Rik Whitaker
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Knowledgeable Airline Pilot with extensive hours in multiple craft and impeccable safety record. Diligent about conducting checks and proactively resolving crew or airplane problems. Expert in navigation and flight control. Extensive experience as an instructor and evaluator in aircraft and simulator.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Airline Pilot
SkyWest Airlines
06.1999 - Current
- Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
- Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
- Delayed or canceled flights or deviated from planned route or destination to exercise precaution.
- Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
Airline Pilot
Airpac Airlines
08.1998 - 06.1999
- 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.
Airline Pilot
Kenmore Air Harbor
03.1995 - 08.1998
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Extended Campus Skills
- Flight Crew Coordination
- Weather Watching
- Social Perceptiveness
- Crew and Passenger Safety
Timeline
Airline Pilot
SkyWest Airlines
06.1999 - Current
Airline Pilot
Airpac Airlines
08.1998 - 06.1999
Airline Pilot
Kenmore Air Harbor
03.1995 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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