Kyle DeFeo

Experience

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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Sept 2007 - May 2010

  Assistant - Aviation Safety Department

  • Ensured Aviation Safety Reports were distributed to correct personnel for investigation and later disseminated to entire flight department. • Duties also included administrative tasks, data entry, accident/incident investigation, and human factors analysis.• Completed Google Earth project portraying ERAU Daytona Beach flight operations three-dimensionally.

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  Westfield Flight Academy

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Flight Instructor

  Provided part 61/141 private, instrument, and commercial flight instruction in C-172, C-172RG, and PA-28 aircraft. Additional duties included rental checkouts, biennial flight reviews, and instrument proficiency checks.

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  CAE

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Supporting Crew Member, Hawker 800XPi

  Performed second in command duties in a level D simulator during client training and check rides.

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  ExpressJet Airlines

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2015

  Pilot, Embraer 145

  Provided safe and reliable transportation to a maximum of 50 passengers in a team environment while upholding the highest level of professionalism.

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  Frontier Airlines

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Pilot, Airbus A319/A320/A321

  Responsible for ensuring safe flight operations in accordance with all company policies and regulations. Frontier Airline Pilots Association (FAPA) Safety Committee Volunteer.

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jun 2016 - May 2024

  Utilized confidential aircraft flight data to increase safety margins throughout the department. After discreet communication with flight crews, individual events would be deidentified and presented to the safety, standards, and training committee managers on a quarterly basis. Trend-based data was presented to the pilot group on an annual basis to ensure complete confidentiality and anonymity of flight crews. Presentations to the Northeast Safety Roundtable (NESRT) included startle and surprise on the flight deck, as well as industry best practices for windshear avoidance. Show less

  • Captain, Gulfstream G550/G650

    Sept 2021 - May 2024

  • Assistant Safety Manager

    Sept 2021 - May 2024

  • Senior First Officer, Gulfstream G550/G650

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Gatekeeper, Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2021

  • First Officer, Gulfstream G450/G550

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
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  American Airlines

  May 2024 - now

  Pilot - First Officer, Boeing 737