Garth Collins Email & Phone Number

Chesterfield, MO, US

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

• In my role as a Chief Pilot:To expand the operational capabilities of a private holding company, I established a flight operations department while overseeing hiring, training, and standards-setting for other flight.
• Minimized external fuel purchase expenses by 40% though strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Headed team of three pilots, which resulted in zero external contractor labor expense.

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

• In my role as a Vice President of Operations:To streamline overall company operations, I led direct reports, including director of operations, chief pilot, and line service manager.To enhance the operational output of.
• Expanded business capabilities by increasing the team from 15 to 57 employees.
• Saved significant costs by drafting manuals, checklists, and procedures instead of outsourcing.
• Minimized fuel costs to charter operations by adding FBO services.
• Extended hanger space, which generated additional tenant revenue.

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

• Captain/Line Pilot | Aero Charter, Inc., Chesterfield, MO; managed single/two-pilot crew operations throughout USA, Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean.

Chesterfield, MO

• In my role as a Director of Operations:I directed multiple functions, including billing, maintenance coordination, and trip planning.To increase customer experience, I ensured the provision of exceptional customer.
• Ensured acquisition and maintenance of all domestic and foreign operating certificates, operations specifications, exemptions, and insurance certificates.
• Served as Check Airman from 5/2002 to 12/2007, gaining promotion to Director of Operations due to exceptional performance and subject matter expertise.

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

• I formulated and revised general operations manual along with minimum equipment lists, record keeping procedures, and general maintenance manual.
• Instructed new pilots as Primary Company Instructor for all aircraft and ground training.
• Check Airman; Administered pilot checking under FAR 135, December 1997 - December 2017.

• Charter Pilot | Carver Aero, Inc., Davenport, IA; administered FAR 135 charter in PA-23, PA-31, BE-58, BE-58P, BE-B100, and BE-A90 aircraft. Managed single and two-pilot crew operations, while facilitating maintenance.
• Flight and Ground Instructor | Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, OK; delivered FAR 141 flight instruction on CE-152, CE-172, CE-172RG, and BE-76 aircraft. Educated and trained new members on Advanced Aerodynamics.

Certificates And Ratings, 4.0/4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Assistant Chief Instructor, Stage Check Airman, Ground School Instructor, New Hire Staff ExaminerCOMM / INST /.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics, 3.4/4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Holographic Research Assistant and Senior Laboratory Assistant. President – Society of Physics Students. |.