David Lee Haight

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Via Airlines

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Captain

  Direct Entry Captain on EMB-145.