Vesselin Slaveykov

Experience

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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  May 2010 - Jan 2012

  Worked with a team of 150+ flight instructor pilots to teach students how to fly.Gained expertise on how to work in a multi-crew environment and developed my decision making skills as a PIC of the aircraft. In charge of teaching students aviation rules, flight planning, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, instrument flight procedures, initial flight instructor training, and spacial disorientation. Helped students improve their English in order to be able to graduate from their flight programs. As a whole, the tutor lab also provided "Mock check-ride" oral exams for the students.

  • Flight Instructor

    Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  • College of Aviation Tutor

    May 2010 - Jul 2011
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  ExpressJet Airlines

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  First Officer

  Develop skills of a CFR14 part 121 Flight operation as a First Officer.Act as a Second in Command with an ATP type rating for Embraer 135/145 Learning valuable lessons in order to be able to succeed and, one day, become a Captain.

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  Thesis New York

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2016

  Co Founder | Director of Hospitality

  Developing, organizing, and managing social events within the New York City area.

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  Professional Pilots of Tomorrow

  Jan 2016 - now

  Co Founder | Vice President

  Providing unbiased information about regional airlines.Developing and organizing a free mentoring program for the pilots of tomorrow.Form partnerships with flight schools and connect students to qualified mentors.

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  JetBlue

  Feb 2017 - now

  Support and help improve the first official FODP role at JetBlue Airways. Create detailed reports on operational discrepancies, connect with flight crews and communicate to leaders pertinent information. Provide the highest level of assistance to every crewmember throughout the flight operation. Build experience in international airmanship while operating in ORCA airspace, theCaribbean, Central and South America, and Europe. Serve JetBlue as a Volunteer Mentor, helping to acclimate new-hire pilots to JetBlueAirways.

  • Flight Operations Duty Pilot

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Pilot

    Feb 2017 - now