JERRY SINK

Taught Statistics with Aviation Applications, Business Statistics, and Basic Mathematics online to adult learners worldwide. Program has been ranked in the top five (out of 346 rated) Online Bachelor’s degree programs in the U.S. by U.S. News' college survey for the past six years. Achieved high marks on annual faculty teaching review. “Exceeded expectations” (highest rating) in use of instructional tools, awareness of individual student needs, promoting discussions, promoting research methods, and providing feedback to students. Consistently averaged between highest and high (5 and 4 on 5-point scale) instructor ratings on student course surveys–most recent evaluation average was 4.50 positive rating.

March 1996 - July 1997 Training Squadron Commander (Head of International Flight Training School) Current and active F-117A stealth fighter pilot and flight simulator instructor Student ratings of training quality averaged over 4.5 out of 5.0. May 1987 - July 1997 Various bases in U.S., Europe, and Asia Military Flight Instructor Taught function/operation of aircraft systems, basic/advanced flying techniques, and tactical employment in classroom, aircraft simulator, and actual flight settings. Used traditional lecture, computer-based instruction; pre-flight discussion of learning objectives and plan to achieve them, in-flight demonstrations, and post-flight lesson critiques. Applied syllabus and lesson plans appropriate to student’s phase of training and experience. Other Assignments: F-117A Functional Check Flight pilot—tested all normal and emergency aircraft systems in flight following major maintenance F 117A and A 10 Flight Commander (senior pilot) O-2A Flight Examiner (check captain)

Manages aircraft flying and maintenance programs in accordance with federal regulations and company procedures for private client under FAR Part 91. Coordinates, schedules and reviews applicable crew and maintenance personnel training with the appropriate training contractor. Coordinates all maintenance test, training and other flights. Ensures highest standards are attained and maintained for aircraft and personnel reliability, availability, and appearance. Solicits senior management input or approval for all operational, personnel, and administrative issues of a substantive nature. Submits written reports as required. Perform duties as PIC before, during, and after flight operations. Supervises one other pilot on the account.

PIC for business turbojet at a Part 135 charter operation renown for live organ transport. Responsible for safety and health of passengers, safe and efficient operations according to aircraft and operations specifications, federal regulations, company policies and company standard operating procedures. Proactively performed other duties such as fuel planning and monitoring, cleaning aircraft, loading baggage, delivering catering, pre- and post-flight communications and reporting and other duties as requested by Operations.

PIC for business turbojet at a charter operation renown for customer service. Responsible for safety and health of passengers, safe and efficient operations according to aircraft and operations specifications, federal regulations, company policies and company standard operating procedures. Proactively performed other duties such as fuel planning and monitoring, cleaning aircraft, loading baggage, delivering catering, pre- and post-flight communications and reporting and other duties as requested by Operations. Over 2000 hours accident/incident free Phenom flights. Upgraded to Captain from First Officer in 1 year and 10 months PIC of aircraft that experienced engine failure due to compressor bearing seizure—used CRM to effect uneventful recovery, single engine landing at LAX.