Shelby French
General Manager at Narrows Aviation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Instrument Rating, Airplane Single Engine Land
Federal Aviation AdministrationOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Private Pilot License, Airplane Single Engine Land
Federal Aviation AdministrationMar, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Narrows Aviation
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Dec 2019 - Present
-Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of the growth, development and operations of the FBO-Develops strategic plans by studying technological opportunities, financial opportunities, market trends and industry trends, presents analysis, and implements action items-Serves as primary liaison in matters related to the airport and larger aviation community-Uses customer feedback to constantly develop and improve capabilities and processes-Heads negotiations, preparations and implementations of all product pricing, fuel contracts, hangar leases, office leases and vendor contracts-Oversees all aspects of the Narrows Aviation facilities, hangars, ramp space, equipment and products to include security, maintenance, and quality control-Provides strong leadership to foster a teamwork-oriented, high-performance culture that is safety and customer-focused-Performs management functions such as recruiting, hiring, staff scheduling, time and attendance, and managing the performance of the Narrows Aviation team-Ensures all personnel have the resources (including staff capacity, technology, equipment and training) they need to achieve their goals-Develops and implements necessary practices, procedures and equipment to maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations-Develops marketing strategies that increase airport utilization, FBO revenue and visibility in the community
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Office Manager
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Apr 2019 - Dec 2019
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ATP Flight School
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Training Support Specialist
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Jun 2018 - Apr 2019
Responsibilities: -Managed and maintained ATP's Tacoma, Washington Flight Training Center and oversaw the Everett, Washington location. -Supervised a group of 6-10 flight instructors and the flight training of 30-35 students -Addressed all issues relating to flight instructor performance with the assistance of our corporate office and the Lead Flight Instructor -Coached students with scheduling and performance issues -Confirmed Knowledge Tests, Evaluations, Solo Flights and Checkride milestones were on-track -Made contingency plans for weather, maintenance, aircraft and instructor limitations -Developed and maintained relationships with Designated Pilot Examiners -Utilized all local and national resources to fulfill checkride demand -Ensured training events were efficiently scheduled to maximize resource utilization, instructor/student flight time and aligned with scheduled maintenance events -Assisted with coordinating the relocation of aircraft for maintenance events and changes in aircraft demand at other ATP locations -Coordinated with all departments within ATP to ensure local operations aligned with corporate procedures, policies, goals and culture
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Transportation Security Officer
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Oct 2016 - May 2018
Responsibilities: -Controlled terminal entry and exit points -Operated various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects -Performed physical searches of passengers and property -Assisted supervisors with monitoring and reporting on the status and daily progress of the checkpoint -Assisted supervisors with running lanes, giving briefings, maintaining checkpoint logs, running reports and other various tasks -Received a Commendation for exemplary performance in incidence response during the Airport Protest of January 28, 2017
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PlaneSense, Inc.
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Flight Operations Manager
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2016
Responsibilities: -Flight tracked up to 100 flights per day -Effectively communicated with four departments to assure operational safety and owner satisfaction -Created, changed and canceled flight events for hundreds of owners and air charter brokers -Communicated with airport personnel, Fixed Base Operators and catering companies to fulfill owner/crew needs -Analyzed weather on an hourly basis -Oversaw 5-12 crew schedules per day and ensured all crew needs were met -Successfully trained 15 new employees to certification by on the job training in both the Crew Services Department and Owner Services Department
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Bridgewater State 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 School Dispatcher
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Jan 2013 - May 2014
Responsibilities:-Monitored all flight and ground events for operational safety and punctuality-Created daily schedule for ground and flight events-Analyzed weather on an hourly basis in order to ensure operational safety-Monitored the condition of the aircraft-Scheduled maintenance and fueling appointments -Flight tracked all scheduled flight events throughout the day-Performed data analysis projects focusing on flight student and aircraft efficiencies-Created Private Pilot Stage I, Stage II, and Final exams in October 2013
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Aviation Tutor
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Sep 2011 - May 2014
Responsibilities:-Tutored students in Private Pilot Ground School-Tutored students in Instrument Ground School
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Hannaford Supermarkets
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Lead
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Aug 2008 - May 2014
Responsibilities: -Organized and lead a team of cashiers on the front end -Monitored the efficiency of the front end -Conducted till audits multiple times per day -Conducted bookkeeping duties in the cash office -Ran service desk: Western Union, Amex Utility Payments, Money Orders, Cashing Checks and Lottery ticket sales -Performed front end duties as needed Responsibilities: -Organized and lead a team of cashiers on the front end -Monitored the efficiency of the front end -Conducted till audits multiple times per day -Conducted bookkeeping duties in the cash office -Ran service desk: Western Union, Amex Utility Payments, Money Orders, Cashing Checks and Lottery ticket sales -Performed front end duties as needed
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Education
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Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aviation Management