Chris Burkholder

Experience

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  Blosser Lighting

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Crew Leader/Technician
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  Shenandoah Avionics

  Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Avionics Inspector/Technician

  Install new and used avionics/instruments in aircraft; Fabricate and install new instrument panels; Fabricate and install wiring harnesses; Troubleshoot and repair fault circuits and components; Inspect the integrity of the work of my co-workers; and Perform required bi-annual inspections of the pitot/static systems and the transponders.

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  Blue Ridge Community College

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Adjunct Aviation Maintenance Instructor

  Taught AMT 233 Navigation/Communication and Control Systems & AMT 221 Non-Metallic Structures; Facilitated a learning environment in the classroom and lab; and substitute for other instructors when needed.

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  Blue Ridge Aviation

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Director of Maintenance

  Maintaining/managing aircraft fleet; Maintaining/managing inventory; Managing other mechanics; Invoicing; and Instrument Ground Instructor

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  Dynamic Aviation

  May 2014 - Mar 2017

  Perform PIC duties on the King Air 90Utilize Crew Resource Management and act as a mentor to crewmembersEnsure the safe & efficient operation of the aircraftProvide safe and precise flying for customersMaintain the aircraft in accordance with FAA and company standards Facilitate initial & recurrent classroom training for new hires & line pilotsFacilitate initial & recurrent simulator training for new hires & line pilotsDevelop training modulesReview & revise company documents Perform Second-In-Command duties for Part 135 On-Demand & Commuter OperationsFrom 09/2015 - 02/2016:Act as Second-In-Command for Part 135 commuter flights for Beacon (www.flybeacon.com) First Officer and Mechanic for the ADA (Air Data Acquisition) Department at Dynamic Aviation -Cross trained for the Aerial Application departmentPilot Beechcraft King Airs (U21A/H, A200, B200, & 200T) as FO meeting the needs of our customersMaintain the aircraft on location and perform routine maintenance at KVBW

  • King Air 90 Captain

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Flight Training Ground Instructor

    Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  • First Officer for Transportation Department

    Sept 2015 - Mar 2017

  • First Officer & Mechanic

    May 2014 - Sept 2015
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  Boutique Air, Inc.

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  First Officer

  Perform SIC duties for Part-135 scheduled commuter operations on a Pilatus PC-12Assist the PIC in operating the flight safely in compliance with the CFR's

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  Horizon Air

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2022

  Perform Captain/PIC duties on the E175 based in Portland, OR -Oversee and support the pilots in the PDX & MFR domiciles-Represent the pilot group to the management team-Assist with interviews and pilot acquisition -Lead Training and Performance Review Boards-Organize and facilitate annual vacation bidding-Represent the Chief Pilots Office at various management functions Perform First Officer/SIC duties on the E-175 based at PDX

  • Captain - E175

    Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Base Chief Pilot

    Nov 2019 - Oct 2022

  • First Officer

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2022
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  Alaska Airlines

  Oct 2022 - now

  First Officer