Jefree Rice

PIC typed in Cessna 525 series aircraft. Conducting 135 charter operations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Mentoring new PIC and SIC pilots for efficient, and safe operations while providing quality customer service.

Air Ambulance pilot in King Air 200 series aircraft. Single pilot IFR, emergency flights over all terrain types, and in all weather conditions. This position was working out of a new remote location with minimal to no direct supervision.

Aerial support of air and ground assets over large scale fire events throughout the Western US. While flying during the fire season, I worked with an ever-changing crew, operating out of all varieties of airports, over all terrain types, and in all weather conditions. When not assigned to fire contracts I flew 135 charter operations in western US and Mexico. These both often involved working out of isolated airports.

I began with CAE as a line instructor providing ab-initio flight training to Chinese students. I was promoted to the position of Flight Lead, and 141 Check Airman. I was the senior or lead instructor for multiple foreign and domestic training programs and worked my last two years in the Instructor Standardization / Training Excellence Department. I provided both initial and upgrade training for instructors throughout all our FAA based programs.

I was responsible for the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and computer systems on more than 100 wind turbines. I was also responsible for training new technicians as well as ongoing safety training for all site members. As the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I was responsible for storage, handling, disposal, and tracking of all chemicals, safety equipment, and specialized tooling. I inspected and confirmed compliance of training and equipment for site contractors, and I was also responsible for ongoing safety and emergency response training of all site personnel.