Ross Barnes
Happy Valley,OR
Summary
Experienced pilot with a strong focus on safety compliance, team player, flight operations, and effective communication. Proven ability to manage complex aerial applications and logistics, ensuring operational efficiency to both owner of aircraft and clientele and adherence to safety protocols within FAA regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerial Ag Services: Bell OH58
Edgefield Aviation
Sandy, Oregon
02.2024 - Current
- Lead pilot managing preflight and post-flight procedures for helicopters operated daily.
- Coordinated with Operations Manager regarding daily aerial applications and external load operations.
- Executed aerial application and external load operations for agriculture and forestry units with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Managed post-flight operations for end-of-day documentation and aircraft maintenance schedules.
Aerial Ag Services: Bell OH58
Tri Rotor
Yuma, AZ
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Directed nightly operations of three pilot line up for aerial application and managed ground vehicle logistics.
- Executed safe and efficient aerial application during nighttime operations for assigned jobs.
- Managed end-of-day documentation and post-flight procedures for helicopters, along with maintenance scheduling.
Tour/Utility Pilot
Str8Up Aviation
Fort Myers, Florida
04.2014 - Current
- Conduct pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance.
- Coordinated flight plans with air traffic control for efficient routing.
- Managed in-flight navigation systems and monitored aircraft performance.
Pilot for Private Yacht Owner
Dermot Industries
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Operated R66 and Bell 206 for owner movements to and from Estates, Villas to Airports along the East Coast of USA.
- Managed in-flight conditions to maintain passenger comfort and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walnut Grove Secondary School
Langley, BC, Canada06-2002
Skills
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Flight planning
- Flight operations
- Ground logistics
Citizenship
Canadian Citizen, USA Visa, UK Citizen, Born in Durban, South Africa
Flight Hours
TOTAL TIME: 6956.9
Turbine Time: 5632.1
Bell 206B3/OH-58+: 5611.7
EC130: 20.4
R22/R44: 1324.8
Night Time: 2505.0
Prior To Aviation Career
I enjoyed an international maritime career working onboard superyachts from 2004 to 2020. I was employed for over 16 years on multiple yachts as Captain, 2nd Officer, HLO, and Bosun. Duties involved Driving, Instructing, Teaching, and Maintaining a variety of high valued boats and tenders to ensure the safety of owners and guests in multiple locations around the world including both coasts of USA, Europe, Caribbean, Bahamas, Australia, South East Asia, China, Hong Kong, Russia, Alaska, Canada and the Pacific. These experiences have molded me as a professional and played a positive role in my safe decision making skills ensuring I continue to be a safe and concerned pilot.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aerial Ag Services: Bell OH58
Edgefield Aviation
02.2024 - Current
Aerial Ag Services: Bell OH58
Tri Rotor
09.2020 - 01.2024
Pilot for Private Yacht Owner
Dermot Industries
02.2015 - 05.2018
Tour/Utility Pilot
Str8Up Aviation
04.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Walnut Grove Secondary School