TRAINING TEAM MANAGEMENTStephen A. McDonell Senior Vice President of Operations Steve McDonell was named Senior Vice President of Operations in October of 2008. Captain McDonell oversees operations to ensure the needs of customers, from planning through the completion of every training event. He is responsible for coordinating among departments, including Sales and Marketing Team, IT Team, Training Operations and Customer Care for the best possible customer experience. A veteran airline professional, Captain McDonell has accumulated over 28,000 hours flying Airbus A-300, A-310, A-320, A-330, A-340, Boeing B-707, B-720, B-727, B-737 and Lockheed L-1011 aircraft. Captain McDonell has served in positions as FAA-Designee, Line Check Captain, Check Airman, Training Captain, Simulator Instructor, Training Center Evaluator and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as Spirit Airways, JetBlue Airways, Airbus Training Center, FlightSafety, Boeing, Pan American Airways and NASA.
David Smith Vice President of Operations David Smith was named Vice President of Operations in December of 2008. Captain Smith is responsible for overseeing all training operations including hiring, training, and scheduling of training programs. A veteran airline professional, Captain Smith has accumulated over 26,000 hours flying Airbus A-300, A-310, A-320, Boeing B-727, B-747-400, Douglas DC-8, DC-9 and Lockheed L-1011 aircraft. Captain Smith has served in positions as FAA-Designee, Chief Pilot, Delivery Captain, Aircrew Program Designee, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines such as JetBlue Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Evergreen International and Eastern Airlines.
Vicky Trejos Director of Customer Care Ms. Trejos joined AeroStar in September of 2008. Ms. Trejos is responsible for all aspects of the students needs to ensure their expectations are exceeded. Ms. Trejos oversees all training site, travel and lodging arrangements and requirements. Ms. Trejos possesses over 20 years of customer care experience, including management positions with well known organizations such as JetBlue Airways, Sunburst Hospitality, Pan Am International Training Academy and Sheraton Hotels.
Deidra Toye Manager of Training Services Ms. Toye joined AeroStar in December 2008. Ms. Toye is responsible for sales and public relations, simulator scheduling, accounting, auditing, charitable giving and community relations. Ms. Toye is also a CATS Proctor for all FAA Knowledge Tests. Ms. Toye has previously served in various management capacities for such well known aviation companies as SunState Aviation and American Flyers.
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING TEAMAeroStar exclusively recruits aviation instructors who embrace our values and have actual airline experience, who are then invited to join the AeroStar Team. To enhance the training experience, AeroStar only selects instructors who truly care about the student’s progress and training success. Aircraft training is a stressful endeavor because of the amount of technical information that must be absorbed in a relatively short amount of time. AeroStar recognizes this by supporting the student with advance training aids and professional instructors who personally assist the individual in a stimulating training environment, to seek a successful training solution. This vision has guided AeroStar to develop a training company that provides an exceptional training program with the ultimate goal of providing the best training available anywhere in the world. Please review the following Training Team qualifications. You can rest assured AeroStar is staffed by the airline industries most experienced and highly qualified training personnel available. These individuals are available to assist your training needs and are committed to your training endeavor.
