Wilbur Ellis
President, Aviation Company
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 46 years of experience as accomplished President/Government Executive. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Aviation and Federal Law Enforcement.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Pallas Aviation, LLC.
06.2017 - Current
- Established LLC from startup through full operation
- Successfully obtained FAA Part 125 Certificate
- Led operational team in purchase, rollout, and management of five LM-100J transport category aircraft
- Established 65+ contracts to support world wide operations
- Completed FAA requirements for required ops specs
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership
President
Emory Ellis Consulting, Inc.
10.2012 - Current
- Developes, teaches and provides aviation safety/management/technical courses to international customers
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources
Attache', U.S. Embassy, Nassau The Bahamas
Department Of Homeland Security Headquarters
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Senior DHS Law Enforcement Official for Caribbean Airborne/Maritime counter drug/terrorism operations
- Member of Ambassador's Country Team
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Introduced new technologies to international law enforcement agencies
- Negotiated on behalf of the U.S. Government on major projects
Supervisor/Operations Manager/Pilot
CBP Air & Marine-U.S. Customs Service
01.1987 - 01.2009
- National Flight/Law Enforcement Training Manager
- National Aviation Safety Officer
- Created U.S. Customs Aviation Program Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Contract Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)
- HQ field auditor. Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
Captain/Pilot
JetAire Airlines
06.1985 - 12.1986
- Line pilot
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
- Monitored and interpreted instruments to determine flight status, airline condition and geographic position.
- Coordinated with FAA air traffic controllers in safely and smoothly navigating airspace.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
Sales Manager
American Aircraft, Inc.
06.1983 - 05.1985
- Established dealer network worldwide
- Managed the Dealer Training/Flight Center
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
District Sales Manager/Flight Crew Instructor
Cessna Aircraft Company
06.1979 - 06.1983
- Established aircraft dealerships and flight schools
- Assisted customers with financing and other business requirements
- Conducted demonstration flights
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals
- Devised strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands and products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Marketing
Auburn University
Auburn, ALNo Degree - Certificate of Safety Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Profitability Optimization
- Talent Recruitment
- Program Oversight
- Process Improvement
- Business Planning
- Operations Oversight
- Risk Mitigation
- Company Representation
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contract Management
- Policy Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Leadership Team Building
- Business Development
- Operations Management
Additional Information
Airline Transport Pilot-Airplane Multi-Engine Land
Commercial Pilot, Single Engine Land
Advanced Ground Instructor
Former Certified Flight Instructor
4100+ Flight Hours
Timeline
President
Pallas Aviation, LLC.
06.2017 - Current
President
Emory Ellis Consulting, Inc.
10.2012 - Current
Attache', U.S. Embassy, Nassau The Bahamas
Department Of Homeland Security Headquarters
01.2009 - 10.2012
Supervisor/Operations Manager/Pilot
CBP Air & Marine-U.S. Customs Service
01.1987 - 01.2009
Captain/Pilot
JetAire Airlines
06.1985 - 12.1986
Sales Manager
American Aircraft, Inc.
06.1983 - 05.1985
District Sales Manager/Flight Crew Instructor
Cessna Aircraft Company
06.1979 - 06.1983
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Marketing
Auburn University
No Degree - Certificate of Safety Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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