Vanessa Gutierrez
Kissimmee
Summary
Aviation safety professional with 15+ years of experience in Part 121 operations, FAA regulatory compliance, cabin safety inspections, investigations, and instructor evaluation. Proven ability to conduct surveillance, identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and ensure adherence to 14 CFR standards. Demonstrated leadership as Team Teacher overseeing instructor training, evaluation, and standardization. Background includes emergency response leadership and federal disaster deployment under ICS/NIMS.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor / Team Teacher (Lead Instructor)
JetBlue Airways
Orlando, FL
02.2017 - Current
- Conduct surveillance and evaluation of FAA-approved cabin safety training programs, ensuring compliance with 14 CFR regulations.
- Conduct compliance-based evaluations aligned with FAA regulatory standards and safety oversight requirements.
- Assess and certify crewmember competency in emergency procedures and safety performance standards.
- Identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Conduct investigations into safety concerns and training irregularities using root cause analysis.
- Prepare technical reports supporting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Lead training, evaluation, and standardization of instructors; conduct instructor surveillance and performance assessments.
- 40 hrs/week
Flight Attendant
JetBlue Airways
Orlando, FL
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Conducted safety inspections of emergency equipment and ensured FAA compliance during all phases of flight.
- Responded to in-flight emergencies and documented safety incidents per regulatory requirements.
- Variable hrs/week
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
07.2007 - 03.2013
- Delivered emergency medical care and maintained regulatory documentation in high-risk environments.
- 40 hrs/week
Rescue Squad Officer
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
South Carolina
02.2001 - 03.2007
- Served as a Member of the State of South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team, performing as a Rescue Squad Officer.
- Deployed to New Orleans, Louisiana in response to Hurricane Katrina, supporting large-scale federal disaster response operations.
- Participated in complex technical rescue operations, including structural collapse and confined space rescue operations.
- Applied Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles in multi-agency environments.
- Conducted risk assessments and hazard identification in high-risk disaster conditions.
- Coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure effective mission execution and safety compliance.
Firefighter / EMT / HazMat / Rescue Squad Officer
City of Beaufort Fire Department
Beaufort, SC
10.1999 - 03.2007
- Conducted hazard assessments, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Served as Rescue Squad Officer on South Carolina Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team.
- Coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies during emergency operations.
- 40+ hrs/week
Education
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
05-2015
Bachelor of Arts -
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ04-2026
No Degree - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL06-2020
Skills
- FAA Compliance (14 CFR Parts 91/121/135)
- Cabin Safety Inspections
- Surveillance & Audits
- Safety Investigations
- SMS
- Risk Analysis
- Instructor Evaluation
- Emergency Response
- CRM
- Regulatory Reporting
Certification
- EMT
- Firefighter I & II
- HazMat Technician
- FEMA ICS 100/200
- NIMS
- NRP
LANGUAGES
English, Native or Bilingual
Spanish, Native or Bilingual
AWARDS
Award for Outstanding Hard Work and Dedication, South Carolina House of Representatives, Award for improving the quality of life of the members of the community, South Carolina House of Representatives, Award for Heroism and Community Service, Firehouse Magazine, Award Dedication and valor in the line of duty, Congressional Fire Service Institute
Timeline
Instructor / Team Teacher (Lead Instructor)
JetBlue Airways
02.2017 - Current
Flight Attendant
JetBlue Airways
02.2014 - 02.2017
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Orlando Health
07.2007 - 03.2013
Rescue Squad Officer
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
02.2001 - 03.2007
Firefighter / EMT / HazMat / Rescue Squad Officer
City of Beaufort Fire Department
10.1999 - 03.2007
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Bachelor of Arts -
Thomas Edison State University
No Degree - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Florida Atlantic University