Todd Lanham
Citation XLS Pilot | FAA Gold Seal CFI
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Corporate aviation professional with strong expertise in flight operations, safety protocols, and advanced navigation systems. Known for seamless coordination with crew and ground teams to ensure mission success, adapting swiftly to dynamic conditions. Highly skilled in aircraft management, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering reliable and efficient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Charter Manager / Safety Manager
ATD Flight Systems
12.2024 - Current
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Managed relationships with regulatory agencies while maintaining open lines of communication for inspections and compliance reviews.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
Citation XLS Pilot
ATD Flight Systems
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced overall flight experience for passengers through clear communication, attentive service, and smooth aircraft handling techniques.
- Fostered culture of safety and compliance, rigorously adhering to aviation regulations and standards.
- Strengthened passenger confidence and comfort by providing clear, concise in-flight communications.
- Maintained flawless safety record, adhering strictly to pre-flight checklist and in-flight monitoring protocols.
Check Airman
ATD Flight Systems
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and evaluations of student pilots, ensuring proficiency in flight maneuvers, navigation, and emergency procedures according to FAA standards.
- Conducted flight reviews and proficiency checks for certified pilots seeking additional ratings or endorsements, verifying competency and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in aircraft systems and procedures, serving as a resource for flight instructors and students seeking technical guidance.
Certified Flight Instructor
ATD Flight Systems
02.2023 - Current
- Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
Certified Flight Instructor
Kilo Charlie Aviation
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Trained students in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
- Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO 08.2006 - 5 2012
Certification
CE-560-XL (Citation XLS) SIC Type Rating
Flight Experience
- Total Time Fixed Wing: 1,599
- PIC: 1,376.8 Hours
- Turbine: 187 Hours
- Instrument: 89.5 Hours
- Airplane SEL: 1,344.1 Hours
- Airplane MEL: 254.9 Hours
- Cross Country: 477.3 Hours
- Night: 101.7 Hours
Timeline
Charter Manager / Safety Manager
ATD Flight Systems
12.2024 - Current
Citation XLS Pilot
ATD Flight Systems
05.2024 - Current
Check Airman
ATD Flight Systems
01.2024 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
ATD Flight Systems
02.2023 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
Kilo Charlie Aviation
11.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri Southern State University
08.2006 - 5 2012