Heather Hatton

Experience

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  Regional Airline Academy

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Check Airman/Supervisor of Flight/Management Team Leader/Instructor Pilot

  Instructed Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, and multiengine candidates under FAR Part 61/141. Taught flight planning/weather, aircraft performance/limitations, navigation, slow flight, stalls, and emergency operations in accordance with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). ➢ Managed 5 instructors and 20 students. Led team meetings and conducted instructor evaluations and pre-solo check rides.➢ Conducted Private and Instrument stage checks. Evaluated airmanship, technical ability, decision-making, and maneuvers.➢ Supervisor of Flight: after hours point of contact to ensure flights landed safely and closed out flight plans.➢ Provided mentorship and instruction to students struggling with flight training. Maintained over 80% pass rate. ➢ Accumulated over 700 hours as a Flight Instructor. Show less

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  Quantico Marine Corps Flying Club

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Navy Introductory Flight Screening (IFS) Program Coordinator & Instructor Pilot

  ➢ Assigned Instructors and tracked progress of 60+ Marine Officers through the Introductory Flight Screening Program. ➢ Provided Program Director with operational statistics and progress reports while ensuring optimal program efficiency and student advancement.➢ Instructed Private and Instrument students seeking certification under FAR Part 61.➢ Reviewed general operating and FAR Part 91 flight rules, airspace, aircraft systems, and aeronautical decision-making skills.

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  ExpressJet Airlines

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  First Officer – Embraer 145

  Operated passenger flights throughout North America on behalf of Continental Express and ExpressJet branded operations under FAR Part 121. Performed pre/post-flight inspections, calculated weight & balance/aircraft performance, and reviewed weather/NOTAMs. Continually provided exceptional customer service; spoke with customers regarding delays, baggage assistance, and flight information. ➢ Extensive international mountainous airport and non-radar operating experience throughout Mexico. ➢ Specialized experience in Category II approach procedures. Flew 600+ hours annually.➢ High density airspace operating experience throughout Houston, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Chicago metroplexes. Show less

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  Piedmont Airlines

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Captain – Embraer 145

  Flew passengers throughout the United States and Canada under FAR Part 121 on behalf of American Airlines. Coordinated communications between Dispatch, Maintenance Control, ground operations, and air traffic control. Mentored First Officers on the Flight Operations Manual, Aircraft Flight Manual, crew resource management (CRM), threat and error management (TEM), and Federal Aviation Regulations. ➢ Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) Observer: monitored crew interaction and management of operational threats and errors. ➢ Completed technical reports detailing usability of procedures, human/machine interface, and provided recommendations for procedural changes. ➢ Experience operating turbine aircraft into small, uncontrolled airports. Operated 700+ flight hours annually. ➢ Served as First Officer from 2017 – 2018 performing preflight inspections and assisting the Captain with duties as needed. Show less

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  United Airlines

  Jan 2019 - now

  First Officer – Boeing 737

  Transports passengers and cargo throughout North America, South America, Caribbean, and Mexico under FAR Part 121. Perform pre-flight inspections, obtain weather/ATC clearances, load flight management computer, and calculate aircraft performance. Heather continually provides exceptional customer service and loves giving tours of the flight deck to her young passengers; handing out ‘wings’ and seeing each child’s smile as they leave the flight deck provides Heather with the utmost satisfaction. ➢ Coordinate with company personnel and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures. ➢ Communicate with passengers regarding turbulence, descent, delays, and inclement weather to provide a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience. ➢ Specialized experience in Category II/III and RNAV/RNP approach procedures and high-density airspace operations. Show less