James McDermott
Youngsville
Summary
Professional aviator with deep expertise in A320 Pilot instruction and strong commitment to safety and precision. Skilled in advanced flight maneuvers, emergency procedures, and navigation systems. Reliable and focused on achieving results through rigorous training and continuous improvement.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor Pilot A320
Delta Professional Services
04.2022 - Current
- Conduct flight training sessions, in both FSS and FTD devices ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement. This involves teaching aviation theory, maneuvers and regulation.
- Install a strong safety culture (cockpit resources management) and ensure students meet all certification standards.
Instructor Pilot A320 / Captain A320
USAir/American Airlines
07.1988 - 11.2021
- A320 Captain 3,354 hours, 8,793 total A320 time.
- A320 Instructor Pilot for 10 years. Conducted flight simulations to assess pilot proficiency and adherence to FAA regulations.
- Mentored junior pilots, fostering skill development and ensuring regulatory compliance during flights.
- First Officer A320, B737 and DC9
- Second Officer B 727
Pilot
Eastern Airlines
08.1985 - 07.1988
- First Officer B727, A300
- Second Officer B727, A300
Pilot
Gulf Air, Inc
07.1982 - 08.1985
- Captain CV580, First Officer B727
- Assistant Chief Pilot Philadelphia Base.
Corporate Pilot
James H Brazier, Inc and Offshore Logistics
12.1980 - 07.1981
- Operated corporate aircraft for business and personnel transport, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate flight logs and reports in accordance with FAA Part 135 requirements and company policies.
Flight Instructor / Charter Pilot
James Noel Flying Service
01.1978 - 12.1980
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lafayette, LA12-1984
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot A320, B737, CV580
Flight Engineer Turbojet Powered
Commercial Remote Pilot Certificate
Timeline
Instructor Pilot A320
Delta Professional Services
04.2022 - Current
Instructor Pilot A320 / Captain A320
USAir/American Airlines
07.1988 - 11.2021
Pilot
Eastern Airlines
08.1985 - 07.1988
Pilot
Gulf Air, Inc
07.1982 - 08.1985
Corporate Pilot
James H Brazier, Inc and Offshore Logistics
12.1980 - 07.1981
Flight Instructor / Charter Pilot
James Noel Flying Service
01.1978 - 12.1980
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Southwestern Louisiana