Michael D. Foss
Canton Michigan 48187
Phone 419-***-****
E-mail *************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Results oriented leader with over 20 years management and experience in Aviation, Business, Emergency Medical systems and Federal Transportation Administration. Demonstrated professional in asset management, budget development, and training. Excellent communication skills in interrelating with people on all levels, coupled with the ability to manage a large variety of difficult tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and effectively. Self-starter possessing excellent observation and evaluations skills to utilize existing standard operating. Ability to create or implement programs and procedures that combine interactively to enhance both short-term and long-term strategies for success.
Professional
Experience
1999–2016 McMahon Helicopter Services Canton, MI.
Chief Pilot
Scheduling of Pilots and ancillary personnel
Tracking of Pilot Flight and Duty Time
Liaison between the company and the FAA
Scheduled Check rides for the Company Pilots with the FAA
Administered Pilot Training
Supervised all ancillary personnel to meet the customers’ needs.
Advised Customers as to the most cost effective aircraft for their needs.
Administered all paperwork and documentation associated with the flights including all Customs paperwork and Brokering as required.
Administered quality assurance program to ensure customer satisfaction.
Updated all GPS units software and Sectional charts
Oversaw all day to day operations of the company
Maintained and updated all company pilot records
Tracked and maintained all Hazardous materials pilot training
Tracked and Maintained Pilot Medical Certification in accordance with the FAA
March 2007-February 2009 Northern Jet Management Grand Rapids MI.
Flight Operations Manager / Scheduling Manager
Managed day to day flight operations for the company under FAR’s part 91 and part 135.
Managed Scheduling / Dispatch operations.
Hiring of personnel.
Administered all customs paperwork and arrangements for Crew and Passengers.
Weather interpretation.
Arranged and approved all Company Sub-Charters.
Managed cost and comparisons for the Company’s Sub-Charters.
Pilot Scheduling.
Developed and maintained the budgets for the department.
Administered Part 135 Drug and Alcohol testing.
2002-2013 Helicopters Inc. Cahokia, Illinois
Pilot WJBK-TV and WDIV-TV Detroit MI.
Liaison between the Company and Television Station.
Administered paperwork associated with each flight for Billing.
1995-2002 St. Vincent Medical Center Toledo Ohio St Vincent Life Flight
Communications Specialist / Dispatcher
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Instructor
Emergency Medical Helicopter Dispatcher
Emergency Medical Dispatch Instructor / Trainer
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Ground
Safety Committee Ground Liaison
Scheduling of Personnel
Administered Quality assurance program
Education:
Penta County Vocational / Medical College of Ohio
Paramedic Graduated 1983
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Training Certified 2010
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Vista & Windows 7,8,10
Microsoft Office Suite 2000, 2003, 2007 & 2010
Microsoft Works
CTA (F.O.S) Flight Operations System
(AMS) Aero Medical Software suite
Zoll Rescue Net and tracking programs
Sky Connect Aircraft Tracking System