James Onieal
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Ashlyn Bradshaw
I first met James and his team at the RTAG convention during a
Charles "Chip" Argumaniz
Aviation hiring has experienced extremes on both ends of the spectrum, and in a relatively short period. James is not just a coach, he is a student of the career field that closely studies the trends of the industry and is well connected at all levels. He is to the aviation job market what a seasoned trader is to the stock exchange. James has a way of coaching people through the process, regardless if it is a downturn in the market or a booming one. I have met others on his team and they all are great ambassadors of the brand he has created and they all subscribe to the same values and principals of the organization. They truly listen to your core needs and wants and develop the best approach to help you achieve it. Many of the people who work here have different airline jobs yet they do not seem to push toward their path on you but rather help you find yours. James has put together a great team and I highly recommended that anyone looking for assistance with aviation career goals, speak to James first.
Ashlyn Bradshaw
I first met James and his team at the RTAG convention during a
Charles "Chip" Argumaniz
Aviation hiring has experienced extremes on both ends of the spectrum, and in a relatively short period. James is not just a coach, he is a student of the career field that closely studies the trends of the industry and is well connected at all levels. He is to the aviation job market what a seasoned trader is to the stock exchange. James has a way of coaching people through the process, regardless if it is a downturn in the market or a booming one. I have met others on his team and they all are great ambassadors of the brand he has created and they all subscribe to the same values and principals of the organization. They truly listen to your core needs and wants and develop the best approach to help you achieve it. Many of the people who work here have different airline jobs yet they do not seem to push toward their path on you but rather help you find yours. James has put together a great team and I highly recommended that anyone looking for assistance with aviation career goals, speak to James first.
Ashlyn Bradshaw
I first met James and his team at the RTAG convention during a
Charles "Chip" Argumaniz
Aviation hiring has experienced extremes on both ends of the spectrum, and in a relatively short period. James is not just a coach, he is a student of the career field that closely studies the trends of the industry and is well connected at all levels. He is to the aviation job market what a seasoned trader is to the stock exchange. James has a way of coaching people through the process, regardless if it is a downturn in the market or a booming one. I have met others on his team and they all are great ambassadors of the brand he has created and they all subscribe to the same values and principals of the organization. They truly listen to your core needs and wants and develop the best approach to help you achieve it. Many of the people who work here have different airline jobs yet they do not seem to push toward their path on you but rather help you find yours. James has put together a great team and I highly recommended that anyone looking for assistance with aviation career goals, speak to James first.
Ashlyn Bradshaw
I first met James and his team at the RTAG convention during a
Charles "Chip" Argumaniz
Aviation hiring has experienced extremes on both ends of the spectrum, and in a relatively short period. James is not just a coach, he is a student of the career field that closely studies the trends of the industry and is well connected at all levels. He is to the aviation job market what a seasoned trader is to the stock exchange. James has a way of coaching people through the process, regardless if it is a downturn in the market or a booming one. I have met others on his team and they all are great ambassadors of the brand he has created and they all subscribe to the same values and principals of the organization. They truly listen to your core needs and wants and develop the best approach to help you achieve it. Many of the people who work here have different airline jobs yet they do not seem to push toward their path on you but rather help you find yours. James has put together a great team and I highly recommended that anyone looking for assistance with aviation career goals, speak to James first.
Credentials
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Airline Transport Pilot: Airplane Multiengine Land
Federal Aviation AdministrationJan, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Type Ratings: BE-300, CE-680, ERJ-170 (SIC), ERJ-190 (SIC)
Federal Aviation AdministrationJan, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Commercial Privileges: Airplane Single Engine Land & Sea
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FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
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First Class Medical Certificate
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Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI): Airplane Single & Multiengine, Instrument Airplane
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Ground Instructor: Instrument
Federal Aviation Administration
Experience
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Raven
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Jan 2010 - Present
Founded a global career development firm focused on helping clients achieve their professional aspirations. Services include career coaching, resume writing, cover letter creation, interview preparation, job fair preparation, LinkedIn profile optimization, and compensation negotiation. Conduct sales and marketing efforts with the goal of connecting with new and existing clients and delivering a truly personalized and memorable experience. Founded a global career development firm focused on helping clients achieve their professional aspirations. Services include career coaching, resume writing, cover letter creation, interview preparation, job fair preparation, LinkedIn profile optimization, and compensation negotiation. Conduct sales and marketing efforts with the goal of connecting with new and existing clients and delivering a truly personalized and memorable experience.
