Brandon Ray Email & Phone Number

Conroe, Texas, Us

Aviation Business Management & Leadership: - Developed policies, procedures, guidelines to support business operating plans. - Managed all aviation operations, sales activities, flight training, and technical services. - Responsible for leadership, business planning, sales, marketing, & financial management. - Maintained valued relations with vendors, contractors, and customers. - Managed staff recruiting, selection, training, and professional development. - Performance management and employee appraisals. - Generated leads and cultivated relationships which resulted in positive referrals. - Managed business advertising, qualified incoming leads, provided follow-up and closed sales. - Launched online marketing strategy which increased sales & reduced costs.Provided concierge services to aircraft owners: - Aircraft sales, brokerage, and acquisition consulting services. - Led sales and acquisitions for individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 1000 companies. - Provided factory-accepted and insurance-approved transition training to customers worldwide.Aircraft Management: - Managed scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and inspections. - Facilitate regulatory applications and letters of authorization for aircraft operations.

General aviation aircraft maintenance, inspections, and consulting.Aircraft renovations and upgrades.

Pilot for Global Airline - International Travel: USA, South America, Europe - PIC Type Rating, Boeing 787 Dreamliner - Boeing 787-8, 787-9, 787-10 Variants - Domestic and International Experience / ETOPS / CPDLC / Atlantic and Pacific Qualifications

Pilot for Global Airline - International Travel: USA, Canada, Central America, Caribbean, and South America - PIC Type Rating - Boeing 737NG / Boeing 737 MAX - CRM / TEM (Crew Resource Management / Threat and Error Management) - Domestic and International Experience / ETOPS / CPDLC - Leadership and Excellence Training

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

Light and mid-sized aircraft transactions

Dania Beach, Fl, Us

Pilot for Spirit Airlines - Airbus A320 PIC Type Rating - Domestic and International Flight Operations - Part 121 Flight Operations - Cat II/III Approach Qualified - Trained on CRM (Crew Resource Management) & TEM (Threat & Error Management)

College Park, Georgia, Us

Pilot for ExpressJet Airlines (United Express) - Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ) EMB-145 PIC Type Rating - Domestic and International Flight Operations, including Canada and Mexico - Part 121 Operations - Cat II Approach Qualified - Glass Cockpit Displays - FMS, ACARS, and Aerodata Operation - Trained on CRM (Crew Resource Management) & TEM (Threat & Error Management) - Experience flying in mountainous terrain with limited radar coverage

Sugar Land, Texas, Us

Captain, King Air 200 (BE20), & Citation III / VII (CE650) - Experienced in both crew and single-pilot environments - Part 91 & Part 135 flight operations - CRM (Crew Resource Management) - Low-level off-shore flying - Eligible-on-demand operations - Mountainous airport operations - Experienced with all aspects of flight planning, load planning and customer service - Assisted with the development of MEL (Minimum Equipment List) for CRJ200 - Assisted with training course development and implementation - Assisted with coordination of demo flights and aircraft sales presentationsAssisted the Chief Pilot with the following responsibilities: - Scheduled pilots for initial and recurrent training for Part 135 Operations - Provided training to pilots - Provided training reports to Chief Pilot - Planned and developed PowerPoint presentations - Verified flight log accuracy and duty time limits - Managed online training content for all crew-members - Developed pilot mentor program for internal pilot development

Captain and Director of Training for Part 135 Operations - Developed Part 135 training program for Piper Meridian and Piper Saratoga - Represented the company in aviation training matters with the FAA - Demonstrated safety leadership with respect to both employee and public safety - Training resulted in successful initial 135 certification - 100% check-ride pass rate for pilots - Managed training for all company pilots

- Traveled throughout the US to improve customer relations with Cessna Pilot Centers - Promoted sales of aviation products to affiliate companies for Cessna and King Schools - Performed demo flights and presentations for prospective customers - Trained CPCs & CFIs on best practices for Cessna’s online curriculum & course tracking application - Provided customer support for CPCs regarding aircraft, curriculum, and Cessna affiliate programs - Fulfilled training requirements for Cessna’s new light sport aircraft (LSA), the Cessna 162 Skycatcher

Instructor Pilot - Cessna 172/182/206/350/400 - Factory Instructor Pilot for all Cessna single-engine piston aircraft - Cessna 172 Skyhawk - Cessna 182 Skylane - Cessna 206 Stationair - Cessna 350 Corvalis - Cessna 400 Corvalis TT - Aircraft demos, deliveries, and training throughout the US. - Trained technicians, test pilots, & Cessna management on Cessna Corvalis TT systems & operation - Assisted in development of recurrent training program for large government agency

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Cessna Sales Associate / Demo Pilot / East Texas and Louisiana - Contacted prospects and provided customer service for previous customers - Led development of educational seminars and presentations to to increase interest in new aircraft - Coordinated marketing events with Cessna Pilot Centers to generate interest in aviation - Implemented marketing strategies and established relationships with potential vendors and FBOs

Instructor Pilot - Cessna 350 Corvalis - Cessna 400 Corvalis TT - Provided excellent customer service resulting in positive reviews - Aircraft demos, deliveries, and training throughout the US - Taught Cessna Corvalis TT transition course, including systems, G1000, and the GFC700 autopilot - Developed courses for Cessna's Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic

Instructor Pilot - Cessna 172 Skyhawk - Cessna 182 Skylane - Cessna 206 Stationair - Taught Garmin G1000 transition course and ground school to customers - Represented Cessna and supported sales at trade shows through aircraft demos and on-site training - Trained both domestic and international customers, occasionally teaching through translators.

Longview, Tx, Us

Flight Instructor for Private, Tailwheel, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, MEI certification in a variety of aircraft: - Beechcraft BE76 - Cessna 172 - Citabria 7ECA, 7GCAA - Diamond DA42 - Garmin G1000 - Participated in implementing new FAA FITS scenario-based training for technically advanced aircraft - Maintained 100% pass rate for all students

Routine aircraft maintenance and STC modifications under supervision of IA mechanic

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management, Marketing, Operations

Aeronautical Science, Flight Science, Business Administration