Motivated Team Leader in Part 91, 121, and 135 operations. Training and management professional. Goal-driven, dependable, analytical problem solver, organized, effective communicator and leader, meticulous, driven, quick learner. Can be put into tough situations yet still maintain a calm and professional manner.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Operations Coordinator
Avelo Airlines
09.2023 - Current
Responsible for aircraft positioning and crew positioning on Part 135 operations, setting up crew accommodations and catering, as well as setting up all charters from signing to day of departure
Running both remote and in person rep for operations/charters on Boeing 737700/800 aircraft
Setting up international operations as well as obtaining over fly permits and all necessary documents for travel to Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, as well as Europe
Responsible for communication and coordination of all aspects of part 135 trip planning
Responsible for all aspects of flight following and crew/passenger support
Arrange company and client airline travel, hotel, transportation, catering and other service requests
Generate and maintain monthly crew and aircraft schedules
Oversee aspects of recordkeeping and generate flight records as required
Perform month and year end audit duties according to compliance requirements
Proactively seek charter opportunities; Receive and provide timely and accurate quotes for charter requests and commit quotes to booked trips
Maintain an attitude of total customer service focused on anticipating the client's needs and exceeding their expectations
Identify hazards and communicate effectively with other departments to mitigate risk and interruption to flight schedules
International Trip Coordination (Mainly Mexico, Canada, and Bahamas but additional territories do apply: Asia, Europe, South America - training provided)
Negotiate and finalize contracts with vendors as required.
Lead Loadmaster trainer and new hire mentor
Atlas Air Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Oversee all aspects of ground operations
Travels to offline stations and performs and/or supervises contract personnel's performance of duties relating to passenger handling, servicing of aircraft, catering, and operational integrity
Ensures all handling services meet all company and governmental policies and regulations and that customers receive quality service
Proficient with FAR's, IATA, 49CFR, and KRONOS as well as all aspects of Office 365
Team leader and development ambassador.
Loadmaster
Longtail Aviation
04.2022 - 12.2023
Travel to offline stations
Perform weight and balance on B747 Combi/freighter aircraft
Ensure the safe loading and offloading of all freight on the aircraft
Coordinate with load control the weights being onloaded and offloaded from the aircraft
Comply with all procedures issued by Longtail Aviation as well as keeping up with personal training.
Traveling Station/Training Manager
Northern Air Cargo/ DHL/ Aloha Air Cargo
11.2021 - 04.2022
Created standardized training programs for other managers as well as trained employees to become trainers themselves
Implemented KRONOS into the airline's normal operation
Team leader for the company's aircraft purchasing team
Travels to Stations such as Cincinnati, El Paso, Memphis, Omaha, Anchorage, Salt Lake City, and Honolulu performing tasks such as the aircraft's weight and balance and scheduling servicing of the aircraft
Perform weight and balance of B737, B757, and B767 aircraft
Instruct cargo handlers to perform the necessary loading and onloading of cargo
Check cargo for dangerous goods or hazardous material (certified)
Run and oversee the operation including staff while ensuring a safe and on-time departure
Ensure all flight documents are received by the PIC as well as sending completed documents to upper management in headquarters.
Line Service Supervisor
Signature Flight Support
05.2019 - 04.2022
Performed tasks such as leading scheduled charters for companies such as Atlas Air, MLW, Swift Air, Miami Air, as well as corporate companies
These tasks included offloading cargo in the belly of 737/747/757/767/777 as well as EMB-135's
Other tasks included organizing a team for other services such as lavatory services, potable water, fueling/ defueling the aircraft, and cabin cleaning
My responsibilities also included maintaining our fuel farms and keeping up with our inventory/ quality Control
I handled all closeout paperwork at the end of each day and set up ramp sheets/ aircraft staging for the following day.
General/Training manager
Flightline Aircraft Services
06.2020 - 12.2021
Created and streamlined training programs for third party vendors
Instructed both ground school and on the job training for new hires as well as upgrade classes
Administered annual audits as well as initial exams
Training and performance modules based around FAA regulations and airline standards
Schedule PAA and loadmasters flights according to parent company Atlas Air's availability
Keep up with employee training records as well as hiring and terminating employees
Travels to off-line stations and performs and/or supervises contract personnel's performance of duties relating to passenger handling, servicing of aircraft, catering, and operational integrity
Ensures all handling services meet all company and governmental policies and regulations and that customers receive quality service.
Line Service Technician
Encore Jet Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
Performed tasks such as fueling fixed wing aircraft as well as rotorcraft, providing services such as lavatory servicing and catering, and scheduling out rental cars to customers per their request.
Tram driver, valet parking, toll booth operator, and crowd control
The Walt Disney Company
03.2016 - 01.2018
High quality performance led to positions such as tram driver trainer as well as new hire trainer into the resort transportation and parking department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management and Operations
Liberty University
05-2024
Accomplishments
Manager of Operations
Regional Station Manager
Lead Loadmaster
Loadmaster trainer
Affiliations
Student Pilot Fixed Wing
Timeline
Flight Operations Coordinator
Avelo Airlines
09.2023 - Current
Lead Loadmaster trainer and new hire mentor
Atlas Air Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Loadmaster
Longtail Aviation
04.2022 - 12.2023
Traveling Station/Training Manager
Northern Air Cargo/ DHL/ Aloha Air Cargo
11.2021 - 04.2022
General/Training manager
Flightline Aircraft Services
06.2020 - 12.2021
Line Service Supervisor
Signature Flight Support
05.2019 - 04.2022
Line Service Technician
Encore Jet Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
Tram driver, valet parking, toll booth operator, and crowd control
The Walt Disney Company
03.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management and Operations