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Paul Prutzman

Collingswood,NJ

Summary

Skilled Pilot proficient with and fully credentialed in diverse aircraft models including Boeing, Airbus and other multi-engine aircraft. Bringing understanding of passenger needs along with focused mentality. Looking to take on new position and apply 43 years of experience and 22000 flight hours. Experienced Pilot adept at completing checklists, monitoring safety and operating aircraft efficiently. Logged more than 20000 hours in transport aircraft. Motivated PIC/SIC Pilot offering expertise in international, domestic and mountainous terrain operations developed over 22000 flight hours. Proactively identifies issues and reacts quickly to dynamic conditions. Current Hawker 800A/XP PIC with over 650 hours time as PIC.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Charter Pilot

Jet-A
06.2021 - Current
  • Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
  • Flew national and international routes covering 30+ different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
  • Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Completed daily various aircraft flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and poised.
  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
  • Trained newly arrived pilots in Hawker systems and piloting

Airline Pilot

American Airlines
01.1987 - 12.2020
  • Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
  • Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
  • Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
  • Delayed or canceled flights or deviated from planned route or destination to exercise precaution.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
  • Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
  • Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
  • Flew national and international routes covering 45 different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Acquired type-ratings in 6 different aircraft over 34 years at American with a perfect training record.
  • Received company and passenger accolades for engine fire and ground evacuation conducted at night in Puerto Rico.

US Navy Pilot

US Navy
08.1981 - 07.1995
  • Operated in the demanding environment of carrier operations. Two Western Pacific deployments, with day and night operations and over 300 arrested carrier landings
  • Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
  • Collateral duties as a Landing Signal Officer, responsible for directing carrier landings of all Air Wing aircraft in day and night operations in all weather carrier-based activities.
  • Post-maintenance check-pilot conducting test flights of squadron aircraft after maintenance completed.
  • Squadron schedules officer-responsible for formulating and disseminating daily schedule for pilots and aircrew to ensure day/night carrier currency maintained for combat readiness.

US Navy Flight Training

US Navy
10.1979 - 08.1981
  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
  • Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties and patrol flights.
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
  • Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Completed basic flight training in North American T-28 Trojan and Basic and advanced flight training in North America T-2 Buckeye and McDonnell TA-4J Skyhawk including tactical formation flying, weapons delivery training, air-combat maneuvering, instrument flying and carrier landing qualifications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
05.1979

Skills

  • Licensed Captain
  • 650 hours in Hawker 800A/XP
  • 10000 hours in Boeing 777
  • 4550 Hours in Boeing 737
  • 4400 hours in Boeing 757/767
  • 600 hours in Fokker F100
  • 2000 hours in Lockheed S-3
  • 75 hours in North American T-28
  • 130 hours in McDonnell Douglas A-4
  • 100 Hours in North American T-2
  • 1200 hours in A300-600R

Timeline

Charter Pilot

Jet-A
06.2021 - Current

Airline Pilot

American Airlines
01.1987 - 12.2020

US Navy Pilot

US Navy
08.1981 - 07.1995

US Navy Flight Training

US Navy
10.1979 - 08.1981

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture

United States Naval Academy

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