Christopher Benson

Experience

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  Kansas City Aviation Center

  Jun 2005 - Feb 2007

  Aircraft Parts Sales Representative & Flight Instructor

  Provided aircraft parts sales and support to authorized FAA Repair Stations within a four state sales territory.Produced $80,000 in monthly aircraft parts sales revenue.Facilitated communication with aircraft manufacturers and customers regarding product concerns. Maintained relationships with original equipment manufacturers and long-term customers.Represented the company at industry trade shows and events.Provided primary and instrument flight instruction to employees and customers. Show less

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  Trans States Airlines

  Mar 2007 - Oct 2009

  Commercial Airline Pilot

  Performed flying duties as a First Officer on the EMB145 Regional Jet. Analyze preflight calculations and weather forecasts to ensure passenger safety and comfort.Assist crewmembers and ground personnel to maintain the efficiency of the airline’s daily operations. Manage aircraft systems safely within limitations.Remain proficient in company policies and FAA regulations. DBA - American Connection, United Express, US Airways Express

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  Garmin International

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2015

  Manage and maintain relationships with OEM customers.Serve as an advocate for our OEM customers within Garmin.Negotiate commercial agreements with OEM partners while balancing the needs and requirements of the business and our customers.Explore and propose innovative solutions that meet and exceed the needs of Garmin's aviation customers. Analyze trending and forecast data to determine pricing for integrated and retrofit flight decks.Act as a liaison and project manager/coordinator between the customer and Garmin's engineering teams. Show less

  • Aviation OEM Sales Manager

    May 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Aviation Support - Product Trainer

    Jul 2010 - May 2014

  • Aviation Support Specialist

    Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
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  Alaska Airlines

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2021

  • Manager, Safety Programs

    Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Manager, SMS - Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2020

  • FOQA Analyst

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2017
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  Horizon Air

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  First Officer
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  Delta Air Lines

  Dec 2022 - now

  A320 First Officer