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Ronald (Ron) Redden

Centennial ,CO

Summary

Accomplished Certified Flight Instructor and Commercial Airline Pilot with a background in Electrical Design Engineering, notably with Aspen Flying Club & Wings of Denver. Expert in aviation safety awareness and emergency procedures training, I excel in enhancing flight safety and student performance. Skilled in fostering productive communication and mentoring, my approach significantly improves operational efficiency and learning outcomes.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Airline Pilot

SkyWest Airlines Denver International Airport
01.2001 - 09.2018
  • Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
  • Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
  • Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Certified Flight Instructor

Aspen Flying Club & Wings of Denver
05.1997 - 06.2019
  • Improved student confidence and performance with thorough pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings, addressing specific areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated productive communication between students, instructors, and aircraft maintenance staff to promote a safe and effective training environment.
  • Increased overall flight safety by consistently enforcing strict adherence to FAA regulations during all instructional sessions.
  • Mentored new flight instructors by sharing knowledge, techniques, and insights from personal experiences in the field.
  • Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.

Electrical Design Engineer

Multiple Companies
07.1973 - 07.1995
  • Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by conducting thorough evaluations of electrical designs.
  • Created CAD models and drawings for heavy industrial projects.
  • Performed field engineering and start up on refineries, rocket fuel manufacturing facilities and power plants.


Skills

  • Emergency Procedures Training
  • Flight Instruction Techniques
  • Multi-Engine Aircraft Operation
  • Upset Recovery Instruction
  • Flight Test Preparation
  • Glass Cockpit Proficiency
  • Navigation and Chart Reading
  • Aviation Safety Awareness
  • Instrument Flight Rules
  • Aerodynamics Understanding
  • Student assessments

Certification

  • Pilot Certificates and Ratings: SEL, SEl Instrument, MEL, MEL Instrument, AGT, CFI, CFII, MEII, ATP

Timeline

Commercial Airline Pilot

SkyWest Airlines Denver International Airport
01.2001 - 09.2018

Certified Flight Instructor

Aspen Flying Club & Wings of Denver
05.1997 - 06.2019

Electrical Design Engineer

Multiple Companies
07.1973 - 07.1995
Ronald (Ron) Redden