David Torkelson Email & Phone Number

• Assisted in building the Flight Crew Support department for new airline including creation of schedules for department, scheduling and scheduling standards for pilots & flight attendants
• Assumed all manager responsibilities during former manager’s absence, including crew members’ interviews, training & supervision, attending daily operational meetings, department-head meetings, auditing and.
• Ensured all flights had required pilot… Show more
• Ensured all flights had required pilot and flight attendant staffing
• Monitored flights to ensure pilots and flight attendants are legal per FAA regulations
• Handled scheduling issues including crew swaps to avoid delays and cancellations.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Operational Crew Scheduling Senior Scheduler-Flight Ops (2000 – 2020)
• Analyzed flight crew rotations and assigned pilots to ensure coverage in accordance with company, FAA and union guidelines
• Answered pilot/flight attendant questions regarding rules and legalities
• Utilized numerous scheduling and operations programs
• Established and maintained an open line of communication with various departments and supervisors
• Exercised strong customer service skills and the… Show more Operational Crew Scheduling Senior Scheduler-Flight Ops (2000 – 2020)

• Assisted customers with current and future bookings on Northwest and KLM Airlines network
• Received calls from the public in a call center format
• Assisted Premium Passengers with questions about current reservations
• Booked new revenue and frequent flyer ticket

• Radio Announcer / DJ filling in on all shifts at a multi-station broadcasting company in Brainerd, MN

• AM Program Director
• Responsible for staffing, budget, programming, format, and operation of the AM side of a multi-station broadcasting company
• Morning show announcer
• Commercial production from copywriting to recording for a large variety of business as well as remote broadcasts and public appearances

• AM Program Director, Fergus Falls, MN
• Responsible for staffing, budget, programming, format, and operation of the AM side of a multi-station broadcasting company
• Morning show announcer
• Commercial production from copywriting to recording for a large variety of business as well as remote broadcasts and public appearances

• Music Director / Announcer
• Responsible for music selection and playlist format for top rated country formatted station in Brainerd MN
• Full-time announcer and production shifts as well as remote broadcasts and public appearances