Experience

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  Tudor Investments

  • United States
  • Financial Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Part 91 Director of Training and Standards: Global Express XRS, Falcon 2000EX EASy.

    • Jun 2020 - Present

  • Part 91 Domestic/International Captain: Global Express XRS, Falcon 50EX

    • Mar 2015 - Dec 2022

    Tudor Investments - Oxford, CT 06/14 to PresentSafely and expeditiously transport business executives, board members, family members and their guests to domestic and international destinations. Responsible for obtaining required weather, flight planning, fuel planning, weight and balance, and performance calculations. Liaison with passengers regarding questions and concerns to ensure a seamless and safe flight. Assisted with IS-BAO certification. Co-pilot: Caravan and Twin Otter

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  The Whitewind Company

  • Hartford, Connecticut Area

  • Part 91/135 Domestic/International Captain: Gulfstream 650, Global Express XRS/6000

    • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Hartford, Connecticut Area

    Responsible for obtaining all required weather, flight planning, fuel planning, weight and balance, and performance calculations. Liaison with passengers regarding questions and concerns to ensure a seamless and safe flight. Initial Gulfstream G650 Pilot: for potential purchase. Global 6000 Entry into the fleet: Assisted in developing aircraft SOP’s. FAR 135 Instructor Pilot: Special emphasis areas to include CPDLC, Data link and ADS-B.

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  Bombardier

  • Hartford, Connecticut Area

  • OEM Demonstration Pilot in Command Global Express /XRS/5000/6000, Challenger 604/605, Challenger 300

    • Jan 2006 - Jul 2013
    • Hartford, Connecticut Area

    OEM Demonstration Pilot responsible for the safe conduct of demonstration flights, aircraft delivery and interim lift in worldwide operations in accordance with Bombardier policies, FAA and Transport Canada regulations. Conducted international operations with special emphasis in traditional and emerging markets. Participated in trade shows and marketing events. Interacted with potential and existing customers. Assisted production flight test with aircraft diagnostic and return to service flight tests. Standards Captain: Global Express /XRS/5000/6000 and Challenger 300 training and standards. Responsibilities included international and domestic training. Mentoring new pilots and captain upgrade candidates. Conducted pilot evaluation and yearly company standards flights. Technology Integration: introduced next generation EFB’s and flight deck/cabin integration. Liaised with product developers for next generation cabin management and entertainment systems. Developed applications for corporate aviation. Software Administration: Worked closely with flight planning service providers. Managed pilots and aircraft access to regulatory documentation. Assistant Flight Operations Officer: Assisted sales and scheduling with operational, regulatory compliance and performance calculations.

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  TAG Aviation

  • White Plains NY

  • Part 91/135 Domestic/International Captain: Global Express XRS

    • Aug 2005 - Jan 2006
    • White Plains NY

    Responsible for obtaining all required weather, flight planning, fuel planning, weight and balance, and performance calculations. Liaison with passengers regarding questions and concerns to ensure a seamless and safe flight.

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  Citigroup

  • White Plains NY

  • Part 91 Domestic/International Captain: Global Express, Falcon 2000/900EX

    • Jan 2003 - Aug 2005
    • White Plains NY

    Responsible for obtaining all required weather, flight planning, fuel planning, weight and balance, and performance calculations. Liaison with passengers regarding questions and concerns to ensure a seamless and safe flight. Falcon 900EX Fleet Manager: Ensured company Standard Operating Procedures were followed performed yearly crew evaluation and maintained aircraft regulatory compliance.

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  Rifton Aviation

  • Newburgh NY

  • Part 91/135 Chief Pilot/Director of Training/Check Airman: PIC Citation Excel, Falcon 2000

    • Jul 2000 - Dec 2002
    • Newburgh NY

    Assisted with the certification of the FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. Pilot in Command during FAA proving flights. Performed administrative, management and regulatory duties. Liaison with local FAA inspectors. Developed and revised aircraft operating procedures and checklists. Directed staffing requirement of pilots and cabin crew to include hiring and performance evaluations. Worked closely with flight scheduling related to use of company aircraft. Implemented and oversaw all applicable training programs and associated manuals. Ensured compliance of all training programs with current FAA regulations and guidance. Scheduled crew member training. Tracked all training/checking records. Administered FAA Part 135 check-rides to ensure FAA and company operations and procedures for both initial and recurrent pilots.

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  Heartland Aviation, LLC

  • Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

  • Part 135 Chief Pilot/Check Airman/Captain: Cessna 310, 402, 414, Citation II

    • Jan 1999 - Jul 2000
    • Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

    On-demand charter operations. Formulated and implemented departmental plans and policies. Ensured and verified Company flight operations are conducted in accordance with applicable FAR’s and Company policies. Established operational performance standards. Maintained and distributed the Company Operations Manual and appropriate revisions. Ensured prompt reporting, filing and follow-up action to the FAA. Directed staffing requirement of pilots to include hiring and performance evaluations. Worked closely with flight scheduling related to use of company aircraft. Administered FAA Part 135 checks to ensure Federal Aviation Regulations, company operations and procedures for both initial and recurrent pilot personnel are strictly adhered to. Ensured standardization of all flight crew members.

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  American Eagle Airlines

  • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • First Officer: Saab 340

    • Jun 1998 - Nov 1998
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    Scheduled Domestic Regional airline operations.

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  Discovery Air Charter

  • Tittusville FL

  • Chief Pilot/Chief Flight Instructor/Captain: Cessna 337, Piper PA-31

    • Jul 1997 - Jun 1998
    • Tittusville FL

    On-demand charter operation. Assisted the Director of Operations in performing administrative, management and regulatory duties. Chief Flight Instructor: Supervised Flight Instructor staff. Performed required stage checks and monitored students progress and required records.

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  Merritt Island Air Service

  • Merritt Island FL

  • Owner/Vice President/Director of Operations/Chief Pilot/Chief Flight Instructor/Captain

    • Jan 1996 - Jun 1998
    • Merritt Island FL

    Pilot in Command on Piper PA-34, PA-31: Upstart and management of the FAR Part 135 charter flight operations certificate and the FAA Approved 141 Flight School. Performed required stage checks and monitored students progress and required records. Supervised daily activities of the FBO. Provided hiring and supervision of flight crew members, flight instructors, office personal, line service and maintenance.

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  Colgan Air

  • Lacrosse WI

  • Part 135 Domestic Captain: Cessna 310 and 340, Piper PA-34 and PA-31

    • Jul 1995 - Jan 1996
    • Lacrosse WI

    On-demand charter operations. Safely and expeditiously transport VIP's to domestic destinations. Responsible for obtaining all required weather, flight planning, fuel planning, weight and balance, and performance calculations. liaison with passenger’s regarding questions and concerns to ensure a seamless and a safe trip.