Zachary McGuire
Georgetown,Kentucky
Summary
Motivated professional with emerging leadership skills, known for taking initiative, supporting team success, and communicating effectively. Demonstrates reliability, adaptability, and a strong work ethic in fast-paced environments. Experienced in decision-making, problem-solving, and motivating others to perform at a high level.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Flight Support Specialist, Senior
Executive Jet Management
Cincinnati, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Exercises operational control on all EJM flights (international and domestic).
- Completes international checklist for every international flight.
- Conducts feasibility/safety review of all flights to ensure compliance with all company and FAA guidelines.
- Coordinates with multiple internal departments, including all crews for any trip changes via emails and phone calls.
- Works alongside Universal Aviation and Weather for all international trip planning, including flight plans.
- Coordinates with the international manager, leads, security, and senior leadership to conduct risk assessments on elevated trips when necessary.
- Answers emails in a shared inbox within a timely manner depending on urgency of current tasks.
- Updates and removes notes in a shared pass down with other international specialists.
- Seeks out and accomplishes process updates with the international manager.
Flight Control Strategic Planner
Wheels Up Private Jets LLC
Remote
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Helps with planning of major events that will have an effect on the operations.
- Looks further into the schedule for trips that may be an issue or need to be reviewed.
- Works with other departments to resolve issues that are day of or days in advance.
- Helps arrange and track arrival/departure slots for airports that require them.
- Answers phone calls and emails pertaining to the operation.
- Primarily focuses on trips that are leaving/entering the country. Reviews locations and resolves any issues that may come from these types of trips. AOE, E-Apis, GENDECS, Ground handling, CANPASS, Overflight exemption, ETC.....
Flight Coordinator
Wheels Up Private Jets LLC
Remote
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Ensure that all crew members are accurately briefed and re-briefed for any and all duty assigned by the company in accordance with company manuals, company operations specifications and Federal Aviation
- Regulations (FARS)
- Exercise operational control of all company flight activity
- Ensure that all appropriate company and regulatory requirements are met for each flight before trip authorization
- Ensure the safety and legality of each flight operated on a company aircraft
- Responsible for the accurate and timely flight following for the company fleet
- Ensure all required customs, immigration, international handling requirements, or foreign government regulations and requirements are met for every flight segment
- Notify and coordinate the response/resolution of all irregular operations in the company fleet and affiliate operated fleet
- Responsible for obtaining, monitoring, tracking, and disseminating any operational restriction to daily operations including, but not limited to: NOTAMS, TFR’s, noise restrictions, FBO hours of operation, and airport capabilities
- Coordinate and arrange all crew logistics
- Responsible for proactively monitoring weather and ATC status and any other possible schedule interruption to OCC groups and all other interested parties
- Coordinate the daily flight schedule to ensure each flight segment meets all company and FAR requirements including, but not limited to: crew currency, crew qualifications, crew duty requirements, aircraft airworthiness, and weather requirements
- Compile and analyze data related to the dispatch function and prepare reports as required.
Auto Care Center Service Technician
Walmart
Berea, KY
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Changed oil and filters in vehicles daily
- Installed batteries, wiper blades and bulbs using appropriate parts
- Checked fluid levels to fill and replace at appropriate time
- Rotated, installed and repaired tires by diagnosing tire issues and completing requested work
- Answered customer questions and discussed options face-to-face and over the phone
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services
- Communicated with customers to explain estimates and provide expected delivery and repair timelines; addressed customer questions or concerns to enhance customer satisfaction
- Communicated advanced mechanical information to non-mechanical people in easy-to-understand terms
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Kept work garage clean, organized and efficient to meet internal and regulatory guidelines.
Shift Leader
Little Caesars
Mount Vernon, KY
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion
- Enforced compliance with housekeeping, safety and sanitary requirements to protect team members and customers
- Reviewed applications and resumes and recommended top candidates for interviews
- Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movements
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to department productivity
- Conducted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines
- Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2020
Skills
- Time Management
- Creative Problem Solver
- Excellent Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
- Critical Thinking
- Confidence balanced with humility
- Accountability and responsibility
- Integrity and ethical judgment
- Strong communication skills
Certification
- Completed FAA-Approved Aircraft Dispatcher Training at Flamingo Air in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Certificated Aircraft Dispatcher.
- Helped establish and create the process for the Canada Cost Recovery Program.
- Coordinated and successfully lead the Risk Assessment for the first trip to Israel for an EJM tail in two years.
Timeline
International Flight Support Specialist, Senior
Executive Jet Management
01.2024 - Current
Flight Control Strategic Planner
Wheels Up Private Jets LLC
02.2023 - 09.2023
Flight Coordinator
Wheels Up Private Jets LLC
03.2021 - 02.2023
Auto Care Center Service Technician
Walmart
06.2017 - 02.2021
Shift Leader
Little Caesars
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Eastern Kentucky University