Thomas Bolden
Somerset,Wisconsin
Summary
Certified Aircraft Dispatcher with a background in coordinating flight plans, monitoring weather conditions, and managing communication with between multiple departments. Strengths include high level multitasking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Services Advisor
Priester Aviation
Remote
02.2025 - Current
- Receive flight details from owners, assistants, sales and create trips based on the required schedule
- Execute trip services such as notifying FBOs of the aircraft’s arrival/departure and arranging for aircraft passenger and crew services
- Provide crew with detailed briefings to encompass all relevant flight information
- Assist in the coordination of details with preferred fleet vendors
- Facilitated all arrangements, including feasibility checks, pre-planning, and execution of required tasks for international flights.
- Review trips details to ensure adherence with FAR 135 / 91 and Priester standards to include compliance with Operational Control requirements for operations and maintenance departments
- Execute flight following and proactively communicate expected delays or concerns
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and participate in on-call rotation
- Support and promote the goals and objectives of Priester Aviation’s Safety Management System and Quality Management System
Mission Coordinator
JSX
Dallas, USA
07.2018 - 02.2025
- Coordinated flight operations for JSX Charters by tracking and dispatching aircraft efficiently.
- Serve as liaison between Pilots, Flight Ops, Maintenance, Scheduling, Guest Services, and Sales Teams
- Exercise Operational Control using meteorological analysis and evaluation of NOTAMs and TFRs
- Ensure daily activities comply with FAR’s and Company Policies while maintaining the highest level of safety
- Adjusted flight crew schedules to ensure coverage for call outs within 48 hours
- Research, review, and monitor operational factors which may impact client trips.
- Contact FBO’s and arrange fuel and services
- Arranged fuel releases or alternate payment methods to reduce cost
- Proofread and released flight plans to ensure compliance and accuracy
Sr. Tower Planner/Operations
American Airlines
DFW Airport, USA
11.2014 - 07.2018
- Plan over 400 departures using ARIS Gate Management System
- Planned aircraft weight and balance to ensure safe and efficient departures
- Coordinated push back/taxi instructions with flight crew via air to ground radio
- Collaborated with multiple departments at DFW to address operational issues
- Understood DOT HAZMAT shipping regulations to ensure compliance in shipping processes.
Ramp Agent Lead
American Eagle Airlines
MSP Airport, USA
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Closed out flights and verified flight crew received accurate data for operational readiness
- Operated tugs and pushback tractors to maneuver aircraft on tarmac, facilitating timely departures
- Loaded aircraft per load plan to ensure optimal weight distribution and safety compliance
- Start/Monitor aircraft APU and communicate with ATC on towing operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, WIAircraft Dispatcher Certificate -
Institute of Flight Operations and Dispatch
Irving, TXSkills
- Flight coordination
- Trip planning
- Weight and balance
- Operational control
- Regulatory compliance
- Weather chart analysis
- Meteorological analysis
- Proven aptitude in problem-solving
- Effective information conveyance
- Composure under pressure
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Class A CDL
Timeline
Flight Services Advisor
Priester Aviation
02.2025 - Current
Mission Coordinator
JSX
07.2018 - 02.2025
Sr. Tower Planner/Operations
American Airlines
11.2014 - 07.2018
Ramp Agent Lead
American Eagle Airlines
10.2012 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate -
Institute of Flight Operations and Dispatch