First Officer Solar Power
Resume:
Andy S Paquin
New Haven CT 06511 ****.*.******@*****.*** ***********@*****.***
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies, 1999
The University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
Graduated with Honors, Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Solar Sales Consultant –
Solara Solar –Newtown, CT 2019-2020
Consulted homeowners on the benefits of “Going Green” with clean renewable energy as well as helping them take control of their soaring energy costs by using solar power in their homes
Corporate Pilot 2002-2018
Aircraft Services Group – Teterboro, NJ Part 91/135 Lear 60
Talon Air – Farmingdale, NY Part 91 Lear 60XR
Short Hills Aviation – Morristown, NJ Part 91/135 Falcon 50/900
Dolphin Discovery – Miami and Cancun base Part 91 Lear 60
Excelaire – Islip, NY Part 91/135
Jet Select Aviation – Teterboro, NJ Part 91/135
Khors Air Inc – Kiev, Ukraine Part 135
Executive Fliteways – Islip, NY
Chief Pilot
Black Diamond Capital Management – Greenwich, CT 2005-2011
Learjet 60 Part 91 corporate passenger transport operations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Europe and Africa. Multiple Atlantic crossings
Operated company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner while in compliance with all rules and regulations, manufacturers' limitations and manuals, governmental regulations, and any other requirements of agencies having jurisdiction over the flight
Managed flight operations and scheduling including scheduled and urgent maintenance events to avoid conflicts
Maintained currency for all ratings, qualifications, and certificates as required
Coordinated contract pilots as necessary and performed first line review and approval of associated costs and expenses staying within corporate guidelines.
Supervised the activities of the flight crew and coordinated the functioning and training of all crewmembers
Monitored crew performance, shared knowledge and experience with crew members and evaluated their development
Made decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate
Worked with and managed relationships with FBO chains and fuel vendors to reduce costs and increase customer service
Operated Private and Charter passenger transport operations throughout North America, South America, Eastern/Western Europe, the Middle East
Ensured that a proper pre-flight inspection has been accomplished before takeoff including but not limited to equipment, passenger service items, fuel, weather conditions at destination, en route, the aircraft, its publications, document airports and departure points, customs, permits, and airport/runway suitability
Coordinated safe and comfortable travel for high profile clients while executing changes to ensure seamless transport
Confirmed that all embarked persons (crew and passengers) possess valid and current passports, visas and, when applicable, documents of U.S.A. Resident status ("green cards") appropriate for the flight and customs documents
Ensured the aircraft is prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers
Airline Pilot
Piedmont Airlines – Salisbury, MD 03/01 – 08/02 First Officer: DHC-8-100, 200, & 300. Part 121 passenger transport operations throughout North America
Flight Instructor / Stage Check Examiner/ Pilot University of North Dakota – Grand Forks, ND 1999 – 2001
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