Michael Platt

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Alaska Airlines First Officer and Navy Reserve C-40A (737) Pilot

  • Education

    • US Navy School of Aviation Safety

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      Aviation Safety

      150 academic hours designed to prepare aviation safety officers to assist commanding officers in conducting aggressive mishap prevention programs. Subject matter includes: mishap investigation, organizing and administering a squadron mishap prevention program, identifying hazards, managing risks and analyzing safety information.

    • University of Utah

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      Minor Navy ROTC - Naval Science and Operations
    • Westminster College

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Flight Operations
    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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      Master of Business Administration - MBA
  • Experience

    • US Navy

      May 2008 - Apr 2019

      Non-flying tour onboard Pacific deployed aircraft carrier. Led Combat Direction Center watch-floor in conducting safe air and maritime operations. Directed aircraft intercept controllers. Weapons release authority for ship self-defense. Conducted training program reviews and tracked training requirements for over 3,000 employees. Naval Air Station Fallon Search and Rescue Team provided 24/7 alert SAR and medical evacuation capability for the Fallon Training Complex. Managed operations, pilot training, aviation safety program, and flight scheduling. Flew day and night lifesaving missions in mountainous terrain. Instructed pilots in mountain flying techniques. Conducted pilot evaluations during standardization and instrument check flights. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Nine (HSC-9) deployed onboard aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush provided maritime passenger transfer, SAR, logistic, medical evacuation, and air warfare operations. Flew worldwide missions in Europe and Middle-East. Manage aviation safety program. Conducted aviation mishap investigations. Instructed junior pilots and conducted standardization check flights. Student Naval Aviator training in the T-34 at NAS Corpus Christi and TH-57 at NAS Whiting. Designated as a Naval Aviator April 2010. Completed type-rating and mission specific training in the MH-60S at HSC-2 in Norfolk, VA.

      • Tactical Action Officer, Asst. Training Officer (USS Ronald Reagan)

        Dec 2016 - Apr 2019
      • Asst. Officer in Charge, Aviation Safety Officer (NAS Fallon SAR Team, "Longhorns"), MH-60S Pilot

        Feb 2014 - Nov 2016
      • Aviation Safety Officer, MH-60S Check Pilot (HSC-9)

        Dec 2010 - Jan 2014
      • Student Naval Aviator

        May 2008 - Nov 2010
    • Horizon Air

      May 2019 - Mar 2022
      E175 First Officer
    • US Navy Reserves

      Feb 2020 - now
      C-40A (737) Transport Aircraft Commander at VR-61
    • Alaska Airlines

      Mar 2022 - now
      First Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Airline Transport Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Aug 2019