P>A Professional pilot looking to increase my salary. I have well developed skills gained through acting as Chief Pilot at FTI, and the process of instructing students of diverse backgrounds and experience. I pride myself on my ability to multi task during high workloads and have great task management skills. I have an excellent knowledge of FAR part 61, 91 and 135, and place a high emphasis on safety. I work well with others and I strive to meet the challenge of flying in the Midwest on a daily basis.
Motivated
Focused
Resilient
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Pilot
Faith Technologies, Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Ensure flight operations are conducted at the highest level of safety and that all crew members maintain professional standards at all times
Ensures all flights are covered by completing schedules for flight operations.
Schedules and maintains maintenance and cleaning of aircraft
Maintains department records to include flight, manifest, maintenance, insurance and personnel as required by FARs, manufacturers, other federal agencies, and company policy to ensure accurate reporting and accounting
Assist Director of Flight Operations with creation and revision of SOPs, Checklists, and Operation Manuals.
Oversees continuing education and recurrent training for Pilots.
Ensure Company policy and procedures are adhered to by all flight crew members in order to provide an exceptional customer experience with the highest level of safety.
Responsible for all crew records ensuring they meet all requirements for part 91. This includes maintaining monthly reporting on crew availability, crew pairing, training forecast, night currency, and notifications on any activity that will affect the availability of the flight crew members for scheduling.
Manage electronic flight bag which includes making sure all documents stored on the EFB’s are up to date.
Submit expense reports for all pilots for aircraft related expenses
Optimizes routing of aircraft for efficiency and time savings
Oversee scheduling of the aircraft
Sends out updates to trips as needed
Schedules aircraft for flights as needed
Optimizes fuel loading for upcoming flights
Serve as a backup to the aviation assistant, scheduling aircraft, making hotel reservations, making vehicle reservations, and any other arrangements needed by travelers
Flight and ground training of new hires
Maintain a current flight instructors certificate
Maintain relationships within the Pilatus operators and other flight departments
Maintain compensation survey material for NBAA
Maintain KPI’s for the aviation department
Coordinate amongst multiple crew’s and ground support during times of adverse weather, delays, and diversions
Remain informed of current events in the business aviation community
Act as PIC of flights at a fulltime level responsibilities include but are limited to:
Preflight inspections
Weight and Balance calculations
Performance calculations
Weather briefings
Develops policies and procedures for the department
Serves as a liaison between the line pilots and management
Evaluates department personnel in performance
Monitors trends observed in aircraft and flight personnel
Maintains data for proper pilot staffing
Maintains and collects department data points in an ongoing effort to optimize procedures and budget concerns
Serves as the technical advisor to the aviation team
Pilot In Command/Lead Pilot/Flight Instructor
Multi Aero dba Air Choice One
09.2014 - 08.2019
Report and record maintenance squawks when necessary for company’s aircraft
Conduct pre-flight of aircraft prior to each flight
Ensure fuel orders are completed so each flight has required fuel for each flight segment
Conduct flight training in company aircraft to ensure high standard of pilots
Lead a group of 20-15 PIC’s and SIC’s on line flying.
Certified Flight Instructor
Plane Guys Aviation
06.2014 - 09.2014
Instruct students on the subject areas necessary for pilot certification from light sport pilot to private pilot in a tailwheel aircraft
Perform flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks in company and customer owned aircraft.
Aeronautics Flight Intern
Fox Valley Technical College
06.2011 - 07.2014
Instruct students on the subject areas necessary for pilot certification from private pilot to commercial pilot, and Instrument Airplane
Maintain flight schedule for scheduled flight resource
Maintain the appearance of aircraft
Maintain GPS database for a fleet of seven aircraft
Promote flight training programs through various events
Conduct pre-flight of aircraft prior to each flight
Ensure fuel orders are completed so each flight has required fuel for each lesson
Tow company aircrafts from company’s hangers to company’s ramp
Report and record maintenance squawks when necessary for company’s aircraft.
Education
Aeronautics Pilot-Training Associates in Applied Science -
Fox Valley Technical College
01.2011
Microbiology, Cellular Molecular Biology, Bachelors of Science, Chemistry Minor -
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
01.2004
Skills
Leadership and team building
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Quality Assurance Implementation
Fuel Efficiency Optimization
Recordkeeping understanding
Documentation skills
Route Planning
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Flight Data Analysis
Crew Resource Management
Navigation
Risk Assessment Abilities
Employee Scheduling
Instrument Flight Rules
Mission Planning
Documentation requirements
Operations Oversight
Routing plans
Flight Performance Monitoring
Flight planning
Emergency Procedures Mastery
Simulator training
Policy Development
Advanced Navigation Skills
Flight Safety Management
Aircraft Command Expertise
Weather Analysis Expertise
Pilot Training Development
Technical Aircraft Systems Knowledge
Multi-Engine Aircraft Experience
Aviation regulations knowledge
Qualified in PC12, PC24
Flight plan development
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot Airplane Multiengine Land, Single Engine Land, B190 type
Flight Instructor Airplane Single & Multiengine; Instrument Airplane
First Class Medical No Restrictions
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Current Valid US Passport
Flight Experience
5000, 4800, 4600, 375, 425
Timeline
Chief Pilot
Faith Technologies, Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Pilot In Command/Lead Pilot/Flight Instructor
Multi Aero dba Air Choice One
09.2014 - 08.2019
Certified Flight Instructor
Plane Guys Aviation
06.2014 - 09.2014
Aeronautics Flight Intern
Fox Valley Technical College
06.2011 - 07.2014
Aeronautics Pilot-Training Associates in Applied Science -
Fox Valley Technical College
Microbiology, Cellular Molecular Biology, Bachelors of Science, Chemistry Minor -