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RICHARD JURKIEWICZ

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Experienced airline pilot with a strong background in IFR operations, safety management, and FAA compliance. Skilled in international flight operations, crew resource management, and maintaining high standards for passenger and crew safety.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Pilot First Officer

American Airlines
Miami, FL
10.2013 - 11.2026
  • Piloted B777 for American Airlines on International and Domestic operations

  • Conducted preflight inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards and reviewing flight dispatch releases and plans for operational readiness
  • Monitored weather reports, updating flight plans to ensure safe and efficient routes
  • Communicated with air traffic control during departures and arrivals
  • Monitored weather conditions, adjusting altitude and route to maintain safety and optimize flight performance.
  • Maintained proficiency in field to maximize personnel and passenger safety.

Captain Line Pilot

Endeavor Airlines
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2003 - 09.2013
  • Ensured safe and efficient flights on CRJ-900 and CRJ-200 models

Maintained successful operations during scheduled flights of turbo-jet regional aircraft

Ensured safe and efficient flights on CRJ-900 and CRJ-200 models by coordinating pre-flight checks and navigation

Chief Pilot

Ocean Wings
Nantucket, Massachusetts
03.2000 - 06.2004
  • Directed flight operations for Ocean Wings aviation team
  • Managed selection, training, evaluation, and development of new pilots in line with company policies to uphold safety and performance standards.
  • Trained pilots to FAA proficiency standards and provided comprehensive training guidance
  • Scheduled pilots and coordinated daily aircraft assignments
  • Enforced FAA compliance and company flight standards
  • Evaluated pilot proficiency tests for new hires prior to their being approved for duty status.
  • Investigated incidents involving aircraft accidents or violations of FAA regulations.
  • Provided technical advice to management regarding aviation issues such as airspace restrictions, airworthiness directives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
12-1986

Skills

  • IFR operations
  • FAA compliance
  • Safety management
  • International flight operations
  • Oceanic and remote area operations
  • Crew resource management
  • Situational awareness
  • Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Clear communication

Affiliations

  • Martial Arts Instructor and Practitioner

Timeline

Pilot First Officer

American Airlines
10.2013 - 11.2026

Captain Line Pilot

Endeavor Airlines
03.2003 - 09.2013

Chief Pilot

Ocean Wings
03.2000 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology

Florida Institute of Technology
RICHARD JURKIEWICZ