Elliott Leichty

Experience

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  Kropf Lumber Inc

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

  Shop Worker
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  Penn Flight School LLC

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  Flight Instructor

  Provided primary, advanced, and instrument training to students in a part 61 training environment. managed the school's online presence and welcomed new pilots to the community. Managed the flight school fleet and ensured routine maintenance was completed. Provided flight reviews and prepared students for checkrides.

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  Ameriflight, LLC

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2018

  Provided Initial Operating Experience for new hire Captains and First Officers. Provided flight and ground instruction on Aircraft Systems, Flight manuals, FARs, Operation specification, and flight operations. Prepared pilots to safely operate in a variety of environments and climates as well as weather safety and avoidance. Taught candidates Jeppesen Chart usage, manual weight and balance calculations and real life application of operational control. Provided in depth systems training and application to line flying. Engaged trainees with non-normal and emergency situations according to Ameriflight, LLC Policies and procedures during offline flights. Show less

  • Pilot Supervisor

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Training Captain

    Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Captain

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2018

  • First Officer

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2017
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  Republic Airways

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2022

  Provide on-site leadership and represent the company and codeshare partners in any and all situations. Operate a complex aircraft in a crewed environment in accordance with federal regulations and company policies. Work with the flight crew and system operations command to ensure airworthiness of the aircraft, crew, and flight planning prior to departure. Operate in the complex airspace of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Worked with the captain to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft, crew, and flight plan prior to departure. Ensured safe, efficient, and timely operation of the aircraft on the ground and in flight. Utilized a variety of resources to overcome technical, mechanical, and environmental challenges to achieve safe and reliable flight goals while operating in the complex airspace of the United States east coast.

  • Captain

    Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

  • First Officer

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2021
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  Airline

  Jul 2022 - now

  Pilot