Benjamin Pedersen Email & Phone Number

Anchorage, Ak, Us

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

As the Director of Operations for both New Pacific Airlines and Ravn Alaska, I oversee the safe and efficient management of flight operations for a diverse fleet that includes Boeing 757 aircraft and turboprop aircraft. At New Pacific Airlines, I ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain operational control for domestic and international passenger services. Returning to my roots at Ravn Alaska, I lead operations to provide reliable air service to Alaskan communities. My role involves strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of operational procedures to enhance safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

United States

Boeing 737Supplemental 121 Carrier:Charter: Sports teams / Bands / Immigration / CargoNorth America / Central America / South America / Europe / North Africa

Instructs students towards their private or sport pilot certificate.Can issue sport pilot certificates and endorsements in weight shift land or sea.Proficiency checks and flight reviews.

Nome, Ak

•Operate Piper Navajo PA-31, Cessna 208’s and 207’s throughout Alaska’s interior villages•Transport passenger, mail, freight, and subsidized bypass•Operates as 135 and 121 scheduled, on demand, and charter services

Ft. Collins, Co / Unalakleet, Ak

Flight instructing students in helicopters. Instructing students to become helicopter pilots primarily at the commercial pilot level and add on ratings. Currently on a two week rotation. Flying Caravans in Nome, AK Part 135 for the first two weeks of every month and flying helicopters Part 91 in Ft. Collins, CO for the second two weeks of every month.

Elmendorf Afb

•Developed and prepared course outlines, study materials, and instructional procedures for students enrolled in basic, advanced, or instrument ground school •Taught all subjects under part 61 and Jeppesen syllabus part 141 such as aircraft construction and components, Federal Aviation Regulations, radio and navigation, weight and balance, weather, aerodynamics, and flight physiology•Test and evaluate students' progress using written and performance tests and oral interviews

Anchorage International Airport

•Generated multiple weight and balance calculations both manually and computerized for multiple airlines and cargo companies located throughout the world (primarily 747-400's) •Prepared flight plans, fuel loads, passenger loads, baggage and cargo loads and positions, brief flight crew on METARS, TAFs, NOTAMS, and several weather prognostic charts •Designated airline and cargo terminal parking for both ramp and jet way parking, coordinating between ground control and aircraft

•Performed routine scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on ground equipment and aircraft systems•Interacted directly with aircraft systems and ground equipment and flight line operations•Repaired MH-53 helicopter fiberglass skin and fuel system, sheet metal repairs and patching of C-130 gunships, worked aircraft hydraulic systems, and performed depot level maintenance on engines and equipment.•Learned how to lead, follow, and work well as a team. Developed discipline, integrity and the ability to read, interpret, understand, and follow set rules, guidelines, and procedures. Worked well without supervision, while being inspected, and with aircraft and flight line quality assurance

Eglin Afb, Fl

Supervisor of Flying•Cleared pilots departing on an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight plan•Provided advice to pilots on procedures in obtaining clearances and completion of clearance formsAircraft Dispatcher•Responsible for clerical processing of flight clearances with Base Ops, Clearance, Ground, and Air Traffic Control•Posted and announced plane arrivals and departures; computed aircraft weight and balance; maintained passenger and cargo manifest records and maintained reservation logs; signed clearing checklists as the clearing authority for all flights originating at Eglin AFB

Bachelor'S Degree, Professional Aeronautics

Associate'S Degree, Aerospace Ground Technology