Chris Desmond
Pilot • Knowledgeable aviator with extensive experience in commercial aviation management and operations. Eight years of Part 135 experience, including 3 years as a 119
Flight Experience & Aircraft
4 type ratings • 4,400 total hours
Total Hours
4,400
Multi-Engine Hours
60
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
2,700
Type Ratings
PILATUS PC-12
Training date: Nov 2025
1,100 hours in type
DE HAVILAND DHC-3
Training date: Jun 2025
400 hours in type
DE HAVILAND DHC-2
Training date: Jun 2025
400 hours in type
CESSNA C-208
1,200 hours in type
Work Experience
Chief Pilot, Check Airmen, Instructor Pilot, Line
Katmai Air
Maintained company and pilot records across 3 pilot bases and 5 aircraft types. Trained and mentored new and returning employees. Created MEL and EFB program and integrated it into PC-12 operations. Oversaw operations and operated all company aircraft in accordance with GOM, OpSpecs, and FAR's. Partnered with Universities to create internship program.
Contract Pilot
Precision, LLC
Collaborated directly with KinectAir executives and managers to assist in smooth start up and guest experiences. Ensure aircraft is stocked with catering for charters. Clean, fuel, and operate PC-12 in accordance with GOM, OpSpecs, and FAR's
Flight Instructor
Acme Cub Training
Instructed students in Piper PA-18 and Cessna C180/185 Aircraft equipped with floats, wheels, and skis. Collaborated with instructors and students to proved meaningful group flyout and training events. Utilized simulator to provide better learning environment for students. Taught basic and advanced off airport and back country flying theory.
Line Pilot, Instructor Pilot
Alaska Seaplanes
Operated Cessna C208 and C207 aircraft in accordance with GOM, OpSpecs, and FAR's to scheduled and unscheduled destinations. Instructed and mentored pilots while training in new aircraft types. Ensured aircraft were clean, fueled, and loaded safely.
Flight Instructor
Western Michigan University
Instructed students in Cirrus SR-20 and SR-22 aircraft, as well as 8KCAB Super Decathlon. Taught private, commercial, instrument, and upset recovery students. Decided on safety of flight decisions for solo and dual flight operations. Collaborated with maintenance team for aircraft allocation.
Education
Bachelors of Science-Aviation Flight Science
Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo, MI
Profile Overview
4,400
Total Flight Hours
4
Aircraft Types
9
Years Experience
Personal Interests
– Love attending airshows and experiencing the excitement of aviation up close. – Enjoy playing golf and spending time perfecting my game on the course. – Love spending time boating and jet skiing on lakes, rivers, and oceans. – Enjoy camping and reconnecting with nature under the stars. – Dedicated to personal fitness and staying active through exercise and training. – Enthusiastic about investing and building long-term financial growth. – Passionate about videography and telling stories throug
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