William Nelson
Clayton,WA
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
737 simulator instructor
Southwest Airlines
05.2023 - Current
EMB175 simulator instructor
Envoy Airlines
02.2023 - 05.2023
First Officer EMB-175
Envoy Airlines
05.2019 - 04.2021
Instructor Pilot
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
09.2000 - 07.2018
- Senior flight and simulator instructor pilot in the Boeing737/747/757/767/777/787 over4000 hours instructor and check airman time
- Instructed pilots from over30 countries and major international airlines to include Aeromexico, Qatar, Air India, Etihad, United Airlines, Cross Air, China Southern, Air China, Royal Jordanian
- 747-8 and787 flight test program adjunct pilot
- Air Force Officer and Pilot Lt Col (active and reserve) Apr1983-Aug2008
- Veteran of Panama and both Gulf Wars with over25 years experience
- Over5000 hours, including400 combat hours, in six different aircraft: T-1/T-37/T-38/C-23/C-141/C-17
- Aircraft commander, instructor, evaluator pilot, FCF pilot
- C-23 and C-141 “school house” instructor and evaluator
Military Pilot
United States Air Force, USAF
04.1983 - 08.2008
- Mentored junior pilots through comprehensive training programs, resulting in increased proficiency and confidence.
- Consistently achieved outstanding performance evaluations by demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and sound decision-making abilities.
- Developed innovative flight strategies by analyzing weather patterns and terrain features, optimizing fuel efficiency and time management.
- Utilized advanced navigation systems to accurately guide aircraft through various environments without incident.
- Led pre-and post-flight briefings with clarity and precision, fostering teamwork among crew members.
- Participated in joint military exercises with international partners, strengthening alliances through cooperation and communication.
- Supported humanitarian relief efforts by efficiently transporting essential supplies to disaster-stricken areas around the world.
- Assisted in the development of improved training materials by providing expert feedback on simulated exercises.
Education
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Air Force Flight Safety Accident Board Member Course
BS - Zoology
Brigham Young University
MA - Computer Resource and Info Management
Webster University
MS - Aeronautical Science and Flight Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Post Grad Certificate - Meteorology
Penn State University
MS - Biological Science Education
Clemson University
01.2025
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Training evaluation
- Student engagement
- System troubleshooting
- Instructional techniques
- Performance assessment
- Multimedia integration
- Expert instruction
- Real-time feedback
- Classroom management
- Record keeping
- Emergency procedures
- Student assessments
- Crew resource management
- Student progress evaluation
- Instructional material development
- Flight rules and regulations
- Aircraft systems
- Time management
LNGG
Speak, read, and write fluent Spanish.
Certification
ATPL MEL CFI CFII MEI. Graduate USAF instructor and evaluator course. Graduate Boeing Commercial Aircraft ground, simulator and flight instructor course
Timeline
737 simulator instructor
Southwest Airlines
05.2023 - Current
EMB175 simulator instructor
Envoy Airlines
02.2023 - 05.2023
First Officer EMB-175
Envoy Airlines
05.2019 - 04.2021
Instructor Pilot
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
09.2000 - 07.2018
Military Pilot
United States Air Force, USAF
04.1983 - 08.2008
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Air Force Flight Safety Accident Board Member Course
BS - Zoology
Brigham Young University
MA - Computer Resource and Info Management
Webster University
MS - Aeronautical Science and Flight Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Post Grad Certificate - Meteorology
Penn State University
MS - Biological Science Education
Clemson University
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