David Lee Haight

David Lee Haight

Flight Operations Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Contract Pilot and Consultant to select flight departments, worldwide

  • Education

    • Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

      1996 - 1999
      High School Diploma NA

      Activities and Societies: Civil Air Patrol, Chartered the IMSA Aeronautical Society Founder, IMSA Aeronautical Society; Civil Air Patrol; Tai Chi student and instructor

    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

      1999 - 2004
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

      Activities and Societies: Coach, Competitor, and Board Member of the Eagles Flight Team; Summa Cum Laude Honors; President's Scholarship

  • Experience

    • United Airlines

      Aug 2001 - Dec 2001
      Flight Operations Intern

      Assisted the Flight Operations Duty Manager in the transition from pre-9/11 to post-9/11 operational realities.

    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

      Aug 2002 - Aug 2004
      Instructor Pilot III

      Provided outstanding instruction to all levels of student, from Private Pilot to Certified Flight Instructor candidates. As a Flight Supervisor, I was tasked with overseeing 200+ aircraft movements per shift. Served on revision committee for SOPs and other other manuals.

    • American Eagle Airlines (now Envoy Air)

      Aug 2004 - Jul 2008
      Pilot

      Operated CL-65 and SF-340 aircaft in a safe and efficient manner from KDFW, KORD, and KLAX hubs. Inspired crew info notice system to reduce tail swap type delays.

    • Bombardier Aerospace

      Jul 2008 - Dec 2014
      Instructor Pilot 604/605

      6+ years experience as an FAA Evaluator and 135 Check Airman on LR-45 and CL-604/605 aircraft with type rating and initial ATP issuance authority; JAA/EASA Examiner for same types; 3000+ hours as simulator instructor or examiner; Created custom intranet website in support of the continuous improvement initiative; Member of EASA Steering Committee; Maintained qualifications under multiple 135 certificates; Provided excellent Pilot Service to Bombardier customers

    • Self Employed

      Dec 2014 - now
      Contract Pilot and Consultant

      During this time period, I brought the highest quality Pilot Services, Sales Support, Training Design, and proactive Safety Management to select flight departments around the world.

    • Great Circles

      Jan 2016 - now
      President

      Great Circles is a pioneering permaculture design, installation, and producer support cooperative. We are focused on helping small farmers and businesses improve ecological and economic function, primarily in the San Miguel / Delores rivers watershed.

    • Via Airlines

      Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
      Captain

      Direct Entry Captain on EMB-145.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Permaculture Design Certificate

      Permaculture Research Institute
      Aug 2014
    • Airline Transport Pilot

      FAA
      Jul 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tech Guru

      Issued by F.R.E.S.H. Food Hub on Feb 2015
      F.R.E.S.H. Food HubAssociated with David Lee Haight
    • Permaculture Gardener

      Issued by Acers Community Garden on Mar 2012
      Acers Community GardenAssociated with David Lee Haight