Retired Arline Captain from American Airlines. Have over 21,000 hours of flight time in Part 91, 135 and 121 experience. I have been a simulator and ground instructor with over 20 years of experience in FAA Part 91, 141, 135 and 121 carriers and cargo operations. I have 6 type ratings in Airbus 320, Boeing 737, E-170-190,  CL-65 (CRJ), SF-340, BAE-3100. Have flight time in B-1900, SA-227 Metroliner, Dash 8, Shorts 360, King Air, Cessna 208, Cessna 210, 402, 404. Piper Aerostar 600, 601 and 700 series. I have also worked in on demand charter as well. I posses an Airframe and Powerplant certificate and have many years of experience working in FAA part 91, 141, 135 and 121. Worked as a Pan Am line mechanic for three years on B747, B737, B727 and Airbus aircraft. Worked at FAA part 141 flight school maintaining small Cessna fleet of 172, 182 and 310’s. 
I have a Bachelors College degree from Parks College of St. Louis University in Aviation Science an a minor in Aviation Maintenance Management. 
I have been a Chief pilot and Check Airman for several FAA part 135 and 121 carriers with many years of experience. 
I have an unblemished training record with no failures in training or incidents. My career record has been spotless and my PRD and PRIA is perfect. I look forward to continuing to contribute to aviation and my love of working with others in this profession.  

Education

Parks College of Saint Louis University
Bachelor September 7, 1981 - December 16, 1985 Have Bachelor Degree in Aviation Science and minor in Aviation Maintenance Management. Obtained Airframe and Powerplant Certificate under the Maintenance program. Obtain all my Pilot Ratings and instructed other pilots as well.

Work Experience

Simulator Instructor
Delta / DPS November 11, 2024 - April 25, 2025 Worked as CL-65 (CRJ) instructor for a contract FAA Part 121 carrier. Was working as simulator instructor and was furloughed due to loss of several other contracts that DPS had with other carriers.
Simulator Insructor
PSA Airlines September 27, 2024 - November 13, 2023 Simulator Instructor on CL-65 (CRJ) for new hire pilots. Was completing my own training when I was furloughed due to reduction in pilot hiring and lower class counts.
Simulator Technical Manuel job
Jet Blue Airway August 24, 2023 - July 3, 2023 Was hired under contract to help bring Jet Blue’s training manuals and Airbus simulator procedures in line for the Spirit Airlines merger. The merger was not approved and my contract was then up.
Manual Technical advisor
Air Wisconsin May 24, 2023 - March 6, 2023 Was hired under contract to help bring Training manuals and Simulator procedures in line with CL-65 contract to fly for American Airlines as a regional carrier. The contract was lost and my contract was completed. AIr Wisconsin eventually ceased operations as air carrier
Captain and First Officer, Simulator Instructor, Chief Pilot and Check Airman
American Airlines February 6, 2023 - February 23, 2004 Captain and First Officer on Airbus 320-321, Boeing 737 and E-190 aircraft. Served as both flying positions on Airbus and Boeing Aircraft and Captain on E-190. I worked in the training department for over 15 years as Simulator instructor and Check Airman. On occasion I also worked as Chief Pilot in various bases when needed.

Highlights

Love of Aviation with vast experience
May 21, 2026 I have a deep love and experience in all aviation that has endured since high school and have vast experience of over 40 years in all categories of flying including FAA part 91, 141, 135 and 121 in cargo, charter and airline operations. I have over 15 years in the training departments of several carriers and have been a line check-airman as well as Chief Pilot. I love to fly and train new and experienced pilots in all forms of aviation and offer a-lot of experience as I am a mentor to many pilots and really enjoy helping in their aviation career’s.

Aircraft Experience

A-318/319/320/321, EMB 190
  • Time in Type: 2100 hrs
  • Last Training: November 7, 2022
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: American Airlines
  • Price/Day: $1200
A-318/319/320/321
  • Time in Type: 6250 hrs
  • Last Training: September 11, 2017
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: American Airlines
  • Price/Day: $1200
B-737
  • Time in Type: 5400 hrs
  • Last Training: July 14, 2008
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: American Airlines
  • Price/Day: $1000
CRJ700
  • Time in Type: 325 hrs
  • Last Training: June 10, 2024
  • Training Type: Intial
  • Facility: PSA Airline/ American training center
  • Price/Day: $750