Experience

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  Aerosmith aviation

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2006

  A&p mechanic

  - Installed, removed, and balanced single-engine and multi-engine piston, turboprop, and turbojet flight controls. - Conducted oxygen system testing and repair, landing gear bearing lubrication, screw and fastener changes, flap system repair and calibration, part specification, and ordering. - Collaborated with a team of painters and mechanics performing general repairs and inspections of medium and large-sized aircraft.

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  American flyers

  Apr 2007 - Nov 2007

  Flight instructor, cfii

  • Assembled curriculum, taught, and evaluated primary and advanced flight students. • Administered instrument proficiency checks and flight reviews. • Collaborated with other senior instructors in the training and development of future certified flight instructors.

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  Gta air, inc

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2009

  135 charter pilot | a&p mechanic

  • Lead pilot for a team of pilots performing on-demand charter operations. • Conducted and supervised on-demand freight and passenger charter flights. • Revised company operational specification manual and assisted Chief Pilot in gaining certification for entry into Canada and Mexico. • Repaired and maintained single and twin-engine fixed-wing aircraft to Part 135 standards.

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  True north aviation

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2023

  Founder | chief pilot

  • Perform Pilot services in single and multi-engine piston and turbine aircraft. Responsible for aircraft management on behalf of aircraft owners and operators. • Developed an aircraft management system for private aircraft owners & operators saving clients 7% in yearly operational costs on average.• Built web based solutions customized to each client's needs.• Guided 6 aircraft brokerage deals worth over $5.5 million dollars and mediated 4 high-value partnerships between various stakeholders. Show less

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  Freelancer

  May 2015 - Feb 2018

  Full stack software developer

  • Designed, tested, debugged, and implemented full stack application code in multiple programming languages and frameworks. • Used propositional logic, planning, search, and A* heuristics to create an AI that finds an optimal route to deliver cargo to destinations around the world.• Developed a health management system with Python, Flask, and JavaScript and provided realtime updates using Redis-Server and SocketIO.• Designed and built API using Python, SQL, and PostgreSQL database.

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  Digital trust sa

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

  React native ios and android developer

  • Developed and maintained iOS and Android app using React Native, Redux, and Meteor best design practices. • Completed 26 major function requests. • Debugged and improved codebase, data structures. • Increased security and performance of Meteor API and MySQL database. • Evangelized and initiated use of Redux and functional programming techniques.• Achieved 300% increase in monthly signups.

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  Midwest partitions, inc

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2019

  Chief pilot

  • Operated aircraft on behalf of CEO to hundreds of destinations throughout the United States.• Coordinated logistical trip plans for passengers.

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  Frontier airlines

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2023

  Airline pilot

  • Operate Airbus 320 series aircraft and assist in flight preparation. Awarded Airbus 320 Type Certification.• Conduct Pre-flight inspection to ensure all navigation, safety and operating systems are working properly.• Supervise fueling, ground power unit, baggage loading and appropriate servicing of aircraft.• Maintain regular contact with cabin crew to ensure safety, comfort, and convenience of all passengers.• Maintain proficiency throughout consistent training programs.

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  United airlines

  Apr 2023 - now

  Airline pilot