011274 Flight Operations Instructor and Pilot
Description
This expert is an accomplished leader with a distinguished career in aviation. From the front desk of a small FBO, to the captain’s seat of a commercial airliner, she has been recognized as an effective leader who cultivates a collaborative and diverse work culture and builds partnerships internally and with external organizations. Possesses solid knowledge of the aviation industry and has been pursued by several journalistic platforms to provide advanced research and education for mass media consumption. Demonstrated capacity to present and advocate initiatives to a broad spectrum of individuals including funding agencies, private sector C-Level executives and government leaders.
Highlights Include:
• Airline Captain: International airline captain/typed Boeing 727-200 and CE 500 series aircraft. 6,000 TT. Flight Safety trained DA-20. Air ambulance, hazmat and corporate charter King Air 90, 100, 200, CE 402. Red Cross BE33. Experience in 28 makes/models of aircraft.
• Business/Aviation: 15 years in business aviation. Unique perspective from both managerial and pilot experience. Proven track record in managing budgets, together with experience in successfully developing and executing strategic plans, annual budgets and long-term funding plans. Experienced in developing operating methods to enhance business performance and meet strategic objectives.
• Organizational Leadership: Skilled in determining and refining organizational structures and requirements, with experience in integration of technical resources, change management and positioning organizations to respond to strategic opportunities including recruitment and retention.
• Communication: Skilled orator with expertise in advocating and presenting aviation topics to wide variety of audiences.
Academic Background
University of Denver, Colorado, B.A., International Business, Economics, Culture/Global Studies (National Honors Society. 3.9 GPA)
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, B.A., Journalism program undergrad
Extension Minneapolis, Embry-Riddle extension – professional pilot program
ATP |Type rated: B727, CE 500
Sea Plane rating
Flight Engineer – Turbojet powered
Aerobatics
Professional Experience
RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Flight Operations Instructor and Pilot Consultant, 2018 from to present.
Aviation Professor – State University, May 2016 – Present
Professor in the Aerospace and Aviation Department. Specializing in Aircraft Systems and Propulsion, Aviation Fundamentals, Instrument Ground School. Operational considerations for FAA Part 91, 135 and 121 operations. Expert witness experience. The best part of the job: bringing the next generation into aviation!
Director of Instructional Design – Private Academy, July 2016-Present
Collaborate with flight departments to put together a customized Part 91 and/or Part 135 eLearning ground training curriculum. Subject matter expert in mountain and high-altitude flight environments. Attend/present at aviation tradeshows, safety conferences and business aviation conventions.
Contributing Editor/Writer – Plane & Pilot, Denver, CO, Contract
Provide regular and feature aviation stories that focus on active pilots, the airplanes they fly, the gear they use and the information they need about the ever-changing world of aviation regulation.
▪ Attend industry gatherings.
▪ Interview aviation personalities and industry experts.
▪ Provide photographs, videos and other media for selected channels.
▪ Served as ultimate spokesperson for Plane & Pilot during interactions with key aviation rainmakers.
Dispatch/Charter Coordinator – International Jet Aviation, Centennial Airport, CO, Nov 2012 – Dec 2013
24/7/365 aircraft, flight, maintenance, customer and crew coordination for executive/high profile clientele. FAA Part 135 on demand charter, air ambulance, and international operations. Part 91 aircraft management. FOS software.
Professional Pilot Columnist/Writer – Disciples of Flight, NYC Aviation, Contrails, Mentor, Consumer Affairs, Business Insider, General Aviation News, Flying.com, Colorado Serenity magazine, Denver, CO, Aug 2009 - Present
Provide interesting articles about current aviation news and topics. Balanced between assigned and pitched topics. Engaged key technical experts and organizations including airline executives, flight universities and professional organizations.
▪ Up to 300,000 unique readers/month.
▪ Extensive social media network within key market sectors. 300K followers on LinkedIn. 12K on FB.
▪ Advocated to professional groups on behalf of important aviation issues.
Business Owner – ProHome Colorado, Evergreen, CO, Oct 2003 –Jul 2011
Formulated all sales and marketing strategic planning for construction warranty management business. Provided mediation services between new home construction company and new home buyers. Transformed profitability through financial downturn without degrading quality. Accomplished: administration, HR, web design, designed training programs, ProKey software and expert witness organization.
▪ Developed solutions to influence long-range goals for the business platform, which had the ability to change during the downturn of the home building sector.
▪ B2B inside and outside sales.
▪ 29 CFR uniform construction regulation compliance.
Trade show demonstrations.
International Airline Captain, Northwest Airlines/DBA Champion Air, Minneapolis, MN, Sept 1998 – Oct 2004
FAA Part 121 pilot/captain. Captained a variety of high demand clients including: professional sports teams, mainline charter, DOD contracts, VIP and package tours. Excelled from flight engineer to first officer to captain within two years.
▪ High quality flight/sim training from NATCO and Pan Am.
▪ Systems ground instructor.
▪ One of the first pilots in the air after 9/11.
▪ Crew Resource Management.
▪ MEC negotiations.
▪ Proven and respected leader.
Charter Pilot/Flight Dispatch, Aviation Charter/Jetways/Elliott Beechcraft, FCM MSP STP June 1989 – Sept 1998
▪ King Air 90, 100, 200, 350. Typed Citation 500 series. Falcon 20 first officer.
▪ 24/7 air ambulance, charter, parts runner.
▪ Dispatch and charter coordinator.
▪ Billing and accounting.
▪ Pilot hiring and background checks.
▪ Extensive Part 91, 135, 141 flying and dispatching experiences.
Professional Affiliations
Int’l 99s, NBAA via AAA, EAA, AOPA, Lambda Sigma National Honors Society, WIA