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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, MA
05-2012

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
Patrick Desmond