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Lee E. Ellis

Alamogordo,USA

Summary

Accomplished Emergency Medical Transport Pilot with Air Methods, specializing in safety risk assessment and flight planning. Expertise in developing training programs and conducting evaluations to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. Proven ability to enhance operational safety and foster team collaboration in high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Transport Pilot

Air Methods
Alamogordo, NM
01.2021 - Current
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircraft, checked fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid levels, and monitored engine performance.
  • Monitored weather conditions during flight to ensure safety of aircraft and passengers.
  • Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies and procedures.

Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner MD530

Vinnell Arabia
Riyadh, K.S.A.
04.2018 - 08.2020
  • Develop courseware and in cockpit instruction for initial entry rotary wing training.
  • Conduct semi-annual instrument evaluations and emergency procedure training on assigned aviators.

Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner OH58D

U.S. Army
Worldwide
04.2003 - 08.2018
  • Brigade level Aviation Safety Officer, High Altitude Mountain Environment Training Instructor, Standardization Pilot, Instructor Pilot, Instrument Examiner, Air Traffic Controller.

Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner Bell 406

i3
Zadar, Croatia
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Courseware development and flight instruction for the Instructor Pilot Course.
  • Instruct the development of proficiency programs and training for qualified pilots.

Education

Rotary Wing Instrument Examiner Course -

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

High Altitude Mountain Environment Course -

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

Rotary Wing Instructor Pilot Course -

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

Aviation Safety Officer Course -

United States Army Combat Readiness Center

Air Traffic Control Course -

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

Skills

  • Safety risk assessment
  • Team building
  • Pre-flight inspection
  • Emergency procedures
  • Federal aviation regulations
  • Weather monitoring
  • Flight planning
  • Flight instruction

Hours

Turbine Total    4510

PIC                    3188

Instructor           2018

Night                   298

NVG                   1426

Instrument           156 

Mountain             944

Certification

  • CPL
  • CFI
  • CFII

References

  • Thomas Boise, tboise@vinnellarabia.com, 970-200-3848
  • John Kelsey, john.j.kelsey@gmail.com, 719-649-3979

Timeline

Emergency Medical Transport Pilot

Air Methods
01.2021 - Current

Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner MD530

Vinnell Arabia
04.2018 - 08.2020

Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner Bell 406

i3
08.2016 - 01.2018

Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner OH58D

U.S. Army
04.2003 - 08.2018

Rotary Wing Instrument Examiner Course -

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

High Altitude Mountain Environment Course -

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

Rotary Wing Instructor Pilot Course -

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

Aviation Safety Officer Course -

United States Army Combat Readiness Center

Air Traffic Control Course -

U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence