Michael Fobert

Serve as Pilot in Command for Part 91 corporate operations throughout the western United States (CA, NV, AZ, NM, CO, UT). Exercise full operational authority for the safe, legal, and efficient conduct of all flights. Manage complete flight planning including performance calculations, weight & balance, weather analysis, fuel planning, and risk assessment. Coordinate directly with company leadership to support business travel needs while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and passenger service. Oversee aircraft maintenance scheduling, inspection tracking, AD compliance, and logbook management. Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with vendors to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness. Maintain avionics database currency, charts, and required documentation. Responsible for aircraft cleanliness, presentation, stocking, hangar coordination, and overall readiness for immediate dispatch.

Provided ground school and full-motion simulator instruction for CRJ-200, CRJ-700/900, and Challenger 850 programs under FAA-approved Part 121 and Part 142 training curricula. Instructed and evaluated First Officers and Direct Entry Captains in initial, upgrade, transition, and recurrent training events. Conducted ATP-CTP, type rating, and proficiency training with emphasis on SOP compliance, systems knowledge, abnormal/emergency procedures, and CRM leadership. Led LOFT scenarios focusing on command decision-making, risk management, and crew coordination. Delivered structured debriefings with performance analysis and corrective action strategies to ensure pilot standardization and regulatory compliance. Maintained strict adherence to FAA regulations, training manuals, and client airline standards while promoting a strong safety culture.