Experience

Allegiant

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• System Chief Pilot (119)

  • Sep 2020 - Present

• Captain A-320

  • Oct 2018 - Present

• Captain/Check Airman

  • May 2016 - Present

• Captain/Fleet Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Responsible for training and evaluation of all MD-80 pilots, Check Airmen and Instructors. Maintenance of fleet manuals. Member of the Flight Standards Review Board and Flight Standards Board. Current in line operations as MD-80 Captain.



World Airways

• Airlines and Aviation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Captain/Check Airman

  • Apr 1989 - Mar 2014

  Selected to be in initial class of pilots/Check Airmen during aircraft induction into fleet, including FAA Proving Runs. Conducted Operating Experience (OE) in the aircraft, regulatory line checks, classroom instruction, curriculum development, simulator instruction and evaluation/checking. Operated into the most challenging environments worldwide, including Afghanistan and Iraq in support of the US Department of Defense. Accumulated more than 2,600 hours as Pilot-in-Command.

• VP Flight Operations/Director of Operations, Chief Pilot

  • Jan 1996 - Jun 2003

  Responsible for the leadership, direction and support of 550+ pilots and functional teams including Flight Operations, Technical Publications, Operations Control Center and Dispatch. Managed a $65MM budget. Maintained a close relationship with the FAA including Operations Specifications management. Worked closely with the National Air Carrier Association in their lobbying efforts for regulatory changes and developments. Maintained a close relationship with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who represented the pilot group.-Managed and implemented Air Carrier Certificate move from Eastern Region to Southern Region. -Implemented RVSM for Oceanic and EuroControl area of operations, and RNP 01 RNAV operations.-Initiated and introduced Electronic Flight Bag/SatCom to MD-11 and DC-10 Fleet resulting in operational cost savings.-Changed from a manual records system to electronic records keeping including electronic forms/signature authorization and coordinating Crew Scheduling /Crew Records/Flight Following software resulting in reduced manpower requirements, increased reliability and improved regulatory compliance.-Implemented paper-less manuals and information system for pilot group.-Initiated ATOS/SMS system company-wide. Attended FAA SMS training at FAA.-Designed and created a new Publications department and manuals system (based on the Standard Practice System) including a comprehensive database that tied all company manuals together in one system.-Directed the Manager of Dispatch in worldwide operations. -Managed Flight Operations in support of the US Department of Defense/Air Mobility Command and US Department of State in Iraq and Afghanistan. Developed Operations Specifications for flights to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the associated coordination with Department of State, Department of Defense, and United Nations Security Council. Personally operated first civilian flights into Baghdad and Kabul during Operation Enduring Freedom.



Northwest Airlink Airlines

• Captain, Check Airman

  • Oct 1986 - Apr 1989

  Hired as Captain on BA-3100. Check Airman on BA-3100 and SF-340 Hired as Captain on BA-3100. Check Airman on BA-3100 and SF-340



Self Employed

• Owner

  • 1985 - 1986

  Operating corporate aircraft for various operators. Operating corporate aircraft for various operators.



Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO)

• Pilot

  • Apr 1983 - Nov 1984

  Line pilot flying company executives. Line pilot flying company executives.