Marty Klindt Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Seeking a new experience after my previous flight operation closed.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Recruited to completely overhaul an existing flight department – established policies and procedures to turn things around and achieve a top-tier operation. Acquired a Challenger 604 and hired the best quality professionals to support the business. Conduct trips both domestically and internationally, including operations as far reaching as South Africa. • Achieved IS-BAO Stage I & II registered status, including the establishment of an effective Safety Management System and European Emissions Plan.• Keep a pro-active focus to grow the organization in an ever-changing global environment.• Ensure that the Aviation Department stays on the forefront of technology as well as future regulatory and operational changes.

Denver, Co

Originally on contract to provide the initial factory support of the company’s new Challenger 604. Brought on as full-time Captain for the Challenger as well as a Learjet 60. • Rewrote the Company Flight Operations Manual; established maintenance release policies and introduced new technology in various areas of the operation.

Provided contract pilot services for Bombardier Aerospace and other select clients throughout the world. • Provided clients with initial delivery and pilot support on the new Challenger 604 aircraft.• In addition to domestic support, conducted extensive operations throughout the Far East, Europe, Russia and China.

Delray Beach, Fl

Recruited to launch and manage a flight department for a high-net-worth individual, establishing a combination of personal, corporate and charter operations. • Acquired and operated Challenger 604 and Learjet 60 aircraft.• Provided expertise and managed all business areas of the operation including aircraft acquisition, staffing, facilities, maintenance oversight and FAR 135 compliance.

My first 5 years with the company were split between Production and Engineering Flight test in Wichita, KS. The remaining time was spent in Completion Center Flight Test in Tucson AZ, where I also served as manager of the department. I was also a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) for the FAA.

Tucson, Az / Wichita, Ks / Denver, Co

==> Manager, Flight Test for Bombardier Aerospace in Tucson, AZ. Managed Bombardier Completion Center operations for the Challenger and Learjet product lines; supervised test pilots and support staff. Appointed by the FAA as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Flight Test Pilot for transport category aircraft. (1995-1999) ==> Production / Experimental Test Pilot for Bombardier Aerospace in Wichita, KS. As senior pilot, evaluated, flew and maintained all Learjet models as well as USAF C21A aircraft. Selected for the Learjet Accident Investigation Team for on-site crash investigation and CVR interpretation at NTSB headquarters. (1990-1995)==> Captain/Director of Maintenance for Arapahoe Development Inc., in Denver, CO, as a line Captain on company Learjets. (1983-1990)

A/S, Maintenance Management

Aeronautics, Safety Regulations, Faa Requirements, Business Operations, Communications & Technology

Flight Safety International – Certificates of Completion – Numerous initial and recurrent pilot courses on Learjet models 23, 24, 25, 31.