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Rodney Little

Cumming,GA

Summary

Highly skilled and accomplished Delta Air Lines Captain with over 6000 hours piloting B-757/767 aircraft, showcasing expert-level instruction abilities and a knack for visual design. Demonstrated excellence in training, mentoring, and maintaining quality standards. Excelled in creating impactful training curricula, emphasizing safety and operational efficiency. Renowned for exceptional verbal communication and fostering teamwork. Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain, B-757

Delta Air Lines, Inc
09.1989 - 12.2024
  • Over 6000 Hours as PIC of B-757/767 aircraft, both Domestically and Internationally.
  • Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
  • Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
  • Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.

B-757 APD (Aircrew Program Designee)

Delta Air Lines, Inc
08.2013 - 12.2024

Wrote over 287 FAA rating certificates for B-757/767 Pilots at Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Captain Senior Instructor Pilot B-757/767

Delta Air Lines, Inc
08.2013 - 12.2024
  • Provided B-757/767 instruction in Simulator setting.
  • Obtained over 5600 hours as Senior Instructor on B-757/767 in Simulator setting.
  • Checked out over 100 new instructors on the B-757/767.

Curriculum Training SME (subject Matter Expert)

Delta Air Lines, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Created, wrote, and installed New Initial Training Curriculum for the B-757/767 Fleet
  • In charge of 7 other instructors helping on Curriculum

First Officer, B-757/767

Delta Air Lines, Inc
07.1996 - 12.2005
  • Obtained over 1980 hours as SIC.
  • Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
  • Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
  • Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
  • Navigated flights according to routes.

First Officer, MD-88

Delta Air Lines, Inc
01.1992 - 06.1996
  • Obtained over 1950 Hours SIC time.
  • Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
  • Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
  • Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
  • Navigated flights according to routes.

First Officer, B-737

Delta Air Lines, Inc
10.1990 - 01.1992
  • Obtained over 435 Hours SIC time.
  • Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
  • Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
  • Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
  • Navigated flights according to routes.

Second Officer, Engineer, B-727

Delta Air Lines, Inc
09.1989 - 10.1990
  • Obtained over 330 Hours FE time.
  • Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
  • Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
  • Monitored and interpreted instruments to determine flight status, airline condition and geographic position.

USAF OFFICER, F-16 Instructor Pilot

United States Air Force, USAF
06.1987 - 09.1989
  • Obtained over 1200 Hours PIC time in F-16 Aircraft.
  • Trained individual Pilots for Mission Ready Status USAF F-16 Pilots.
  • Worked in the Standards and Evaluation Wing office performing Check-Rides for F-16 Pilots.

USAF OFFICER, F-16 Instructor Pilot

United States Air Force, USAF
01.1984 - 05.1987
  • Mission Ready F-16 Pilot, ready to deploy worldwide for the needs of the USAF
  • East Coast F-16 Demonstration Team Narrator for Air Shows.
  • Trained individual Pilots in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.

United States Air Force Pilot, Student.

United States Air Force, USAF
09.1982 - 12.1984
  • T-37, T-38, F-16 Jet Aircraft
  • Obtained over 200 Hours Student flight hours.
  • Planned and flew training missions, sorties, and patrol flights.
  • Graduated Top of Class for Initial UPT training and earned Distinguish Graduate Honors.
  • Graduated Top of F-16 training class and earned Top Gun Award.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Design - Architecture

Miami University
Oxford, OH
05.1982

Skills

  • Expert level Instructor ability

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Visual design

  • Illustration

  • Quality Standards

  • Training and mentoring

  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Curriculum Training SME (subject Matter Expert)

Delta Air Lines, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2018

B-757 APD (Aircrew Program Designee)

Delta Air Lines, Inc
08.2013 - 12.2024

Captain Senior Instructor Pilot B-757/767

Delta Air Lines, Inc
08.2013 - 12.2024

First Officer, B-757/767

Delta Air Lines, Inc
07.1996 - 12.2005

First Officer, MD-88

Delta Air Lines, Inc
01.1992 - 06.1996

First Officer, B-737

Delta Air Lines, Inc
10.1990 - 01.1992

Captain, B-757

Delta Air Lines, Inc
09.1989 - 12.2024

Second Officer, Engineer, B-727

Delta Air Lines, Inc
09.1989 - 10.1990

USAF OFFICER, F-16 Instructor Pilot

United States Air Force, USAF
06.1987 - 09.1989

USAF OFFICER, F-16 Instructor Pilot

United States Air Force, USAF
01.1984 - 05.1987

United States Air Force Pilot, Student.

United States Air Force, USAF
09.1982 - 12.1984

Bachelor of Environmental Design - Architecture

Miami University
Rodney Little