Ricardo Dunbar
Houston,USA
Summary
Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships within the aviation community. Very experienced within the aviation field with expertise in both domestic and international flight plans, weight and balance and aircraft safety and security. Possessing an in depth knowledge of Part 91 and Part 135 FAA Rules and regulations. Prioritizes safety and demonstrates commitment to professional customer service while leading others through example. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, creating effective presentations, and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Manager / Load Supervisor
Eastern Airlines
North Carolina
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated flight operations across dispatch, crew, and ground teams to maintain on-time departures.
- Monitored schedules, delays, and irregular operations to support swift recovery decisions.
- Verified flight plans, weather updates, and operational requirements for safe route execution.
- Directed crew communication and escalated disruptions to maintain service continuity.
- Led day-of-operation decision-making to balance safety, punctuality, and customer service.
- Ensured compliance with international aviation regulations through careful monitoring of documentation requirements for both passengers and cargo.
- Coordinated load planning and dispatch schedules to align freight capacity with daily delivery requirements.
- Calculated aircraft weight and balance to ensure safe cargo distribution and flight readiness.
- Coordinated loading and unloading activities with ground crews and flight personnel.
- Secured pallets, vehicles, and equipment using approved restraints and tie-down procedures.
- Reviewed cargo manifests and documentation for accuracy before departure.
- Directed load plans to maximize aircraft space and operational efficiency.
- Managed hazardous materials handling, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and proper disposal methods.
- Safeguarded aircraft integrity by diligently adhering to loading procedures and weight restrictions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies among team members.
Passenger Service Representative/Loadmaster
Atlas Air
Purchase, NY
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Comply with all company procedures as outlined in company manuals, bulletins, and memos.
- Perform job duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Communicate with Manager, Passenger Services, HDQ GCC, and Customer representatives.
- Be aware of all Performance Work Statements (PWS) for each operation.
- Monitor, coordinate, and supervise all handling activities, including passenger check-in, baggage and cargo handling, catering, flight deck and cabin crew requirements.
- Analyzes necessary information to determine estimate and actual payloads
- Compiles information and calculates weight and balance. (This includes verification of baggage weights)
- Reviews all documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness and corrects inaccurate and/or incomplete information. Communicates serious or recurring issues to management.
- Ensures safety of company aircraft and crews by:
- Preventing aircraft damage;
- Ensuring proper loading, including nets and locks;
- Ensuring HAZMAT is handled correctly, including loading and paperwork.
- Adheres to and ensures that contractors adhere to company and governmental safety and other applicable regulations and procedures.
- Act as, and enforces, Ground Security Coordinators procedures
- Completes and/or maintains company reports, messages, files, passenger manifests & documentation, logs and forms and ensures that necessary paperwork is completed.
Flight Planning Specialist
Universal Weather & Aviation
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Providing high quality and efficient flight routes averaging 240 flight plans per month both domestically and internationally. Determine flight routes and computerized flight plans based on most economic routes, client preferences, current & forecast weather conditions, NOTAMS, permit requirements, aircraft performance specifications, fuel reserves, air traffic control actions, equal time points, alternate airfields, geopolitical concerns, and other factors.
- Comply with federal regulations by remaining current with the latest requirements and reporting computerized flight plans to appropriate authorities in a timely manner with considerable attention to safety of flight and client preferences. Concurrently, monitoring Mission Support System to ensure details are completed and all services are acknowledged and confirmed for assigned missions.
- Brief pilots on optimum flight routes and communicate recommendations on best locations for refueling. Demonstrating effective communication by briefing pilots on optimum flight routes and recommending best locations for refueling, specific routes, fuel burns etc. Providing on demand and timely information to pilots and serving as a resource for clients in a timely manner.
- Problem solving through identifying critical issues and working with peers and management to recommend solutions to increase the quality of products and services.
- Collaborate with weather forecasters to determine safest route and most suitable alternate airports. Review all transactions, messages and requests before transmission and thoroughly review each folder upon completion of the assigned task to ensure accuracy; maintain high level of quality as defined by individual quality and productivity performance measures.
Front Desk Assistant
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Developed an inclusive community among 100 residents, maximizing positive resident interactions
- Worked with Co-Resident Assistant to execute creative programs, fostering student development politically, socially, and culturally.
- Implemented and enforced all University and On Campus Housing police.
- Mediated and provided conflict resolution in a professional and timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL12.2016
Skills
- Managed Microsoft Office tasks across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support daily operations
- Applied Sable programming knowledge to complete weight and balance work
- Used dangerous goods training to support compliance with Title 14 CFR and 49 CFR
- Handled B767 and B747 weight and balance responsibilities with accuracy
- Coordinated ground security coordinator duties under PCSSP, AOSSP, and 49 CFR 1544101
- Maintained high attention to detail and sustained focus across assignments
- Interpreted flight plans and flight paths to support operational decisions
- Evaluated weather reports to assist flight planning and routing
- Built strong working relationships through clear communication and professionalism
- Maintained detailed records and organized files for operational reference
Affiliations
- Captain, ERAU Men’s Track and Field, 2014 – 2016
- Member, Air Traffic Control Organization, 2015 – 2016
- Member, Caribbean Students Association, 2013 – 2016
- Student teacher, Junior Achievement USA, 2016
Section name
- Aviation Search Group
- Houston, TX
- Phone: (678) 687-1718
- Email: dunbar678@yahoo.com
- Aviation Search Group, LLC
- 607 West Main Street
- Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
- P: (724) 547-7015
- F: (724) 547-6205
- “Aviation Professionals… Perfectly Placed.”
Timeline
Flight Manager / Load Supervisor
Eastern Airlines
06.2023 - Current
Passenger Service Representative/Loadmaster
Atlas Air
02.2018 - 05.2023
Flight Planning Specialist
Universal Weather & Aviation
06.2017 - 04.2018
Front Desk Assistant
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University