Michael Fobert

Serve as Pilot in Command for Part 91 corporate flight operations throughout the western United States. Exercise full operational authority and responsibility for the safe and efficient conduct of all flights. Perform complete flight planning including performance calculations, weight & balance, weather analysis, fuel planning, and risk assessment. Ensure strict compliance with FARs, company policies, and best operating practices. Manage aircraft maintenance coordination, scheduling inspections, tracking AD compliance, and maintaining aircraft logs and records. Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with vendors to ensure maximum aircraft availability and airworthiness. Maintain aircraft databases (GPS), charts, and subscriptions to ensure regulatory and operational currency. Oversee aircraft cleanliness, presentation, stocking, and readiness to corporate standards. Arrange catering and passenger accommodations as required. Maintain professional communication with company leadership and passengers while delivering a high level of customer service. Manage hangar organization and support ground handling as needed.

Delivered ground school and full-motion simulator instruction for CRJ-200, CRJ-700/900, and Challenger 850 programs under Part 121 and Part 142. Instructed and evaluated First Officers and Direct Entry Captains in initial, upgrade, transition, and recurrent training. Conducted ATP-CTP, type rating, and recurrent training events in accordance with FAA-approved training programs. Led LOFT scenarios emphasizing CRM, decision-making, leadership, and threat/error management. Prepared pilots for checkrides and proficiency checks while reinforcing SOP adherence and regulatory compliance. Debriefed complex training events, providing structured performance feedback and corrective action strategies. Maintained strict compliance with FAA regulations, company training manuals, and client airline standards. Collaborated with training center management and check airmen to ensure standardized instruction and evaluation consistency. Mentored pilots transitioning into captain roles, emphasizing command authority, operational risk management, and professionalism.

Served as Pilot in Command in Part 121 scheduled passenger operations in the CRJ fleet. Exercised full operational authority and responsibility for the safe, legal, and efficient conduct of all assigned flights. Led flight deck crew in compliance with FAA regulations, company SOPs, MEL procedures, and operational control requirements. Conducted comprehensive preflight planning including weather analysis, performance calculations, fuel planning, and risk assessment. Managed abnormal and emergency situations using sound aeronautical decision-making and CRM principles. Coordinated with Dispatch, Maintenance Control, ATC, and Cabin Crew to ensure safe and on-time operations. Mentored and developed First Officers, reinforcing standardization, professionalism, and cockpit leadership.

Served as Second-in-Command in Part 121 scheduled passenger operations. Assisted the Captain in the safe, legal, and efficient conduct of all flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations and company SOPs. Performed flight planning duties including weather analysis, performance calculations, fuel planning, and weight & balance verification. Executed normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures using established checklist discipline and CRM principles. Maintained situational awareness and actively supported decision-making in dynamic operational environments. Coordinated effectively with Dispatch, Maintenance Control, ATC, and Cabin Crew to ensure safe and on-time performance. Conducted thorough preflight and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft airworthiness and compliance. Delivered professional passenger-focused service while maintaining strict safety standards. Maintained high standards of passenger service while upholding strict safety culture expectations. Successfully completed Direct Entry Captain training and command qualification program.