Scott A Wells
Summary
Knowledgeable Airline Pilot with extensive hours in multiple craft including Types in B-727, DC-9, A-320, B-737, B-757, B-767, A-330, and A-350. Impeccable safety record with over 25,000 hours of experience. Diligent about conducting checks and proactively resolving crew or airplane problems. Expert in navigation and flight control. Experience in instruction on numerous aircraft.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Airline Pilot
Delta Airlines
Atlanta, GA
01.1986 - 11.2020
- Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
- Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
- Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
- Delayed or canceled flights or deviated from planned route or destination to exercise precaution.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
- Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
- Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
- Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
- Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
- Flew national and international routes covering 22 different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Aeronautical Engineering - Engineering
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WABachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
Washington State University
Pullman, WASkills
- Combat Training
- Fueling Calculations
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Weather Reports
- Environmental Conditions
- Takeoff Instructions
- Customer Experience
- Federal Guidelines
- Maintenance Requirements
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Procedures
- Operational Efficiency
- Flight Crew Coordination
- Active Listening
- Flight Navigation
- Systems Analysis
- Safety Processes
- Aircraft Piloting
- Crew and Passenger Safety
- Aviation Meteorology
- Aircraft Safety Checks
- Emergency Situations
- Navigation Charts
- Equipment Safety
Timeline
Airline Pilot
Delta Airlines
01.1986 - 11.2020
Aeronautical Engineering - Engineering
Big Bend Community College
Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
Washington State University