Roderick Nix

Operating under FAR 91 as Captain (G450, G550, CL604, CE525, CE500, PC-12).

• Conduct pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and readiness.
• Maintain compliance with aviation regulations and company policies.
• Train junior pilots on operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Assessed potential hazards before each flight such as turbulence, icing or severe storms.
• Cultivated strong relationships with high-net-worth clients through personalized services.
• Coordinated international operations, including customs, overflight permits, handling agents, and international flight planning requirements.
• Maintained currency in RVSM, RNP/RNAV procedures, CPDLC, and international oceanic procedures.

Operating under FAR 135 as Captain (CE560XL).

• Conducted on-demand charter and owner flights in domestic and international airspace.
• Maintained full operational control responsibility for flight safety, regulatory compliance, and mission execution in accordance with FAA Part 135 and the company General Operations Manual (GOM).
• Conducted comprehensive flight planning, including performance calculations, weight and balance, fuel planning, NOTAM and weather analysis, alternates, and MEL/CDL compliance.
• Demonstrated strong Crew Resource Management (CRM) and leadership in multi-pilot operations, promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Ensured strict adherence to Part 135 duty and rest requirements, safety management procedures, and standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintained currency in RVSM, RNP/RNAV procedures, and CPDLC.

Second in Command (SIC) under FAR Part 135 and Part 91 (DA-50).

• Assisted the Captain with full IFR flight planning and mission preparation, including performance calculations, weight and balance, fuel planning, weather and NOTAM analysis, alternates, and MEL and CDL review.
• Executed cockpit duties, including checklist discipline, callouts, systems monitoring, and CRM participation in a multi-crew, high-performance jet environment.
• Delivered professional VIP passenger interaction and cabin coordination while maintaining sterile cockpit discipline and operational focus.
• Maintained strict compliance with Part 135 duty/rest regulations, SOPs, and company safety management procedures.
• Assisted with aircraft performance monitoring during high/hot, short runway, and challenging weather operations.

Operated under FAR 135 as Captain (C208).

• Conducted scheduled and on-demand passenger, mail, and cargo operations in remote Alaskan environments.
• Exercised full operational control authority for flight safety, go/no-go decisions, and regulatory compliance in rapidly changing Arctic weather conditions.
• Conducted single-pilot IFR and VFR operations into remote, non-towered, and uncontrolled airfields with limited infrastructure, and variable runway conditions (snow, gravel, ice).
• Performed comprehensive flight planning and risk assessment, including weather interpretation, alternates, fuel management, weight and balance, and performance calculations for short and unimproved runways.
• Demonstrated advanced aeronautical decision-making (ADM) and risk management in environments with icing potential, low ceilings, reduced visibility, and minimal diversion options.
• Maintained a strong safety culture through CRM principles, hazard reporting, and adherence to the company's Safety Management System (SMS) practices.
• Recognized for professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment while operating in one of the most demanding Part 135 environments in the United States.

Pilot in Command (PIC) in 24/7 on-demand air ambulance operations under FAR Part 135.

• Conducted time-critical patient transport flights across diverse geographic regions.
• Coordinated closely with medical crews, dispatch, and receiving facilities to ensure safe and efficient patient transport, while maintaining strict cockpit discipline.
• Operated in busy Class B airspace, regional airports, and remote community airfields, adapting to rapidly changing operational conditions and time-sensitive departures.
• Demonstrated advanced aeronautical decision-making (ADM) and risk assessment when balancing patient needs with safety, weather, and aircraft performance limitations.
• Maintained strict adherence to Part 135 duty and rest regulations, company SOPs, and FAA operational standards in high-tempo scheduling environments.
• Fostered a strong Crew Resource Management (CRM) culture with medical teams and fellow crewmembers to maintain safety and effective communication during critical missions.
• Recognized for professionalism, composure, and sound judgment in time-critical, high-responsibility operations, where safety and mission execution were equally vital.