Steve Vollmer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Friendly Flight Instructor with extensive flight and aircraft operation experience. Covers material regarding flight conditions, cockpit instruments and airplane systems. Confident speaker, performs lectures and demonstrations for students, tracks progress and administers examinations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ENG Line Pilot
Helicopters Inc
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Performed pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Responded quickly to changing weather conditions while in flight to minimize risks associated with turbulence or wind shear events.
- Participated in regular maintenance checks of helicopters as required by the manufacturer's specifications.
- Reviewed navigation charts prior to each flight in order to plan routes effectively and efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to company policies related to safety procedures at all times.
Contract Pilot/Flight Instructor
Self-employeed
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Instructed students on aviation regulations, navigation, and aerodynamics during ground school classes.
- Implemented personalized teaching techniques that catered to the specific requirements and preferred learning methods of each individual learner.
- Analyzed pilot performance during flights, offering valuable feedback aimed at enhancing their abilities.
HAA Line Pilot
Metro Aviation Inc.
Kankakee, IL
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided medical evacuation services to remote locations in a timely manner.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Calculated aircraft weight, balance and fuel requirements for each flight.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted altitude or route as necessary.
HAA Line Pilot
Air Evac Lifeteam
Harrisburg, IL
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided medical evacuation services to remote locations in a timely manner.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Calculated aircraft weight, balance and fuel requirements for each flight.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted altitude or route as necessary.
Base Pilot Supervisor
Air Evac Lifeteam
Mattoon, IL
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed and guided a team consisting of three pilots in carrying out their daily tasks.
- Maintained schedules to provide effective coverage.
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
- Provided medical evacuation services to remote locations in a timely manner.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Calculated aircraft weight, balance and fuel requirements for each flight.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted altitude or route as necessary.
ENG Line Pilot
US Helicopers
Chicago , IL
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Responded quickly to changing weather conditions while in flight to minimize risks associated with turbulence or wind shear events.
- Participated in regular maintenance checks of helicopters as required by the manufacturer's specifications.
- Reviewed navigation charts prior to each flight in order to plan routes effectively and efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to company policies related to safety procedures at all times.
Aviation Department Manager
Ben Carter Enterprises
Atlanta, GA
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Performed pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Provided transportation services to passengers and cargo in a safe and efficient manner.
- Communicated with Yacht crew to coordinate on-board landing operations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable FAA rules and regulations while operating a commercial helicopter.
- Responded quickly to changing weather conditions while in flight to minimize risks associated with turbulence or wind shear events.
- Participated in regular maintenance checks of helicopters as required by the manufacturer's specifications.
Education
Helicopter Instrument Rating -
Lakeshore Helicopters
Kenosha, WI05-2018
Pilot Certs PPL,CPL & CFI -
Prestige Helicopters
Atlanta, GA01-2010
High School Diploma -
YCP Military School
Fort Stewart, GA07-1994
Skills
- Total Time : 6,308
- PIC : 6,221
- Rotorcraft : 6,299
- Turbine : 3,254
- Night : 485
- Instrument : 79
- Cross Country : 3,190
- Instruction Given : 950
Certification
· Commercial, Instrument Rotorcraft
· Certified Flight Instructor Rotorcraft
· First Class Medical
· US Passport: Current, Unrestricted
· FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit
· FEMA Certs ICS-100, IS-00200.c, IS-00700.b, IS-00005.a, IS-800.d
· DC SFRA
· NYC SFRA
Timeline
HAA Line Pilot
Metro Aviation Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2022
Contract Pilot/Flight Instructor
Self-employeed
10.2021 - Current
ENG Line Pilot
Helicopters Inc
08.2021 - Current
HAA Line Pilot
Air Evac Lifeteam
08.2020 - 10.2021
Base Pilot Supervisor
Air Evac Lifeteam
08.2018 - 10.2019
ENG Line Pilot
US Helicopers
04.2015 - 08.2018
Aviation Department Manager
Ben Carter Enterprises
06.2013 - 05.2015
Helicopter Instrument Rating -
Lakeshore Helicopters
Pilot Certs PPL,CPL & CFI -
Prestige Helicopters
High School Diploma -
YCP Military School
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