Chief Operating Officer
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Craig Bentley Email & Phone Number
COO/Accountable Executive CFR Part 5 SMS Amerijet International Airlines
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Amerijet International
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COO/Accountable Executive CFR Part 5 SMS Amerijet International Airlines
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Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States
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Craig Bentley is listed as COO/Accountable Executive CFR Part 5 SMS Amerijet International Airlines at Amerijet International, based in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at amerijet.com, phone signal with area code 508, 207, 386, 904, 800, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Craig Bentley.
Craig Bentley previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at Amerijet International and Vice President of Flight Operations at Amerijet International. Craig Bentley holds Master Of Business Administration, Applied Aviation Management from Daniel Webster College.
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About Craig Bentley
Craig is a proven results driven servant leader specializing in change management, team building, manual creation, FAA interface, industry collaboration, flight training programs, SMS, ASAP programs, FAQA, and FRPM. He has 25 years of aviation leadership roles spanning flight, ground, safety, and technical operations. He is an experienced union negotiator and contract implementation expert; working with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). Craig's leadership philosophy and formula is based on Policy, Procedure, Training, Tools, and Resources to drive Accountability and it starts with me (P2+T2+P=A).Craig is experienced in building and executing budgets alongside his Finance partners for all business units he has led. He and his teams have provided meaningful improvements and measurable results to reduce and control expenses, employee wage control, and vendor management. His teams have achieved significant savings in yearly fuel expense by implementing operational fuel usage control processes across multiple aircraft fleets and cross functional teams.Craig has served on the Regional Airline Association working groups for Operations and Safety. Craig is a member of the Industry Advisory Board for the College of Aviation at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach campus). Craig is an Industry Board Member for Aviation Institute at Baylor College. Craig has worked with over 30 Collegiate flight programs to develop Pilot Pathway Programs such as the JetBlue University Gateway Program and the Purple Runway Program for FedEx Feeder Airlines. Craig also provided testimony for the NTSB Aviation and Professionalism forum as part of the Colgan 3407 accident investigation.Craig has held 6 CFR Part 119 Postholder positions at 3 different airlines; Director of Operations and Director of Safety for Cape Air, Mountain Air Cargo, and Amerijet International Airlines (Part 121 and Part 135), as well as, the Accountable Executive for Part 5 SMS at two Part 121 airlines. Craig has extensive experience conducting Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), DOD, Partner Airline Safety and IATA IOSA auditing.
Listed skills include Aviation, Flight Training, Flights, Piloting, and 28 others.
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Vice President Of Flight Operations
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
May 2019 - Aug 2021
President/Chief Executive Officer
Aug 2017 - Apr 2019
Senior Vice President Of Pilot Sourcing And Industry Relations
Oct 2016 - Jul 2017
Senior Vice President Of Operations
Responsible to the President/Chief Administration Officer for all matters related to air carrier operations. Leader of team adding additional fleet type to airline.Responsible for managing the relationship with the FAA for all operational items, including manuals, VDRP and Ops Specs.Member of Senior Leadership Team focusing on strategic vision for the company.Responsible for the following budgets - SOC, Flight Training, In-flight Training, Payroll for pilots, flight attendants and SOC.Owner of the Business Continuity Playbook Quick Reference Handbook.Project Leader/Manager for implementation of PSS.
Jan 2014 - Sep 2016
Vice President Of Operations
Holder of post position per 14 CFR 119.69(a) as Part 135 Director of Operations.Holder of post position per 14 CFR 119.65(a) as Part 121 Director of Operations.Responsible to the President/Chief Operating Officer for all matters related to air carrier operations. Oversee daily operation of airline conducting 130,000 flight operations annually with 69 line aircraft in 5 different regions including: New England, Florida, St. Louis, Caribbean and Guam.Led deployment team for new PSS implemented at Cape Air with business partner ITA and Google.Oversee Chief Pilots, Fleet Managers of ATR42 and Cessna 402, Inflight Base Manager, SOC Supervisors and Crew Schedulers. Owner of the following manuals: Airline Administrative Guide, General Operations Manuals - Part 121 and Part 135, Manual of Approved Programs, Crew Scheduling Playbook, Flight Follower Playbook and Dispatcher Playbook.
