Dynamic Commercial Pilot and Manager with a proven track record at The Whitewind Company, enhancing safety and efficiency through innovative compliance systems. Expert in 135 flight instruction and aircraft systems, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork. Successfully led initiatives achieving Wyvern Wingman and IS-BAO Stage 3 certification, elevating operational standards.
Managed day to day aspects of PC-12, which included tracking & scheduling maintenance, setting up & overseeing storage / cleaning, and scheduling flights to name a few. Helped with the oversight of 4 other airplanes and several hangars. Gave instruction in a Kodiak K100 using a 135 curriculum developed by me. Established compliance systems, tracking systems, and scheduling system to increase safety.
Developed many programs, systems, policy's, guidance and departmental collaborations to find unique approaches to FAA, EASA, and other region's compliance requirements. Was the liaison between the Company and the FAA POI. Through my guidance, working with the departments of the Company, systems were structured for clarity and simplicity to elevate safety and efficiency. The Company achieved Wyvern Wingman and IS-BAO Stage 3 certification.
At different times held – Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance. Completely rewrote the GOM and PTM, using less words to improve clarity. Grew Company from $1M to over $5M annual sales through the collaboration of different companies and entity's. Held PIC position in 4 make and model airplanes at the same time. Managed up to 5 jet airplanes and several multi-engine airplanes, employing over 30 people.
Served as a reliable and dependable Hawker 700 Captain, Part 135. Consistently completed assigned tasks and supported other team members. Assisted in managing aircraft and performed some maintenance. Close working relationship with aircraft owner, managed itinerary/travel requirements. Performed FAA 135 proving flights. SWF based.
Hawker 700, 800XP Captain, Part 135. Worked with many different pilots, Atlantic Ocean crossing, exceptional wet ditching training, customer service training.
Hawker-1A Fan Captain, Part 91. Trained low time SIC, performed maintenance on aircraft, managed scheduling for 9 owners.
Hawker-700A SIC, Part 135.
PA-60 and PA-31 Captain, Part 135. A&P/IA for 135 operations on King Air 350, PA-31T, PA-60, PA-31-300.
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