Air Force Training Center

TYRONE K. MACCHIA 1+214-***-**** cell

**** ******** **, ***** ****, TX 78613 *********@*****.***

Highly motivated and customer-oriented airman who successfully executed 34+ years Part 121 and 135 air carrier operations across the globe, holds proven and extensive simulator and airplane instructor skills that have been applied in both United States Air Force primary flight training, a major air carrier operation and a major charter operation, and possesses evaluator background as a military Flight Standardization evaluator at the Wing level.

EXPERIENCE

Federal Aviation Administration Airline Transport Pilot with airplane type ratings: CL-30, B-737, B-747, B-777, and B-787

Currently Co-Captain at FLEXJET. 15+ years as United Airlines Captain and United Airlines Training Center pilot ground and simulator instructor

Extensive military primary flight training and evaluator experience in both aircraft and flight simulation devices

Breadth and depth of flight experience: 23,000+ total - 23,000+ turbine - 11,000+ Pilot-in-Command turbine

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FLEXJET/United Airlines/Trans World Airlines

Operations History

CL-30/B-737/B-747/B-777/B-787/B-727 Captain/First Officer/Flight Engineer – Various Locations – October 1988 – Present

Executed global air carrier flight operations delivering customer passengers incident free. Experienced in conducting North Atlantic and Pacific crossings in a number of airplane types. Coordinated flight profiles with Flight Operations and Dispatch offices. Reviewed paperwork to address potential safety of flight issues. Employed tested Crew Resource Management principles to ensure all crew members were fully prepared for the flight and understood their role in furthering the operation. Encouraged all crew members to speak freely when they deemed necessary. As a senior Captain, mentored new and experienced flight crew alike in furthering safe and efficient flight operations. Recognized air carrier expert in cold and warm weather operations, human factors and situation awareness, and inflight management resolution. As a Co-Captain at FLEXJET, provides very high level of customer service to high net worth and high value customers.

Challenger 300/350 (Flexjet)

787 Captain (United)

LAX

Mar 2024 - Present

April 2020 – Mar 2024

100 Hours

2,595 Hours

787 First Officer (United)

LAX

January 2017 – April 2020

2,730 Hours

777 First Officer (United)

DCA

October 2009 – January 2017

5,888 Hours

747-400 First Officer (United)

ORD

December 2008 – October 2009

487 Hours

737-300 Captain (United)

ORD

July 2001 – December 2008

4,085 Hours

737-200 Captain (United)

ORD

August 1996 – July 2001

3,100 Hours

737-200 First Officer (United

DCA

May 1991 – June 1995

3,000 Hours

727 Flight Engineer (United)

DCA

May 1989 – May 1991

991 Hours

727 Flight Engineer (TWA)

Various

October 1988 – May 1989

90 Hours

Training History

B-737-200 Pilot Instructor/Simulator Instructor – United Airlines Flight Training Center – June 1995 – August 1996

Conducted transition, upgrade, and recurrent training for United Airlines B-737 transitioning Captains, First Officers and new hire pilots at the United Airlines Flight Training Center. Responsible for teaching United’s Standard Operating Procedures in all phases of flight including training in normal and emergency procedures. Provided instruction in all aspects of navigation and instrument approaches emphasizing Threat and Error Management and Crew Resource Management. Experienced in the delivery of ground training, systems integration, and flight training under a Federal Aviation Administration-approved Advanced Qualification Program model.

United States Air Force

Aerodynamics and Flying Fundamentals Instructional Program Developer –Randolph AFB, TX July 1987 - October 1988

Headquarters Air Training Command staff officer. Authored, edited and managed academic courseware for Undergraduate Pilot Training and Pilot Instructor Training. Formulated goals and objectives for academic training based on Air Force requirements for pilot production. Developed Instructor guides, student workbooks and computer-based instructional materials, utilized by student pilots and instructor pilot trainees at six flying training wings. Authored tests for the evaluation of student pilot performance. Original Author of AFTO Form 781 Study Guide Supplement. Subject matter expert for T-37 Flying Fundamentals and Applied Aerodynamics.)

T-37 Flight Examiner – Randolph AFB, TX – July 1986 – July 1987

Conducted T-37 evaluation flights, briefings, and critiques in all phases of flight training with assigned/attached instructor pilots and Pilot Instructor Training trainees. Was Chief Wing Spin Pilot for the 12th Flying Training Wing and one of 20 Spin Demonstration Pilots in Air Training Command. Assisted and advised the T-37 Branch Chief on all areas of standardization and procedure. Conducted unit evaluations of all flying and operational support divisions. Acted at Wing Supervisor of Flying and coordinated operational support of off-station aircraft. T-37 Standardization/Evaluation Scheduler, Local Familiarization Training Monitor, and Trend Analysis Report Monitor.

Squadron Officer School – Attended Squadron Officer School in Residence – Maxwell AFB, AL May 1986 – July 1986

T-37 Assistant Chief of Upgrade/Pre-PIT– Randolph AFB, TX – August 1985 – February 1986

Oversight of all training and upgrade requirements for initial qualification/requalification under ATCM 51-37 and the ATC syllabus of instruction for International and American pre-Pilot Instructor Training trainees as well as fixed wing transition from helicopters. Was responsible for scheduling all flying and simulator activities, managing complex grading documents, and using information system computer products. Trained staff Instructor pilots and proficiency pilots.

T-37 Instructor Pilot & Simulator Instructor – Randolph AFB, TX - December 1984 – July 1986

Trained, qualified and insured the quality control of pilots at the Air Training Command Pilot Instructor Training Center. Responsible for the development of flying proficiency and instructional skills of instructor trainees in the phases of contact, formation, instruments, and navigation. Flight Base Management System and Training Documentation Officer – Responsible for all training records ensuring continuity and syllabus compliance.

T-37 Instructor Pilot, Undergraduate Pilot Training – Reese AFB, TX – August 1982 – December 1985

Trained 12 students annually in over 1800 syllabus-directed events. Continuation Training Officer – ensured each instructor pilot maintained currency and proficiency in the aircraft. Maintained the Buddy Instructor Pilot program ensuring each new instructor was paired with experienced instructor. Runway Supervisory Unit Observer coordinating base-wide response to in-flight emergencies and assisting in managing airborne traffic to successfully recover emergency aircraft. Squadron Plans Officer – maintained Squadron readiness for the performance of emergency contingency plans.

United States Air Force Pilot Training – T-37 and T-38 – Reese AFB, TX – July 1981 – August 1982

LEADERSHIP AND SKILLS

U.S. and Global Aviation (41 years) • Pilot Instruction (8+ years) • Simulator Instruction (7 years) •Customer Service (34 years)

• Check Airman (1 year) • Military Experience (7+ years) • Team Management (19+ years) • Mentoring (19+ years)

EDUCATION

U.S. Air Force Academy, Bachelor of Science in Management – Class of 1981

U.S. Air Force Squadron Officer School (In Residence) – 1987

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