
Todd Triemstra
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
2 type ratings • 14,400 total hours
Total Hours
14,400
Multi-Engine Hours
0
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
A-321
Training date: Apr 2026
8,000 hours in type
SR20
Work Experience
Captain, Airbus A319 / A320 / A321
Spirit Airlines
Commanded A320-family aircraft on domestic and international routes; over 6,000 hours as Airbus PIC. Historic A320neo introduction (Western Hemisphere): Served as Captain on the first-ever revenue flight of the Airbus A320neo in the Western Hemisphere – demonstrating trusted proficiency with a brand-new Airbus variant from entry into service. Led post-flight technical debriefs; coordinated with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve aircraft discrepancies and faults. Exercised final authority on flight plan modifications and crew safety decisions. Continuous engagement with operational regulatory compliance. Maintained exemplary FAA and company standards record.
First Officer, Airbus A319 / A320 / A321
Spirit Airlines
Operated A320-family aircraft in scheduled commercial service. Developed foundational FBW operational knowledge across A319, A320, and A321 variants. Upgraded to Captain after 2.5 years as First Officer.
Captain / First Officer, CRJ-200
Pinnacle Airlines (Northwest Airlink & Delta Connection)
Served 2 years as First Officer and 4 years as Captain on regional jet scheduled passenger service. Maintained exemplary safety record across 6 years of airline operations. Demonstrated command readiness in demanding, high-frequency regional airline operations.
First Officer, Saab 340B
Colgan Airlines (US Airways)
Coordinated closely with dispatch and ground operations to support safe and efficient flight operations across a multi-leg daily schedule. Developed strong foundational experience in turbine aircraft operations, CRM, and operational decision-making in a fast-paced regional airline setting.
Flight Instructor, Cessna 152, 172 & 182; Piper Warrior; Cirrus SR20
American Flight and Metroline Aviation
Provided primary and advanced flight instruction, training students from initial certification through instrument and multi-engine ratings. Delivered structured ground and flight instruction with a strong emphasis on safety, aeronautical decision-making, and FAA standardization. Managed day-to-day flight school operations including scheduling, aircraft coordination, maintenance liaison, and student progress tracking.
Software Engineer / Web Developer
Frog Design
Interactive web and software development for global clients at a world-renowned design and innovation firm.
Software Engineer / Web Developer
Graham & James LLP
Developed and maintained software and web applications supporting a major international law firm.
Software Engineer
Sweet Systems
Began professional career contributing to product software development.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies
Oakland University
University of Michigan
Profile Overview
14,400
Total Flight Hours
2
Aircraft Types
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