M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration in Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Administration: General Business, Middle Tennessee State University
Managing Director/Sr. Manager, Flight Operations Services (1984-2014)
To plan, organize, direct and control the International and Domestic support functions of the Flight Operations Division relating to all Flight Services in our major domiciles, both International and Domestic. Weather Services, Flight Planning/Scheduling, World-Wide Overfly and Landing Rights, Jumpseat Reservations, Crew Transportation & Hotels, Crew/Aircraft Electronic Flight Manuals and Charts, Ramp Tower Operations along with world-wide aircraft communications (ACARS). Department consisted of six reporting managers and over 150 exempt and non-exempt employees handling both International and Domestic locations. Administer an annual operating budget of approximately 20.0 million dollars.
Sr. Manager, International & Domestic Flight Dispatch and Crew Scheduling (1981-1984)
To plan, organize, direct and control the International and Domestic functions of Flight Dispatch (Memphis and Tokyo) and Crew Scheduling. Responsible for all Crew Hotel’s world-wide also.
Manager, Flight Coordination/Flight Following (1979-1984)
Flight Coordinator (1978-1979)
Sr. Manager, Flight Operations Services (1994-2014)
To plan, organize, direct and control the International and Domestic support functions of the Flight Operations Division relating to all Flight Services in our major domiciles, both International and Domestic. Weather Services, Flight Planning/Scheduling, World-Wide Overfly and Landing Rights, Jumpseat Reservations, Crew Transportation & Hotels, Crew/Aircraft Electronic Flight Manuals and Charts, Ramp Tower Operations along with world-wide aircraft communications (ACARS). Department consisted of six reporting managers and over 150 exempt and non-exempt employees handling both International and Domestic locations. Administer an annual operating budget of approximately 20.0 million dollars.
Sr. Manager, International & Domestic Flight Dispatch and Crew Scheduling (1984-1994)
To plan, organize, direct and control the International and Domestic functions of Flight Dispatch (Memphis and Tokyo) and Crew Scheduling. Responsible for all Crew Hotel’s world-wide also.
Manager, Flight Coordination/Flight Following (1979-1984)
Flight Coordinator (1978-1979)
Adjunct Professor at ERAU (Extended Campus, Memphis since 1998/ Online Worldwide since 2004)
Assistant Adjunct Professor at ERAU teaching managerial online classes as part of the aviation undergraduate program. Courses qualified to teach: Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Aviation Labor Relations, Social Responsibility and Ethics Management, International Business, Transportation Principles, Airline Management, Trends and Current Problems in Air Transportation, International Aviation Management.
FAA Private Pilot’s License (03/15/1976) expired
FAA Aircraft Dispatchers License (08/09/1979)
Federal Express 5 Star Award (Highest Management Achievement Award) 1987, 2003 and 2010.
Fedex Super Star Award (1998)
Excellent yearly performance ratings.
Numerous letters of appreciation.
Previous member representing FedEx in the Airlines For America and International Civil Aviation Organization matters with regard to Air Traffic Control, Flight Operations, and Meteorology committees.