Aviation Management: Highly skilled, versatile and motivated professional with solid background in airport / flight operations seeking entry-level opportunities in aviation management. In-depth knowledge of administrative processes involved in air transportation facilities operations, workplace safety, office administration, maintenance services, aircraft fueling and visitor information. Thoroughly familiar with aviation safety, regulatory and certification compliance, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations, policies and operational guidelines. Skilled flight instructor with outstanding training abilities and hands-on experience in inspection, surveillance and review of aircraft and flight operations.
Exceptional situational awareness backed by ability to absorb and process data quickly; proven to thrive in fast-paced environments demanding precision and sound judgment.
Cumulative Flight Hours: 5365.8 hrs.
Aircraft Models:
Specialties
Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance, Airport Administration, Airport Operations, Aviation Management, Aviation Security, Customer Service, FAA Regulations, Flight Instruction, Flight Operations, Fueling Operations, Ground Support, Mechanical Maintenance, Office Administration, Pilot, Ramp Operations, Safety, Scheduling, Situational Awareness, Transportation
Skywest Regional Airlines, Seattle, WA
Captain (12.2015 – Present)
Schedule Airline Operation, Crew Resource Management, Maintain On-time Arrivials & Departures, and Team environment.
Completed an Advance Qualification Program with Satisfactory performance. Perform Captain duties that pertain throughout each trip and each flight at hand. Maintained a positive team environment to ensure on time status within the position of Captain.
Sterling Flight Training Center (FTC), Concord, CA
Chief Flight Instructor (4.2013 – 12.2015)
Related Skills: Managing instructors and aircraft, flight instruction, student communication, performance evaluation.
Selected Contributions:
Transition a school finances to be profitable within one year. Upgraded school’s schedule, Dispatch and Maintenance system to be fully automated through Flight Circle. Trained students to become proficient, skilled and safe pilots, leading students through all phases of pre-solo, solo, post-solo, cross country preparation and flight, and flight test preparation phases (at least 40 flight hours as mandated by FAA regulations).
Aerodynamic Aviation LLC (formally Amelia Reid Aviation LLC), San Jose, CA
Certified Flight Instructor (6.2006 – 4.2014)
Related Skills: Aircraft and flight instruction, student communication, performance evaluation.
Selected Contributions:
Trained students to become proficient, skilled and safe pilots, leading students through all phases of pre-solo, solo, post-solo, cross country preparation and flight, and flight test preparation phases (at least 40 flight hours as mandated by FAA regulations).
Pacific States Aviation, Concord, CA
Flight Operations / Office Services Assistant / Flight Instructor (8.2012 – 3.2013)
Related Skills: Office administration, aircraft dispatch, account management, scheduling, AP, public relations, customer service, flight instruction – single engine instrument
Selected Contributions:
Administered Schedule Point scheduling system that provided users with suite of powerful scheduling, resource management, universal remote access, and resource management tools. Created custom flight academy checklist.
Organized tower tour for international flight students
United States Marine Corps Reserves, Joliet, IL
Rank: Sergeant / Mechanic / Team Leader / Section Head (8.2006 – 8.2012)
Related Skills: Heavy equipment mechanics, vehicle maintenance, boat assembly, administrative management, training, team leadership.
Selected Contributions:
Class leader of 22-member class during eight weeks as Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO.
Gathered and reported weather data to executive officer, helping promote success of drills and training events during tenure as Intelligence Chief.
Ranked in top 5 students in Small Craft Mechanics Course.
Certified Instructor of Safeboat
Aerodynamic Aviation LLC (formally Amelia Reid Aviation LLC), San Jose, CA
Flight Operations / Office Services Assistant (9.2004 – 6.2006)
Related Skills: Office administration, aircraft dispatch, account management, scheduling, AP, grounds keeping, public relations, customer service.
Selected Contributions:
Administered Schedule Master scheduling system that provided users with suite of powerful scheduling, resource management, universal remote access, and resource management tools. Repainted ground schoolroom and office, and prepared hangar for hosting major events. Created wall-sized chart of Northern California still adorning office space today.
