Thomas VanHowe

Experience

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  Western Michigan University

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Create a friendly, positive environment to establish a good, long-lasting impression of the University for prospective students and their parents.• Manage a portfolio of prospective students, requiring excellent communication and continuous development. • Represent Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation in a positive way at various recruitment events. • Assist the Director of Recruitment and Outreach in developing and maintaining marketing material.• Lead tours of the College of Aviation for prospective students and their families while discussing the features and benefits of the College of Aviation programs. Show less

  • Undergraduate Student

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Aviation Student Ambassador

    Feb 2013 - Apr 2015
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  Masco Corporation

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Flight Operations Intern

  • Developed and implemented a new website and social media program for the Michigan Business Aviation Association.• Organized contract fuel information with various fuel companies to ensure lowest possible fuel cost.• Revised and edited department standard operations manuals and FAR compliance documentation.• Created and implemented a new method of stock room organization and material tracking to reduce waste. • Assisted the Chief Pilot by both adding and organizing files in the department’s main source of electronic information.• Other duties included various miscellaneous projects, aircraft detailing, hangar cleaning, and providing timely assistance and direction to traveling guests. Show less

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  DCT Aviation

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  Certified Flight Instructor

  • Provided instruction to students in Piper Warrior, Archer, Arrow and Dakota aircraft. • Emphasis placed on safety, single pilot resource management, aeronautical decision-making, and risk management.• Ensured safe flight conditions and encourage a productive learning environment.• Managed multiple students training while progressing students towards completion of both FAR part 61 and 141 training programs.

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  Lentini Aviation

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  Contract Pilot

  • CE-525, CE-500, BE20, BE9L

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  SkyWest Airlines

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

  • CRJ-200/-700/-900 • Member of the pilot selection and recruitment team• Conducted pilot interviews and travelled to various flight schools, career fairs, and college job fairs as a representative of SkyWest Airlines • CRJ-200/-700/-900

  • Captain, CRJ

    May 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Pilot Recruiter

    Apr 2018 - Feb 2020

  • First Officer, CRJ

    Jan 2017 - May 2019
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  USA Jet Airlines

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Captain, DC-9

  • DC-9-10/-30

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  Delta Air Lines

  May 2022 - now

  • A-319/-320/-321

  • First Officer, A320

    Feb 2020 - now

  • Propel College Liaison

    May 2022 - Feb 2024