Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Flight Experience
Certificates and Ratings
Timeline
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Reuben Downey

Reuben Downey

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

MidAmerica Jet
Owensboro
05.2016 - Current
  • Began my employment with MidAmerica Jet as a full-time line pilot and assistant Chief Pilot
  • Promoted to the Chief Pilot in 2017
  • Promoted to Director of Operations in 2018
  • Worked closely with the FAA to ensure compliance of regulations and safety standards
  • Served the past 9 years as a company check airman
  • Managed the pilot schedule
  • Managed the hiring of new pilots and other department positions
  • Oversaw the addition of aircraft to the part 135 charter certificate
  • Director of Training May 2017 to current
  • Served as a full-time part 135 charter captain in the SR22, Phenom 100, Phenom 300, and Legacy 500

Factory Flight Instructor

Cirrus Aircraft
Duluth
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • As a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) I Instructed new Cirrus owners on aircraft operation, focusing on safe practices and safety standards consistent with Cirrus Aircraft's training program
  • Training was completed predominantly in new SR22T aircraft with G1000 glass cockpit
  • Operated Cirrus's Frasca Simulator for in depth emergency training for clients

Flight Instructor

Superior Flying Services
Superior
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • Provided instruction for private, instrument, commercial, and CFI students
  • C172, C152, C172RG fleet

Education

High School Diploma -

Downey Academy
Superior, WI
05-2007

Skills

  • Director of Operations
  • Chief Pilot Experience
  • Part 135 Check Airman
  • Perfect Safety Record
  • Perfect Checkride Completion Record

Flight Experience

  • Total Time 7028
  • PIC 6558
  • Turbine 4284
  • Multi Engine 4429
  • Night 927

Certificates and Ratings

  • Type Ratings: EMB500, EMB505, EMB550
  • ATP
  • Commercial SEL, SES, MEL
  • Instrument Airplane
  • CFII, MEI
  • FCC Radiotelephone Operators Permit

Timeline

Director of Operations

MidAmerica Jet
05.2016 - Current

Factory Flight Instructor

Cirrus Aircraft
09.2015 - 05.2016

Flight Instructor

Superior Flying Services
06.2014 - 09.2015

High School Diploma -

Downey Academy
Reuben Downey