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Sean Smith

Chattanooga

Summary

Accomplished Chief Pilot with more than 9,500 flight hours. Exceptional leadership, planning and program management skills developed over 23 years of experience in the industry.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Aviation Manager

Mastercorp
06.2002 - Current
  • Managed all systems and situations affecting flight while preserving passenger comfort, safety and well being.
  • Managed all crew assignments and schedules for fleet.
  • Monitored pilot performance and coached individual crew members to improve abilities.
  • Planned, managed, and filed daily flight plans for flight operations.

Owner/Operations Manager

Dairy Queen
11.1997 - 07.2011
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Part 135 Pilot

Averitt Air
06.2008 - 01.2011
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Planned and filed daily flight plans

Education

Computer Science

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Aviation

ATP Flight School
Atlanta, GA
05-2002

Skills

  • Flight Department Management
  • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • International Flight Operations
  • Aircraft Systems Expertise
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • FAA Regulatory Compliance
  • Logistics & Planning
  • Strategic Problem-Solving

Training

Certifications & Ratings

  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Multi-Engine Land, Instrument
  • Single Engine Sea Rating
  • Remote Pilot Certificate (Drone License)
  • Type Ratings: EMB505, EMB550, LJ45


Flight Experience

  • Total Time: 9,500+ hours
  • Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Time:
  • EMB550: 1,225 hours
  • LR45: 925 hours
  • PC12: 4,870 hours
  • C421: 820 hours

Affiliations and Experience

Airport Committee Member | Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field (KCSV) | [2018 - Present]

• Contribute to discussions and decisions regarding airport operations, development, and safety initiatives.


Owner/Operator | StorageSmith, Dunlap, TN | 2022 - Present

• Oversee all business operations, customer service, and financial management for a self-storage facility.


Timeline

Part 135 Pilot

Averitt Air
06.2008 - 01.2011

Aviation Manager

Mastercorp
06.2002 - Current

Owner/Operations Manager

Dairy Queen
11.1997 - 07.2011

Computer Science

Tennessee Technological University

Aviation

ATP Flight School

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