Airline Transport Pilot - Airplane MEL
Type Rating: B757/B767 DC8 (DC8: SIC privileges only)
FAA Class I Medical
FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit: Restricted
Flight Engineer: Turbojet
Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic
Advanced Ground School Instructor
Passport
International Shot Record: Yellow Fever
Total Time: 5,134
Pilot-in-Command: 1,800
Multiengine: 3,723
Jet: 3,595
Flight Engineer: 11,250
Simulator Instructor: 1,150
Instrument: 210
Simulator: 148
Night: 1,211
Part 121: 7,845
Flight Engineer Instructor: 2,600
May 2008 to PresentAir Transport International, Little Rock, AR
First Officer: DC-8 (63F/71F/73F)

Part 121 cargo for domestic and international operations.

May 2001
Apr 2008
American Trans Air, Indianapolis, IN
Captain: B-757 (200/300) First Officer: B-757 (200/300), B-737 (800)

Part 121 scheduled, charter, domestic, and international passenger operations.

Dec 1996
Apr 2001
American Trans Air, Indianapolis, IN
B-727 Flight Engineer Check Airman

Provide ground and flight training in aircraft, cockpit procedural trainer, and simulator to qualify aircrew members for initial qualification. Responsible to the Fleet Manager for administering check rides and verification of crewmember standardization and other duties as assigned. Serve as a Test Flight Crewmember for enhanced maintenance and conducted 2 engine ferry flights.

Oct 1993
Dec 1996
American Trans Air, Indianapolis, IN
B-727 Flight Engineer

Responsible for the mechanical preflight acceptance and servicing of the aircraft and the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft components and equipment, keep the Captain informed of the mechanical condition of the aircraft and components. Responsible for inspecting, supervising or assisting in the performance of any maintenance or servicing required by the aircraft at enroute stations where Company Maintenance personnel are not available.

Oct 1985
May 1993
Altus Air Force Base, OK
Advanced Flight Training C-141 Instructor Flight Engineer

Provided ground and flight training in aircraft, cockpit procedural trainer, and simulator to qualify aircrew members for initial qualification.

Jul 1978
Oct 1985
McChord Air Force Base, WA
C-141 Instructor Flight Engineer

Performed Worldwide missions in support of President, Department of State, and Department of Defense; extensive experience in aircraft operations and in austere operating environments.

Oct 1973
Jan 1978
Mather Air Force Base, CA
B-52 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist

Inspected, serviced and repaired both airframe and powerplant components.

Associate in Applied Science, Instructor of Technology
Community College of the Air Force - January 1993

Associate in Applied Science, Aviation
Western Oklahoma State College - December 1992

Associate in Applied Science, Flight Engineering
Community College of the Air Force - May 1992

National Intercollegiate Flying Association, Chief Judge
Civil Air Patrol - Senior Member, Command Pilot
Angel Flight - Pilot
Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) Member
Alfa Eta Rho - Upsilon Omega Chapter Member
Marriage Status: Married
Non-Smoker / Non-drinker
Hobbies: Computer programming, Weightlifting, Photography, Scuba Diving
Personal Achievements:
  • Re-written and revised B727 and B757 MEL Books to comply with new FAA guidelines.
  • As a Flight Engineer Instructor - Revised aircraft manual procedures and policies with the FAA.
  • Created and managed the first ATA Pilots Website.
  • Assisted ATA and the IS department in webpage development.
  • Created and maintained the monthly newsletter for the B727 Fleet Manager and Pilots.
  • Created and developed the B727 and B737 Simulator Exam Walkaround Booklets.
  • Assisted ATA in developing the first B737/B757 CBT courseware for the Pilots.
  • Provided graphic enhancements for manuals and courseware.
  • Created and enhanced the B727 SVT courseware for ground school.
  • B727 SVT ground school instructor.
  • Assisted AeroSim Technology Co. in evaluating and standardizing our B737 FMC training courseware.
  • Developed B737 and B757 Weight and balance computer program.
  • ALPA HIMS Committee Chairman since 2001 in helping our fellow pilots with alcohol problems.