Nov 2011 - Dec 2013
Managing Director Of Operations
Hyannis Air Service D/B/A Cape Air/ Nantucket Airlines
Led SOC team as change agent from paper-based flight schedule and tracking model to computer-based operation. Directed and executed company policies and procedures and assured that company operations, personnel and equipment standards complied with said policies and procedures. Worked with operations team to institute an On-Call Duty Manager post to supplement 24-hour operations support for our worldwide network. Evaluated training and testing of all flight personnel and maintained pilot records.Collaborated with flight planning to develop Crew Manpower Planning Team to hire, train and maintain appropriate pilot staffing levels for airline.Redesigned flight crew training schedule to meet off-peak times of airline schedule, thereby minimizing operational impact.Led Operations team to develop Fatigue Risk Management Plan.Collaborated with Maintenance Department on development of Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) for ATR42 operation.Supported Safety and Flight departments in implementation of Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).Initiated fuel cost reduction plan fleet wide with tuned injector nozzle program.Team leader for 121 Supplemental Certificate application process.Team Leader for FAA Focus Inspection.Company negotiator during Pilot union contract talks.
Dec 2008 - Nov 2011
Fleet Manager
Responsible for the oversight of Cessna fleet and training programs for the 135 operation. Led team to transform traditional training model to outcomes-based curriculum. Led Training Department team in obtaining FAA approval for development and implementation of Cessna 402 QRH and online pilot training.Exercised operational control as delegated by Director of Operations. Supervised team of Cessna 402 Flight Instructors and Check Airmen.
Jan 2007 - Sep 2008
Assistant Director
Hyannis Air Service D/B/A Cape Air/ Nantucket Airlines
Supported Director of Training with initial and recurrent training programs for all pilots. Worked with standardization projects for instructor pilots. Exercised operational control as delegated by Director of Operations.
Mar 2006 - Dec 2006
Line Captain Check Airman
Hyannis Air Service D/B/A Cape Air/ Nantucket Airlines
Line Pilot for scheduled Part 135 Carrier. Conducted company check rides, new hire evaluations, simulator and flight training, and IOE. Ensured passenger flights were completed in a safe and timely manner.
May 1999 - Mar 2006
Flight Specialist
Acted as Team Manager, Safety Leader, Company Check Pilot and Flight Supervisor. Assisted Chief Flight Instructor with daily operations. Assisted Safety Manager with investigations. Performed student Stage Checks and Instructor Standardizations. Oversaw Flight Line operations and dispatch.
Feb 1997 - May 1999
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Craig Bentley education
Master Of Business Administration, Applied Aviation Management
Daniel Webster College
Bachelor Of Science, Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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What company does Craig Bentley work for?
Craig Bentley works for Amerijet International.
What is Craig Bentley's role at Amerijet International?
Craig Bentley is listed as COO/Accountable Executive CFR Part 5 SMS Amerijet International Airlines at Amerijet International.
What is Craig Bentley's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @amerijet.com for Craig Bentley at Amerijet International.
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AeroLeads has found 15 phone signal(s) with area code 508, 207, 386, 904, 800 for Craig Bentley at Amerijet International.
Where is Craig Bentley based?
Craig Bentley is based in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States while working with Amerijet International.
What companies has Craig Bentley worked for?
Craig Bentley has worked for Amerijet International, Cape Air, Mountain Air Cargo, Inc., Hyannis Air Service D/B/A Cape Air/ Nantucket Airlines, and Cessna.
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What schools did Craig Bentley attend?
Craig Bentley holds Master Of Business Administration, Applied Aviation Management from Daniel Webster College.
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Craig Bentley is listed with skills including Aviation, Flight Training, Flights, Piloting, Flight Safety, Commercial Aviation, Aircraft, and Airlines.
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