ROBERT REIFSNYDER
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Experienced airline captain with a strong focus on safety compliance standards, crew resource management, and emergency procedures expertise. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure passenger safety. Results-driven aviation professional with over 8,200 hours as PIC in mulitple aircraft. Recognized for effective problem-solving skills and proactive management of operational challenges. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and optimizing flight operations.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
777 Captain
American Airlines
Los Angeles, California
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Piloted both -200 and -300 models to LHR, SYD, NRT, HND, JFK, and DFW.
- 770 hours as PIC.
MD-80 and A320 Captain
American Airlines
Los Angeles, California
08.2010 - 07.2024
- Flew the MD-80 until it was retired then the A319/320/321. Operated in the lower 48, Hawaii, Canada, and Latin America.
- Used a proactive, hands-on approach to ensure passengers were accommodated correctly, maintenance delays were minimized, and operational challenges were solved in the most time-efficient manner.
- Over 8,200 hours as PIC on these aircraft.
727, DC-10 FE, MD-80, 737, 757/767 First Officer
American Airlines
Los Angeles, California
05.1991 - 08.2010
- Performed all normal duties as a co-pilot in support of the Captain.
- Over 4000 hours as a copilot for American Airlines
Simulator Instructor
Reflectone
San Diego, California
05.1990 - 03.1991
- Trained Navy E-2 pilots in a full motion simulator.
- Trained in all aspects of flight, including VFR, IFR, emergency procedures, and landing on an aircraft carrier..
Navy Pilot
U.S. Navy
San Diego
02.1983 - 06.1990
- Flew the E-2C, over 1500 total hours and over 320 PIC.
- Assigned to the VAW-113 Black Eagles (June 1986 – July 1989). Two WestPac deployments on the USS Constellation (CV-64), including participating in operation "Earnest Will."
- First pilot ever assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Weapons School, created and taught a course on E-2 survivability tactics and strategies (July 1989-June 1990).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05-1982
Skills
- Flight operations management
- Emergency procedures expertise
- Aircraft navigation skills
- Crew resource management
- Instrument rating proficiency
- Safety compliance standards
Timeline
777 Captain
American Airlines
07.2024 - 09.2025
MD-80 and A320 Captain
American Airlines
08.2010 - 07.2024
727, DC-10 FE, MD-80, 737, 757/767 First Officer
American Airlines
05.1991 - 08.2010
Simulator Instructor
Reflectone
05.1990 - 03.1991
Navy Pilot
U.S. Navy
02.1983 - 06.1990
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
United States Naval Academy