WILLIAM KOLSTAD
Ione,CA
Summary
Desire for the position with responsibility of safety compliance and Management. Knowledgeable safety professional with solid history of managing and auditing safety teams and driving operational success. Skilled in root cause analysis and risk management that enhance productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager SMS & ASAP
Breeze Airways
07.2023 - 06.2026
- Authored and implemented a comprehensive SMS and reporting system for the entire organization.
- Leads the sustainability, improvement, and compliance of the Breeze Airways Safety Management System.
- Created an organization-wide system for robust analysis of safety performance and mitigation efforts.
- Leads SMS promotion efforts to include communications, newsletters, analytics, and training for the entire organization.
- Chairs SMS Review Boards, supports divisional leaders in management of safety efforts and advises the Accountable Executive on areas of improvement.
- Leads organizational safety risk management activities and senior leadership training.
- Oversee the Breeze reporting systems and management of multiple manuals and policies.
- Ensures continuous improvement, integration and full implementation of the SMS throughout Breeze.
Director of Safety, Security and Compliance
Northern Jet Management
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Developed, implemented and Managed the the Safety Management System, Internal Evaluation Program, Emergency Response Plan.
- Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) Security Coordinator and Badge Signatory.
- Developed and conducted safety, auditor, and emergency response training.
- Company Focal-Point to the FAA, regulatory agencies, airport, and external audit organizations.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive internal evaluation program that covered 46 audit areas across 8 disciplines.
- Led proactive and predictive Divisional safety risk management and mitigation activities.
- Managed the employee reporting system and was primary investigator for identified hazards, incidents and safety reports.
- Led quarterly safety committees and management meetings that monitored performance and effectiveness.
- Authored, implemented and maintained multiple safety and security manuals.
- Elevated safety across the organization to International standards and practices enabling multiple organizational partnerships and expedited business growth.
Vice President of Safety and Security
Corvus Airlines
08.2010 - 09.2018
- Regulatory Part 119 VP of Safety responsible for the development and management of SMS and company safety programs and training.
- Company TSA Airline Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP) Security Coordinator.
- Emergency Command Center liaison to the FAA and NTSB for 49CFR 830 reporting, NTSB Party Member, and Company Safety Investigator.
- Safety Post-holder responsible to the Company President, CEO and the Board of Directors.
- Author and manual owner of the Safety Management System (SMS), Emergency Response Plan (ERP), HAZMAT program, Internal Evaluation Program, and Security Management System (SeMS) manuals.
- Led Senior Management Review Boards in the monitoring of safety and security performance.
- Company focal-point for over 25 external audits annually including DOD, 23 Oil & Gas Companies, and Code-Share Partner Airlines.
- Oversaw all internal safety and security audits and auditors.
- Guest speaker at multiple aviation safety and manufacturer conferences.
- Oversaw the implementation of International standards across the organization for IOSA certification.
E-3C AWACS Instructor Flight Engineer and Ground/Flight Safety Manager
962 Airborne Air Control Squadron
06.2005 - 08.2010
- Key Flight Crew member responsible for the inspection, aircraft system management, ground servicing and handling, radio communications, and safe operation in combat environments.
- Trained and instructed new student Flight Engineers in aircraft system operation, emergency procedures and Initial Operating Experience (IOE) flights.
- Managed the Organization's Flight Safety programs and performed as primary investigator for incidents.
- Performed Airfield Manager duties overseeing safety and security including an aero club and an uncontrolled dirt runway.
- Collaborated with USDA and aircrews for bird and wildlife control on the airfield and bird exclusion zones.
- Collaborated with snow removal teams for priority clearing of taxiways and ramp areas.
- Responded to all airfield and inflight emergencies.
- Emergency Response drill evaluator.
Flight Engineer and Ground/Flight Safety Manager
964 Airborne Air Control Squadron
09.2002 - 05.2005
- E-3B/C Flight Engineer, conducted Global operational and Air Sovereignty missions.
- Crew scheduler responsible for the management of assigned Flight Crews training, leave, duty time, and qualification.
- Trained the organization's safety program to newly assigned personnel.
- Developed and implemented Flight Risk Management Software to identify mission risk and escalate mitigation responsibility to appropriate authorities.
- Conducted monthly safety compliance audits for facilities, security, and practices.
- Collaborated with the Airfield Manager during Flight activities and coordination with airborne Flight Crews.
- Responded to airfield emergencies with Airfield Manger.
Base Flight Safety Manager
Elmendorf AFB
01.2001 - 09.2002
- Managed Base Flight Safety program for six flying organizations, over 13,000 employees and over 100 aircraft.
- Flight Safety Trainer for subordinate Safety personnel and offices.
- Trained safety professionals in investigation techniques, inspection, audit, compliance, and program management.
- Reviewed and updated safety programs and instructions.
- Performed all daily airfield/runway compliance inspections, security and perimeter inspections, facility audits, wildlife disbursements, and operational process audits.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings with unit assigned Safety staff.
- Authored safety newsletters and reviewed safety awards.
- Responsible as First Responder and on-scene investigator to all airfield emergencies and coordinated annual multi-agency airport emergency response drills.
- Investigated and reported over 200 incidents with recommendations and mitigations to prevent recurrence.
- Go-to investigator for the Base Commander; Single Investigator on two incidents totaling over $1M in damage each.
- Reviewed and approved airfield construction permits for Safety.
- Oversaw airfield construction projects for adherence to the contracts, regulations, Airfield Management Manual, safety and security compliance.
- Pallet build-up member; Ensured palletized cargo was properly built and labeled per shipping standards.
- Armed Wildlife Agent for the installation and off-base properties; Badged and ticket authority through the State of Alaska.
- Enforced Base and State wildlife regulations and permits.
Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman and Ground/Flight Safety Representative
90th Fighter Squadron
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Lead Maintenance Craftsman; Managed all maintenance activities, assigned technicians and work schedules.
- Ensured serviceability of assigned aircraft and maintained 25 mission capable aircraft ahead of daily flying schedule.
- Primary maintenance trainer for newly assigned technicians.
- Vehicle management officer and trainer; managed assigned personnel drivers training and license privileges.
- 10k Forklift and 45-passenger bus trainer.
- Managed Unit Ground/Flight Safety Program and training.
- Developed a comprehensive and effective safety management system for the organization that included audits, inspections, training, record keeping and procedures.
- Conducted over 2,000 investigations and reports on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and made multiple recommendations that resulted in aircraft design changes at manufacturing.
- Augmented the Base Safety Office weekly in performing Airfield Manager duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Cross-functional team management
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Manager SMS & ASAP
Breeze Airways
07.2023 - 06.2026
Director of Safety, Security and Compliance
Northern Jet Management
10.2018 - 06.2023
Vice President of Safety and Security
Corvus Airlines
08.2010 - 09.2018
E-3C AWACS Instructor Flight Engineer and Ground/Flight Safety Manager
962 Airborne Air Control Squadron
06.2005 - 08.2010
Flight Engineer and Ground/Flight Safety Manager
964 Airborne Air Control Squadron
09.2002 - 05.2005
Base Flight Safety Manager
Elmendorf AFB
01.2001 - 09.2002
Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman and Ground/Flight Safety Representative
90th Fighter Squadron
01.1996 - 01.2001
Associate of Science - Aviation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Awards
2010 Elmendorf AFB, Base Commander's Safety Award
2007 Arctic Survival School Achievement Award
2000 Pacific Air Forces Commanders' Flight Safety Individual of the Year