Mark P. Conrad Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area & Worldwide

Assists companies as a crewmember in domestic and international operations, department management and strategy, operating cost evaluations, fuel program development, IS-BAO manual development and certification, crisis response planning, DASSP certification, along with safety and security programs. Conduct onsite visits to review programs and provide recommendations and support.Current in GV (550/450) & GIV

Alliance, Tx - Kafw / Hayward, Ca - Khwd

Aviation Manager and Lead Pilot to establish 135 flight operations with Gulfstream aircraft in multiple operations. Initiated program through Priester and transitioned to contract with Solairus Aviation. Flew and lead development of a new owner's flight departments beginning Part 91 with development and transition to 135 flight operations. Built the team to perform and respond well to customer needs and continually addressed operations, hangar and fleet development. Responsible for establishing all operational contracts, hiring and training of all crew members and management of operations for domestic and international flights.

Dallas, Tx - Kdal

Disciplined, detail-oriented and dependable pilot focused on flying capability and currency.Continual progression and tasked with overseeing development, integration, training and execution of department operations both domestically and internationally:- Aviation budget development and management key during recovery period- Created a fuel purchase program with $1.5-2 million annual savings (averaging 47% below retail fuel costs) from inception in 2006 through negotiated domestic and international fuel purchase programs with contract providers and fuel price structure with BBA-Signature FBOs - Orchestrated development and authorization for secure flight and FBO operations in the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) to facilitate corporate needs and efficiency - Developed essential SMS Safety and Security programs key in ISBAO certification and progress to Stage III- Coordinated alignment of Aviation Safety program with corporate safety program and ensured all operated under same program and principles which led to 39% corporate cost reduction and greater corporate cohesion- Orchestrated development of the Crisis Response Plan for Aviation with alignment and refinement of all aspects of the company plan- Development of safety and security programs and in cooperation with corporate insurance team increased aviation safety rating and reduced insurance costs 22% annually.- Negotiated a $360,000 reduction in annual aircraft initial and recurrent training costs while maintaining needed frequency and safety focus and aiding in company financial recovery - Conducted fleet review, acquisition and transition plan. Fleet: CL-60, GIV-SP, GV (G450) and follow on aircraft- Coordinated aviation department group cohesion development following massive company changes

Addison, Tx - Kads

Coordinated merge of three operating locations and devised all operations manuals for use by each location. Spearheaded development, integration, training execution of IS-BAO certification, standard operational policies and procedures, safety and security program, emergency response plan and other operational necessities to ensure operational compliance with IBAC and to meet all state and international operating requirements. Functioned as Captain responsible for daily flight planning and operations domestically and internationally. Fleet: G200 & CL-60

Usaf Academy / Langley Afb, Va / Holloman Afb, Nm / Beijing China

Responsibilities varied in each assignment with various leadership positions.Involved in various international operations and negotiations utilizing language capabilities in Chinese, Russian and French.Flew advanced fighters (F-15, F-16)Instructed in fighter aircraft (F-4, AT-38, F-16) for foreign Air Forces (Germany, Taiwan) along with gliders/sailplanes at U.S. Air Force Academy

Master'S Degree, International Economics And Political Affairs

Bs, International Affairs / Chinese Minor