Colin Panitz

Experience

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  DOWNTOWN AVIATION

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Flight Instructor, Cessna 152/172

  • Trained Private and Commercial pilot applicants seeking certification under FAR Part 61. • Conducted introductory flights, developed individualized learning plans, taught ground school, and performed checkride prep.

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  MISSISSIPPI LIMESTONE CORP.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Captain, King Air 100/200

  • Conducted FAR Part 91 passenger flights throughout United States on behalf of private business owner. • Performed preflight inspections, verified passenger catering, loaded/unloaded baggage, and arranged ground transportation.

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  ANDREW BETTIS AVIATION

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  First Officer, Learjet 35/55/60

  • Conducted FAR Part 135/91 passenger, aeromedical, and cargo flights throughout United States, Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean. • Assisted passengers during aeromedical flights, loaded/unloaded cargo, and coordinated specialty service requests.

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  First Data Corporation

  Feb 2010 - Sept 2016

  Captain

  Captain, G450/550 • Conduct FAR 91 passenger flights throughout Europe, and North, South, and Central America on behalf of financial services company.• Perform preflight inspections, calculate aircraft performance, file FAA/ICAO flight plans, verify customs/overflight permits, and arrange ground-handling services. * Challenger 604 Training Captain, Learjet 60• Train new-hire Captains in Learjet performance calculations, flight planning characteristics, SOP’s, aircraft handling characteristics, and high-density altitude/mountain operations. • Maintain crew-training files for 9 pilots via FOS electronic record keeping system. • Serve as Training Coordinator for Inflight Medical Emergency Training program. Show less

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  Major Airline

  Jan 2018 - now

  First Officer