Overview
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Ronald Wegner

Georgetown,TX

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

A 320 Simulator Instructor

Delta Professional Services
09.2021 - Current
  • Insure students understand procedures, Operational Specifications and instrument flight skills as well as proper Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills..
  • Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, operating procedures, ground and in flight emergency procedures and the operation of simulators.
  • Mentored junior instructors, sharing expertise and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies for diverse learner populations.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication between students and instructors through regular feedback sessions and one-on-one meetings.
  • Improved student understanding of complex simulator concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and practical examples.

Captain/Line Check Airman/PCP Simulator Instructor

Delta Air Lines, Inc
02.2009 - 08.2020
  • As a Line Check Airman, administered initial operation experience (OE) with new captains and first officers in the aircraft to make sure they could safely operate the aircraft and had a good working knowledge of procedures, CRM, and Operational Specifications. Also did Line Check Evaluations to insure current crews were safely operating the aircraft.
  • Increased student confidence in skill application by providing timely, constructive feedback and guiding corrections during practice sessions.
  • Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, operating procedures, ground and in flight emergency procedures and the operation of simulators.
  • Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.

Captain/Line Check Airman/PCP Simulator Instructor

Northwest Airlines
02.1990 - 02.2009
  • As a Line Check Airman, administered initial operation experience(OE) with new captains and first officers in the aircraft to make sure they could safely operate the aircraft and had a good working knowledge of procedures, CRM, and Operational Specifications. Also did Line Check Evaluations to insure current crews were safely operating the aircraft.
  • Increased student confidence in skill application by providing timely, constructive feedback and guiding corrections during practice sessions.
  • Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, operating procedures, ground and in flight emergency procedures and the operation of simulators.

Instructor Pilot/Fighter Pilot

USAF
06.1979 - 01.1990
  • Executed T-37 Undergraduate Pilot Training Syllabus. Provided ground, in-flight and simulator instruction to include grading practices. Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, aerodynamics, procedures and methods of instruction.
  • Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
  • Executed A-10 Tactical Fighter Course Training syllabus. Provided ground and in-flight instruction to include Basic Fighter Maneuver (BFM) and Tactical air to ground bombing.
  • Assessed student performance using both written exams and practical evaluations, providing comprehensive insights into individual skills and understanding.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Iowa State University
Ames
08.1978

Flight Time

USAF Flying Hours: 2892                   USAF Pilot-In-Command  : 2702     

USAF Instructor Hours: 1439              USAF Simulator: 708                        

USAF Night: 124                                 USAF Instruments: 97

Airline Total Time: 16,546                  Airline Pilot-In-Command: 11197

Instructor Hours:  9359                       Airline Second-In-Command: 5133

Awards

Air Force Commendation Medal.  (3)

Distinguished Graduate A-10 Tactical Fighter Course

Master T-37 Instructor

Distinguished R.O.T.C. Graduate

FAA Licenses

Airline Transport Pilot:   Ratings: MEL A-320, DC-9

Commercial, Instrument  SEL

Flight Engineer:     Turbojet

Mechanic:   Aircraft/Powerplant

References

Art Smith                  952 240-9576.            art.smith@dps.delta.com

Ken Stone                 615-417-7881             kenneth.stone@dps.delta.com

David Johnson.          612-309-7826.           david.johnson@dps.delta.com

Timeline

A 320 Simulator Instructor

Delta Professional Services
09.2021 - Current

Captain/Line Check Airman/PCP Simulator Instructor

Delta Air Lines, Inc
02.2009 - 08.2020

Captain/Line Check Airman/PCP Simulator Instructor

Northwest Airlines
02.1990 - 02.2009

Instructor Pilot/Fighter Pilot

USAF
06.1979 - 01.1990

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Iowa State University

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