Project Manager Chief Pilot

Michael Turner MBA, B.S. Professional Aeronautics

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Spring TX 77389

Phone: 808-***-****

Email: *******.***********@*****.***

Profile

I am an experienced project manager with extensive leadership capability, I have a very natural leadership style and I am committed to safety. I have excellent communication and analytical skills, and I am keen for my next challenge. I possess a U. Residents Tier 2 PBS Dependent Visa with full right to work in the UK.

Education

Oct 2014 Masters in Business Administration - Aviation

Sept 1999 B.S. Professional Aeronautics, Minor Aviation Safety

Both qualifications achieved at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida

Employment

Oct 2015 – May 2016 Assistant chief pilot, StarbaseJet Aviation, Houston, Texas

Training Manager and supervisor of 41 pilots and operational oversight of 16 aircraft for an aircraft management and charter company.

Responsibilities included management and operational oversight of pilot’s daily activities with full responsibility of recruitment and selection, training and operational organisation.

Developed and provided all training to pilots and sales forces. Provided expert advice to customers in both sales and maintenance.

Project managed the onboarding of new client aircrafts into the company. Including providing customers training and evaluations.

Oct 2014 – Oct 2015 Assistant chief pilot, American Jet International, Houston, Texas

Responsibilities as above.

Feb 2014 – Oct 2014 Full time student Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jul 2013 – Feb 2014 Aviation Director, Cathexis Oil and Gas, Houston, Texas

Started and developed a corporate flight department for a private oil and gas company. Provided rotary and fixed wing transportation in a Falcon 900 and AS 350B3e helicopter.

Responsible for;

the acquisition of a Falcon 900 turbojet aircraft

staffing the new corporate flight department with new pilots and aircraft

leading department into international operations

organising flight training, maintenance support, FAA compliance inspections and logistical support for international operations

March 2008 – July 2013 Chief Pilot, Memorial Hermann Life Flight, Houston, Texas

Led a team of 16 high performing pilots.

Project managed the implementation of night vision goggle program for daily operations. Interfaced with outside organizations and customers in developing safe operating standards and acted as a consultant on the development of safe helicopter landing areas.

Project managed aircraft outages to minimize the impact on productivity and support to the community ensuring a safe return to service for all aircrafts.

Interfaced between operations and maintenance to ensure availability of aircraft for operational and training requirements.

Implemented the Safety Management System into the organization.

Aug 2005 – March 2008 Airline pilot, Comair Airlines, Erlanger, Kentucky

First Officer responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft while performing assigned duties, in accordance with Company and Federal regulations.

Feb 1987 – Aug 2005 Helicopter pilot and safety manager, U.S. ARMY

Safety program manager for an organization of over 1200 employees. Responsible for writing and implementing all safety policies and manuals. All safety programs reviewed to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and all host nation standards.

Developed and rolled out safety related training for all levels of assigned organisation’s. Conducted safety audits internally and externally ensuring compliance with related standards.

Worked closely with higher level management and developed risk control measures for all levels of the organization.

Project managed the risk control management programme from measuring cost and effectiveness to ensure maximum impact within budget.

Subsequently rolled out management safety training across leadership community to ensure clear understanding of safety risk accountability and responsibility. Implemented safety awards and incentive programmes to recognise performance of individuals and organizations.

I utilised my project management skills in my role as president of the accident investigation board for all levels of accidents from lost time injuries to fatal aviation accidents. I performed these duties in locations such as Japan, Korea, Haiti, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

As an Army Aviator I performed a wide variety of missions to safely support the overall goals of the Army. These missions included medical evacuation, general utility support transporting people and supplies. I performed executive transportation including flights in support of the Vice President and President of the United States.

Oct 1983 – Feb 1987 Helicopter mechanic, U.S. Army

I was responsible for the daily maintenance on assigned equipment. Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a Boeing-Vertol BV-234 helicopter.

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