Patrick Desmond
Avon
Summary
Experienced in managing complex flight operations, ensuring timely departures while maximizing efficiency in scheduling and crew coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Schedule
Tradewind Aviation
Oxford
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated aircraft maintenance and crew assignment schedules to enhance operational readiness.
- Managed flight operations, ensuring on-time departures and arrivals to maintain service reliability.
- Analyzed scheduling conflicts and proposed effective solutions.
- Maximize efficiency of crew and aircraft schedules
- Facilitated communication among flight crews, maintenance teams, and administrative staff to streamline operations.
- Provide trip availability to Sales Department
- Managed coordination of trip changes with the Client Services Department to ensure seamless customer service.
- Ensure compliance with FARs and Company Policies
Dispatcher
Tradewind Aviation
Oxford
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated flight schedules and logistics to optimize aircraft operations.
- Communicated promptly with pilots regarding weather updates and flight plans.
- Utilized scheduling software to manage dispatch activities effectively.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure aircraft readiness before flights.
- Assisted in training new team members on dispatcher protocols and procedures.
- Resolved operational issues by liaising between pilots, ground crew, and clients.
- Managed customs and handling requests to ensure timely processing of incoming and outgoing flights.
- Scheduled slot reservations with selected airports to facilitate smooth flight operations.
Flight Coordinator
Tradewind Aviation
Oxford
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with flight crews to confirm and communicate departure and arrival details, enhancing operational clarity.
- Provided timely updates on aircraft positions, supporting efficient flight management and decision-making.
- Arranged transportation services for crew members between airports and hotels.
- Responded quickly to any requests from pilots or cabin crews during flights.
- Monitored weather conditions to support safe flight operations decisions.
- Coordinated with other departments, such as maintenance and catering, to ensure all necessary preparations for flights were completed.
- Monitored flight schedules and coordinated arrival and departure times to maintain punctuality and optimize flight operations.
Operations Manager
GAT
Windsor Locks
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated daily operations to optimize workflow across all departments.
- Created training programs to improve team capabilities and operational knowledge.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all activities.
- Directed a diverse team of ramp agents and aircraft cleaners for timely and safe aircraft turnarounds.
- Assumed load planner responsibilities. Ensured a safely balanced and loaded aircraft.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05-2012
Skills
- Flight operations
- Scheduling software
- Flight planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Crew coordination
- Capacity planning
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Senior Schedule
Tradewind Aviation
05.2025 - Current
Dispatcher
Tradewind Aviation
11.2024 - 05.2025
Flight Coordinator
Tradewind Aviation
06.2022 - 11.2024
Operations Manager
GAT
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Westfield State University