines
07.2017 - 05.2019

Check Airman

American Flyers
04.2015 - 01.2017

Intern

Monroe Regional Airport
2014 - 2014

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aviation

Louisiana Tech University
Nicole Hansen
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