Pilot, 02/1998 to Current
Delta Air Lines, Inc – 1030 Delta Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30354-1989
Currently: A330 International category First Officer with type rating. Assists the Captain in making critical decisions regarding the safe conduct of flight for a $250 million dollar multi-engine jetliner to worldwide destinations.Responsible for the lives of over 300 passengers and crew on a daily basis. Greets passengers and crew, performs internal and external aircraft inspections, ensures cargo has been loaded, checks fuel and weather conditions. Co-ordinates special passenger concerns with flight attendants and gate personnel. Performs liftoff, enroute and landing procedures. Co-ordinates and communicates with foreign and domestic agencies to ensure safe conduct of flight is achieved.
Previous: Domestic category First Officer: 757/767 with type rating. SIC:737NG, M88/90, 737. Domestic category Second Officer: 727
Chairman of the Board and Flight Operations Representative, 03/2008 to 02/2011
Delta Air Lines Scholarship Fund – 1030 Delta Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30354-1989
- Developed the fund as a Flight Operations Representative. While Chairman, tripled the size of the fund. Made strategic decisions regarding future targets.
- Developed innovative business plans and maintained compliance with company requirements.
- Monitored program effectiveness.
Squadron Ground Training Officer /Disaster Preparedness Officer, 10/1995 to 02/1999
USAF Reserve – Minneapolis-St Paul IAP, MN
Field Grade officer who developed and streamlined the squadron's continuing qualification ground training program. Disaster Preparedness Officer responsible for the unit's chemical warfare training. Ensured chemical warfare gear was properly maintained and distributed.
Pilot, 01/1997 to 01/1998
Sun Country Airlines – Minneapolis, MN
Second Officer on the B727
Pilot Evaluator and Instructor, 11/1995 to 12/1996
Hughes Training, Inc – Minneapolis-St Paul IAP, Minneapolis, MN
Evaluated performance of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve C-130 qualified pilots using the flight simulator as part of their continuing qualification. Provided yearly CRM training and qualification training using the classroom and the flight simulator platform.
Flight Commander and Flight Exminer Pilot, 10/1983 to 09/1995
USAF – Little Rock, Dyess and Elmendorf AFB
Flight Commander: Responsible for more than 35 officer and enlisted flight crew assigned. ALCC Duty Controller for two years: During Operation Desert Storm my management of airlift assets ensured a continuous flow of resources into the theater. On two occasions my proactive engagement during un-forecasted and severe sandstorms allowed resources to continue into the SW Asia theater unhindered.Handpicked to run the 8th Air Force Commander's C130 qualification program. Was awarded an Aerial Achievement Medal for outstanding work done on Lt General Steven Croker's behalf.
Master of Science: Aeronautical Science, 1986
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona, FL
Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering, 1983
University of Portland - Portland, OR
Awarded a four year scholarship
High School Diploma: 1978
Lakeridge High School - Lake Oswego, OR
