James Kramer
Pilot β’ Military Veteran β’ Part 135 Seaplane Captain
Flight Experience & Aircraft
5 type ratings β’ 1,203 total hours
Total Hours
1,203
Multi-Engine Hours
40
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
1
Type Ratings
DHC-2
Training date: Mar 2025
370 hours in type
C-185
Training date: Jan 2025
20 hours in type
PA-18
Training date: Mar 2024
160 hours in type
C-172
Training date: Mar 2024
480 hours in type
C-182
Training date: May 2023
125 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
Commercial Pilot License
Work Experience
Part 135 Line Pilot
Kenmore Air
Responsible for the safety and operation of the flight, crew, and passengers, acting in compliance with all FAA Part 135 and company policies; Coordinated effectively with Air Traffic Control, dispatch, and ground crews for seamless domestic and international operations; Managed in-flight emergencies and adverse weather conditions effectively, ensuring the safety of all onboard
Certified Flight Instructor
Kenmore Air
Responsible for training students seeking initial or add-on airplane single-engine sea; Knowledgeable and proficient in maritime operations in regards to marine buoys and right of way within waterways by adhering to the standards set forth by the FAA in CFR 91.115 and AIM 7-5-8; Accountable for the teaching and mastery in all maneuvers and procedures involved in seaplane flight by the use of the demonstrate perform teaching method
Certified Flight Instructor
North-Aire Aviation
Flight Instructor to students at the private pilot and commercial pilot level; Responsible for training students in subjects such as aircraft systems, operating procedures, handling emergencies, problem analysis, aircraft maneuverability; Developed curricula, instructed students in a classroom setting, conducted training flights, determined student ability
Certified Flight Instructor
Yavapai College
Flight Instructor to students at the private pilot and commercial pilot level; Responsible for training students in subjects such as aircraft systems, operating procedures, handling emergencies, problem analysis, aircraft maneuverability; Developed curricula, instructed students in a classroom setting, conducted training flights, determined student ability
Education
Aviation Science
Yavapai College (North-Aire Aviation) at Prescott, AZ
Profile Overview
1,203
Total Flight Hours
5
Aircraft Types
3
Years Experience
Personal Interests
I was raised in Sandy Springs, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from Riverwood International Charter High School with the class of 2014. Unsure of my next steps at the time, I enlisted in the United States Navy in September 2014 and was stationed at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington. During my five-year honorable service, I completed two deployments β a Western Pacific deployment and a world tour that included operations in the Persian Gulf. After leaving the Navy, I pursued a career in aviation. In 2020 I relocated to Prescott, Arizona, where I completed initial flight training at North-Aire Aviation and subsequently served as a flight instructor. I later returned to Washington State to fly commercial seaplanes for Kenmore Air.
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