Robert Luke
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Credentials
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Maryland Real Estate License
Maryland Real Estate CommissionJul, 2013- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Cargo Facts
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate Editor
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Apr 2022 - Present
Actively researching and pursuing leads on fleet transactions, conversions, new start-ups, mergers, and lease partnerships and agreements in the air cargo industry. Building on relationships with key industry personnel and decision makers that have supported and depended on Cargo Facts to be the impartial media outlet the whole world listens to. Actively researching and pursuing leads on fleet transactions, conversions, new start-ups, mergers, and lease partnerships and agreements in the air cargo industry. Building on relationships with key industry personnel and decision makers that have supported and depended on Cargo Facts to be the impartial media outlet the whole world listens to.
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Head of Commercial Aircraft Sales
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Jan 2018 - Present
Provide consultation and support in the acquisition(s) of commercial airplanes to new and existing customers. Conduct market assessment to identify and prioritize potential customers. Determine strategies that benefit airline fleet management and costs. Establish and maintain partnerships to implement full support of aircraft acquisition and transition of airline fleets. Submit proposals to start-up carriers that define costs, regulatory requirements, and profitability of targeted markets. Provide consultation and support in the acquisition(s) of commercial airplanes to new and existing customers. Conduct market assessment to identify and prioritize potential customers. Determine strategies that benefit airline fleet management and costs. Establish and maintain partnerships to implement full support of aircraft acquisition and transition of airline fleets. Submit proposals to start-up carriers that define costs, regulatory requirements, and profitability of targeted markets.
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Micro Jet Network
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United Kingdom
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International Sales Consultant
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2022
Working at Micro Jet Network, Inc. in the capacity of a “International Sales Consultant” gives me the ability to help both buyers and sellers of piston engine, turbo prop, and turbine/jet aircraft globally. I specialize in the acquisition and sales of airplanes, airline operator certificates, and charter aircraft management. Either way, Micro Jet Network, Inc. has handled in excess of $200 million dollars worth of aircraft transactions to date and has helped buyers/sellers in over 25 countries get the right aircraft at the right price. Please call me to discuss your aircraft interests so that I can make sure you’re getting the best deal next time you’re buying or selling an aircraft! Show less
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US Specialty Insurance Co
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Processor
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Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Reviewing insurance applications for policy coverage on private airplanes submitted through insurance brokerage agents. Once reviewed, submitted policies for approval to the underwriters. Reviewing insurance applications for policy coverage on private airplanes submitted through insurance brokerage agents. Once reviewed, submitted policies for approval to the underwriters.
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Fidelity Investments
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Exempt Representative
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Dec 2013 - Feb 2015
Providing expert analysis and investment options to our clientele for their 401K and 403B retirement plans. Providing expert analysis and investment options to our clientele for their 401K and 403B retirement plans.
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Legal & General America
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United States
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Case Manager
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Sep 2011 - Jul 2013
Coordinate and process life insurance policies, acting as a liaison between the underwriter, general agent, and the proposed insured. Apply product knowledge to ensure underwriters rate policies in accordance with pertinent laws, regulations, and rules. Retrieve medical exams, physician statements, and financial reports to complete the underwriting process. Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner. Coordinate and process life insurance policies, acting as a liaison between the underwriter, general agent, and the proposed insured. Apply product knowledge to ensure underwriters rate policies in accordance with pertinent laws, regulations, and rules. Retrieve medical exams, physician statements, and financial reports to complete the underwriting process. Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
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Strayer University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Accounts Representative
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Sep 2007 - May 2011
Aided new and continuing students with securing financial aid to pay tuition. Provided internal support to the admissions department to achieve student registration goals. Processed daily deposits and updated financial reports with current disbursements and balances. Maintained filed documents for Department of Education audits. Learned, referenced and applied title IV funding regulations. Established client relations with students to assist with overdue tuition balances. Show less
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American Student Assistance
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Client Service Representative
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May 2004 - Apr 2007
Prepared, approved, and disbursed federal student loans guaranteed by American Student Assistance. Consulted parents and students on budgeting financial aid, aggregate loan limits, and payment resolution methods to avoid defaulting on federal loans. Calculated loan amounts including interest in accordance with the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) rates. Released loan disbursements to assigned schools in compliance with Title IV funding. Administered financial aid training and counseling at various assigned campuses. Answered an average of 55 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information. Show less
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ValuJet
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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Multiple Positions
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Jun 1994 - Jul 1996
As an operations agent, successfully scheduled aircraft in coordination with our main hub, plotted fuel and passenger loads, dispatched maintenance, ground, and emergency crew for arriving and departing aircraft. Cross trained in all facets of airport ground operations to include ticketing, gate-check in, catering, baggage claims, ramp, and assisted station manager with daily operations. As an operations agent, successfully scheduled aircraft in coordination with our main hub, plotted fuel and passenger loads, dispatched maintenance, ground, and emergency crew for arriving and departing aircraft. Cross trained in all facets of airport ground operations to include ticketing, gate-check in, catering, baggage claims, ramp, and assisted station manager with daily operations.
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Business Express Airlines
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United States
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Market Research
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Ramp Agent
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Jan 1993 - May 1994
Worked as ramp agent loading and unloading passengers and luggage on the Saab 340, Shorts DeHaviland, Beech 1900B/C, and the BAE 146 Regional jet. Provided catering to aircraft, worked with dispatch to coordinate re-fueling, weights and balance, and aircraft parking. Worked as ramp agent loading and unloading passengers and luggage on the Saab 340, Shorts DeHaviland, Beech 1900B/C, and the BAE 146 Regional jet. Provided catering to aircraft, worked with dispatch to coordinate re-fueling, weights and balance, and aircraft parking.
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Northwest Airlink
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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Ramp Agent
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May 1993 - Jul 1993
Worked on the ramp as an intern for the Northwest Airlink under Harry Pease, the ramp manager. I serviced Dornier 228 commuter props, Fairchild Metro 123's, and Dash 8-100 aircraft that were based at Logan International Airport. Worked on the ramp as an intern for the Northwest Airlink under Harry Pease, the ramp manager. I serviced Dornier 228 commuter props, Fairchild Metro 123's, and Dash 8-100 aircraft that were based at Logan International Airport.
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Cape Air
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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300 - 400 Employee
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Ramp Agent
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May 1992 - Aug 1992
My first internship at the airport under Charles (Chuck Ferrara) as a ramp agent with Cape Air. We loaded and unloaded passengers and luggage on Cape Air's Cessena 402's that ran daily service to the Cape Islands. My first internship at the airport under Charles (Chuck Ferrara) as a ramp agent with Cape Air. We loaded and unloaded passengers and luggage on Cape Air's Cessena 402's that ran daily service to the Cape Islands.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Graduate, Aviation Business Administration -
2007 - 2011
Strayer University (VA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism -
1992 - 1993
Norwich University
N/A, Civil Engineering -
1988 - 1992
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High school
High School Diploma, Public School Requirements
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