Paul Proffett A veteran airline professional, Captain Proffett has accumulated over 14,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, Boeing B-737, CASA 212 and Embraer EMB-110, EMB-120 aircraft. Captain Proffett has served in positions as Check Airman, Flight Test Captain, Delivery Captain, Aircrew Program Designee, Simulator Instructor, Training Center Evaluator and Captain for various well known airlines such as JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, WinAir Airlines and Air South Airlines. Captain Proffett has previous experience developing, managing and constructing training programs and facilities from inception to completion. Captain Proffett has also served as an FAA Air Traffic Controller in high density Terminal and Center facilities. Thomas C. Hutchins A veteran airline professional, Captain Hutchins has accumulated over 20,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, Boeing B-737, BBJ, B-757, B767, Douglas DC-3, Fokker FH-227 and Nihon YS-11 aircraft. Captain Hutchins has served in positions as Chief Pilot, Director of Training, Check Airman, Designated Examiner, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as Flight Safety International, Pace Airlines, Air South Airlines, USAir and Piedmont Airlines. Captain Hutchins also served in the United States Army flying UH-1D aircraft. Gary H. Ransom A veteran airline professional, Captain Ransom has accumulated over 21,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, Boeing B-727, B-737, B-757, B-767, Douglas DC-9, Lear Jet and Cessna C-500, C-525 aircraft. Captain Ransom has served in positions as Training Center Evaluator, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as Flight Safety International, JetBlue Airways, US Airways, Midway Airlines and General Mills. Frank K. Naahielua A veteran airline professional, Captain Naahielua has accumulated over 18,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, Boeing B-737, B-777, DeHavilland Comet 4, Douglas DC-10 and Vickers Viscount aircraft. Captain Naahielua has served in positions as FAA-Designee, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines such as JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Aloha Airlines and Dan-Air London. James S. Sargeant A veteran airline professional, Captain Sargeant has accumulated over 17,000 hours flying Airbus A-300, Boeing B-707, B-717, B-727, B-737 and DeHavilland DHC-6 aircraft. Mr. Sargeant has served in positions as Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Check Airman, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines such as Airtran Airways, Sunbird Airways, American International Airways, Haiti Trans Air and Eastern Airlines. Captain Sargeant also served in the United States Marine Corps. Edgar J. Cedeno A veteran airline professional, Captain Cedeno has accumulated over 10,000 hours flying Boeing B-727, B-737, B-777, Douglas DC-9 and Lear Jet aircraft. Captain Cedeno has served in positions as Training Center Evaluator, Check Airman, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as Alteon, CanJet Airlines, Pan Am International Flight Academy and Venezuela Airways. Jose C. Barbosa A veteran airline professional, Captain Barbosa has accumulated over 17,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, Boeing B-737, B-757, B767, B-747-400, Douglas DC-3 and Sikorsky S-61 aircraft. Captain Barbosa has served in positions as a Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as US Airways and Polar Air. Captain Barbosa also served in the United States Army flying AH-1/UH-1, OH-6 and OH-58 aircraft and then transitioned to the United States Air Force flying HH-3, A-7 and C-130 aircraft. Allen Jorsey A veteran airline professional, Captain Jorsey has accumulated over 23,000 hours flying Boeing B-727, Douglas DC-9 and MD-80 aircraft. Captain Jorsey has served in positions as a Director of Operations, Manager of Flying, Line Check Airman, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as Aero Services, Allaire Air Service, Alteon, American International Airways, Amerijet, Classic Design, Eastern Airlines, Planet Airways and SunJet International Airlines. Captain Jorsey also served in the United States Army flying as a pilot. Mathis Mulcan A veteran airline professional, Captain Mulcan has accumulated over 8,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, Boeing B-737, B-747-200 and B-747-400 aircraft. Captain Mulcan has served in positions as Training Center Evaluator, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as Atlas Air, Alteon, Aero Services, F&E Aircraft, Kabo Air, Pan Am, and Tower Air. Captain Mulcan is also a certificated Airframe and Powerplant mechanic with extensive work experience on large turbine aircraft. John G. Posey A veteran airline professional, Captain Posey has accumulated over 17,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, Boeing B-737, Canadair CL-65, Douglas DC-9, Fokker F-100 and the Lear Jet (Model Series 20, 30 and 55). Captain Posey has served in positions as a Training Manager, Simulator Program Manager, Check Airman, Production/Experimental Test Pilot, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as US Airways, Aero Services, Cayman Airways, Gates Learjet and Virgin America. Captain Posey also served in the United States Air Force flying T-37, T-38, F-100, F-15 and C-130 aircraft as a pilot including positions as an Instructor and Evaluator pilot in these aircraft. Dale K. “DK” Snider, Jr. A veteran airline professional, Captain Snider has accumulated over 24,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, A-330, British Aircraft BAC-111, Boeing B-727, B-737, B-757, B767, Convair 580, Douglas DC-9 and MD-80 aircraft. Captain Snider has served in positions as Line Instructor Pilot, Simulator Check Airman, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as US Airways, Airbus North America, Arrow Air and Virgin America. Captain Snider also served in the United States Air Force flying F-100, F-4 and F-16 aircraft as a pilot including positions as an Instructor and Evaluator pilot in these aircraft. John Z. Williams A veteran airline professional, Captain Williams has accumulated over 20,000 hours flying Airbus A-320, Boeing B-737, Douglas DC-9, MD-80, Fokker F-28 and F-100 aircraft. Captain Williams has served in positions as a Sales Manager, Simulator Instructor and Captain for various well known airlines and companies such as US Airways, Hawthorne Aviation and Trans World Airlines. Captain Williams also served in the United States Air Force flying heavy jet aircraft as a pilot including positions as an Instructor pilot.
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