Tony Jeter

Operate Boeing 777-200/300 aircraft in complex international Part 121 operations across Europe and South America, applying operational judgment, risk management, CRM/TEM, and regulatory compliance.Coordinate across flight crews, dispatch, maintenance, flight attendants, international stations, and operational control to support safe, compliant, and reliable long-haul operations.Previously operated Boeing 737 and Airbus A319/A320/A321 aircraft, providing broad operational experience across multiple major-airline fleets.Maintain comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations, international operating requirements, company procedures, and standardized flight operations.

Directed daily operations and oversight for a base of approximately 50 pilots, serving as the primary point of contact between line pilots, the Director of Operations, and peer Chief Pilots system-wide.Conducted pilot performance reviews, addressed employee relations and disciplinary matters, and held recommendation authority for termination decisions.Maintained direct liaison with the FAA on base-level operational and regulatory matters.Assessed operational and safety issues, ensured adherence to SOPs, and highlighted incidents and operational occurrences from which safety lessons could be drawn.Worked with pilot union representatives in committee settings on employee and labor-management matters.Led the base's “Right Start” initiative targeting early-morning departure performance, implementing operational improvements that measurably increased on-time departures.Monitored operational and workforce performance indicators, including attendance and sick-time usage, addressing concerns directly with pilots when needed.Managed irregular operations (IROPS), coordinating crew and schedule recovery during weather and mechanical disruptions.

Held final operational authority as Pilot-in-Command for Part 121 flights, accountable for flight safety, regulatory compliance, operational decision-making, crew leadership, and aircraft disposition.Led flight crews through normal, irregular, and time-critical operations, applying operational risk management, CRM/TEM principles, FAA regulations, and company procedures to command decisions.Exercised decisive command authority during a low-fuel emergency following multiple go-arounds, declaring an emergency and safely completing the flight.Received a company-level letter of recognition for leading crew response to a separate in-flight medical emergency, coordinating passenger care and safe transfer to ground medical personnel.Coordinated with dispatch, maintenance, flight attendants, and ground operations to resolve operational issues and support safe, compliant, and reliable flight operations.

Operated CRJ-200/700/900 aircraft in scheduled Part 121 service, developing broad airline operational experience and progressing to Captain upgrade in 2016.

Operated Part 91 and Part 135 flights across multiple aircraft platforms, progressing from First Officer to Captain of a Norfolk-based Phenom 100 in 2013.Supported time-critical transplant missions transporting medical teams and organs, frequently responding on short notice, including overnight operations and flights in adverse weather conditions.Coordinated weather, fuel, flight planning, passenger pickup logistics, mission timing, and organ-transport requirements in support of time-sensitive medical missions.As Phenom 100 Captain, served primarily in Part 91 owner operations with additional Part 135 charter flying, sharing responsibility for aircraft readiness and trip execution.Coordinated directly with aircraft owners and charter clients regarding passenger manifests, accommodations, pickup locations, schedules, and other trip logistics.Ensured aircraft readiness and proper systems operation, oversaw onboard catering, and coordinated resolution of mechanical issues with base or outstation maintenance personnel as needed.

Operated King Air 350 aircraft in Part 91 state-government operations, transporting the Governor of Virginia, executive staff, and other state officials.Coordinated passenger schedules and ground transportation in support of official state travel.Supported extradition missions transporting law-enforcement personnel and individuals in custody.

Operated King Air 350 aircraft in Part 91 corporate operations, transporting company executives, employees, and clients.Coordinated passenger and trip logistics, including scheduling, ground transportation, accommodations, manifests, and onboard service requirements.Supported aircraft presentation and passenger readiness, including cabin equipment and passenger headset upkeep.

Provided Part 61 flight instruction primarily for private pilot and instrument students, with instructor qualifications through multi-engine commercial and CFII.Managed student scheduling and progress tracking, coordinated aircraft scheduling, participated in safety meetings, contributed to curriculum development, and mentored other flight instructors.Served concurrently as a part-time King Air 90 First Officer in Part 91 and Part 135 operations.

Commanded a 6-detective investigations unit at Central Precinct, overseeing case management, performance reviews, and personnel decisions, including recommendation authority for terminations.Conducted sensitive Internal Affairs investigations involving employee conduct, policy compliance, and personnel matters requiring discretion, impartiality, and sound judgment.Held budget responsibility for personnel and equipment; directed interagency coordination on community policing initiatives with Codes and Compliance, Housing Authorities, and the Fire Department.Initiated a civilian volunteer program and helped develop a civilian police academy for the Central Precinct, expanding community engagement and support capabilities.Supported emergency response operations during Hurricane Isabel (2003), coordinating within a high-pressure, multi-agency public-safety environment.Progressed through assignments in SWAT, K-9, and motorcycle patrol over a 20-year career, building broad operational and tactical experience culminating in the Investigations Commander role.