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Paul Chidgey

Airline Captain
Flanders ,Kenmare Farm,NJ

Summary

Experienced Aviation Professional with over 25 years of experience in Airline and Air Charter operations. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. International operation experience with passenger and cargo operations.

Management and Leadership experience gained while serving as Commissioned Officer in United States Army.

Extensive Emergency/ Critical Care experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Combat medic while serving in the Army.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

B747 Captain

Atlas Air Worldwide
New York, NY
03.2007 - Current
  • Exhibited expert knowledge and leadership on International flight operation standards in accordance with FAA and ICAO regulations.
  • Trained and managed Flight Crews , Flight Attendants ,Mechanics and load Masters.
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated flight duties.
  • Responsible for Safety and efficiency of Passenger , cargo ,charter and Military operations.

Captain Lear 60 , Air Charter

Executive Flightways
Islip, NY
01.2005 - 03.2007


  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights , assessed and determined airport suitability , Safety and security.
  • Planned and filed daily flight plans for passenger operations throughout the USA ,Canada and Caribbean Islands. Communicated with vendors for such operations. Interacted with clients while insuring the highest levels of service , safety and satisfaction.
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chiefs for post-maintenance checks.

Airline Captain

Atlantic Coast Airlines/ Independance Air
Dulles, VA
02.1999 - 01.2005
  • Performed duties in accordance with Airline standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Continually evaluated aircraft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Developed team communications and information exchange to foster good Crew Resource Management and thus insuring positive flight outcomes
  • Flew operations throughout the North and Southeast of USA on a part 121 Scheduled service operator . Captain and line check airman on Jet Stream J141and later CRJ 200 aircraft.

Pilot (SIC) Cerfified Flight Instructor

Meridian Airways
Teterboro, NJ
05.1997 - 02.2000
  • Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
  • Trained individual clients in aviation/flight skills through theoretical and practical flight instruction. Single and Multi engined Aircraft.
  • Organized and conducted monthly Ground schools for Private through CFI and CFII programs. Black Seal Flight Instructor.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Operated the Citation Jet II, 5 and Ultra models as a Second in command and later progressed to Pilot in Command with part 135 Air Charter operator specializing in passenger operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

St Peters College
Jersey City, NJ
02.1991 - 06.1993

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Holy Name Hospital
Teaneck, NJ
06.1992 - 06.1993

Skills

Critical Thinking

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Additional Information

Own and operate a wonderful Hobby farm (Kenmare Farm ,Chester NJ) caring for rescued Horses and Donkeys ..

Timeline

B747 Captain

Atlas Air Worldwide
03.2007 - Current

Captain Lear 60 , Air Charter

Executive Flightways
01.2005 - 03.2007

Airline Captain

Atlantic Coast Airlines/ Independance Air
02.1999 - 01.2005

Pilot (SIC) Cerfified Flight Instructor

Meridian Airways
05.1997 - 02.2000

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Holy Name Hospital
06.1992 - 06.1993

Bachelor of Science - Biology

St Peters College
02.1991 - 06.1993
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