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Federal Aviation Administration
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Navaids Inspection Pilot & Instructor Pilot - King Air 300
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Mar 2012 - Present
Serve as an FAR Part 91/135 Captain/Mission Commander, managing flight inspection certification and surveillance flights throughout the Great Lakes Region. Area of responsibility encompasses North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Operate a fleet of King Air 300 aircraft equipped with Collins ProLine 21 Avionics, staffed with two pilots and one technical mission specialist.Coordinate with operations department to construct mission schedules, obtain airspace clearances, and plan required inspections of ground based navigational aids and published instrument procedures. Review Instrument Approach Procedure technical data, Airport Chart Supplement information, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for accuracy and work closely with Air Traffic Control and ground facility counterparts to accomplish required inspections, maintain system integrity, and issue time critical NOTAMs. Fly approximately 300 hours per year. Show less
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Part 121 Air Carrier Safety Inspector
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Performed regulatory oversight of New York's Class B airspace, John F. Kennedy Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and four FAR Part 121 Air Carriers. Responsibilities covered a wide array of disciplines including customer service, technical advisory services, and general aviation/air carrier regulation. Provided general oversight including: answering questions from the non-aviation public, working with Air Traffic Control to mitigate noise complaints, responding to Congressional inquiries, investigating pilot deviations, conducting pilot/company enforcements, investigating "Whistleblower" safety complaints, and conducting ramp checks.Additionally, performed oversight over a large Part 121 Supplemental Cargo Carrier operating Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft worldwide. Completed special projects including: reviewing and approving Flight Crew Training Manuals, 767 fleet and 180 minute ETOPS certification, assisting with Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) management, and managed a team conducting APG performance software approval process. Show less
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Performance Flight
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
Managed a mid-sized FAR Part 61 flight school and FAR Part 91 aircraft management company operating 20 Cirrus and 2 TBM 850 aircraft. Staff included 8 instructor pilots and 3 executive/mentor pilots working with over 50 clients. Operational duties included allocating aircraft, tracking and scheduling maintenance, coordinating with maintenance and product vendors, and assisting instructor/administrative staff. Maintained existing client relationships, recruited new clientele, performed sales demonstrations, and paired staff with new clients. Developed new policies, created a new flight operations manual, updated maintenance tracking procedures, and implemented an operational control policy. Enhanced regulatory compliance with required maintenance inspections, reduced aircraft downtime by 20 percent, and substantially increased aircraft availability. Show less
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NetJets
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United States
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Aviation & Aerospace
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700 & Above Employee
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First Officer - Citation Sovereign
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Nov 2007 - Jan 2010
Transported executive and VIP clientele throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico under FAR Part 91, 91K, and 135 on-demand regulations in a fleet of Cessna Citation Sovereign aircraft. Flights served small, medium, and large destinations with a strong focus on short field/high-density altitude operations including the Rocky, Sierra Nevada, Cascade, and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges. Focused heavily on developing a genuine customer service experience centered on personalized interactions. Transported executive and VIP clientele throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico under FAR Part 91, 91K, and 135 on-demand regulations in a fleet of Cessna Citation Sovereign aircraft. Flights served small, medium, and large destinations with a strong focus on short field/high-density altitude operations including the Rocky, Sierra Nevada, Cascade, and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges. Focused heavily on developing a genuine customer service experience centered on personalized interactions.
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Republic Airways
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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First Officer - Embraer 170/175
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Feb 2007 - Nov 2007
Performed FAR Part 121 regional airline flights throughout the Eastern and Central United States on Embraer 170/175 aircraft. Flights were conducted on behalf of US Airways express serving midsize and large markets. Performed FAR Part 121 regional airline flights throughout the Eastern and Central United States on Embraer 170/175 aircraft. Flights were conducted on behalf of US Airways express serving midsize and large markets.
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Colgan Air, Inc.
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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First Officer - Saab 340
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Jun 2005 - Feb 2007
Performed FAR Part 121 regional airline flights throughout the Northeastern, Mid Atlantic, and Southern United States on Saab 340 aircraft. Flights were conducted on behalf of United and US Airways express serving small and Essential Air Service (EAS) markets. Gained extensive experience flying in all-weather conditions including snow, ice, and near convective activity/thunderstorms. Performed FAR Part 121 regional airline flights throughout the Northeastern, Mid Atlantic, and Southern United States on Saab 340 aircraft. Flights were conducted on behalf of United and US Airways express serving small and Essential Air Service (EAS) markets. Gained extensive experience flying in all-weather conditions including snow, ice, and near convective activity/thunderstorms.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Flight Instructor
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Jul 2004 - Jun 2005
Trained Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor candidates seeking certification under FAR Part 141/142 regulations in Cessna and Piper Single Engine Aircraft. Selected to work one-on-one with struggling students to help identify knowledge gaps, reintroduce training concepts, clarify learning objectives, and increase confidence. Maintained a first time student pass rate in excess of 95 percent across all courses. Trained Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor candidates seeking certification under FAR Part 141/142 regulations in Cessna and Piper Single Engine Aircraft. Selected to work one-on-one with struggling students to help identify knowledge gaps, reintroduce training concepts, clarify learning objectives, and increase confidence. Maintained a first time student pass rate in excess of 95 percent across all courses.
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Education
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. Aeronautical Science
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