Alexander Upshaw-Dammer
BELLEVILLE,Ontario
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CC130J Check Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force / 436 (T) Squadron
Trenton, Ontario
07.2024 - Current
- Moved to the Squadron Standards office, ensuring adherence of all Suqadron pilots to military, Squadron, and fleet flying orders and directives.
- Trained numerous Aircraft Commanders undergoing their Instructor Pilot upgrades.
- Worked as an instrument check pilot, conducting the annual astrument rating test and annual proficiency check for First Officers, Aircraft COmmanders, Instructor Pilots, and fellow Instrument Check pIlots.
- Currently working as the Squadron Chief Cehck Pilot, conducting no notice check rides on all personnel, as well as conducting aircraft commander and instructor Pilot upgrade check flights.
CC130J Instructor Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force / 436 (T) Squadron
Trenton, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted training on the CC130J for numerous FIrst Officers undergoing their Aircraft Commander upgrade process.
- Competed relevant administrative work and trip write ups as required pre and post flight for members' aircrew files.
CC130J Combat Ready Aircraft Commander
Royal Canadian Air Force / 436 (T) Squadron
Trenton, Ontario
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted global flight operations as an aircraft commander, leading a crew of 4-6 plus.
- Selected and trained as an Advanced Tactical Air Transport Aircraft Commander.
- Selected and trained as a Special Forces Operational Aircraft Commander.
- Deployed to Scotland in support of Op REASSURANCE, conducted safe and effective cargo transport throughout Europe and the Middle East.
CC130J Combat Ready First Officer
Royal Canadian Air Force / 436 (T) Squadron
Trenton, Ontario
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Conducted safe and efficient dynamic flight operations all over the world, while following the aircraft commander's direction, and ensuring proper adherence to military and applicable civilian flying regulations.
- Selected and trained as an Advanced Tactical Air Transport First Officer.
- Selected and trained as a Special Forces Operational First Officer.
- Deployed to Kuwait in support of Op IMPACT, conducted extensive flying operations in a combat environment in the Middle East.
Pilot Training
Royal Canadian Air Force
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Completed Phase II Flying Training on the CT-156 Harvard II aircraft.
- Completed Phase III Flying Training on the C-90B King Air, qualifying to RCAF wings standard.
On the Job Experience
Royal Canadian Air Force
Trenton, Ontario
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Conducted relevant job experience with 436 (T) Squadron in Trenton, ON, while awaiting further pilot training course dates.
- Worked as a scheduler for over 80 pilots.
- Worked as the Administrative Assistant to the Commanding Officer.
Royal Military College of Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
Kingston, Ontario
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Held numerous military leadership positions during four years of university, such as Cadet Section Commander, Cadet Division Standards Officer, and Cadet Squadron Leader.
- Conducted military training each summer, such as Basic Military Officer Qualification, French language training to the operationally function level, and Primary Flight Training on the Grob 120-A.
Education
Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering -
Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, Ontario05-2017
Skills
- Aircraft operations
- Flight training
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Crew resource management
- Flight planning
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
Certification
- Canadian Airline Transport Pilots License
- Military Fixed Wing Instrument Rating - CC130J CAT II
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Accomplishments
- Phase II Flying Training - Top Graduate, awarded to the student pilot with the highest overall flying score on their respective course.
- Phase III Flying Training - Top Graduate, awarded to the student pilot with the highest overall flying score on their respective course.
- Air Force Tactics and Weapons Instructor Course - Top Graduate, awarded to the individual with the highest combined course academic and practical evaluation scores.
References
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Timeline
CC130J Check Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force / 436 (T) Squadron
07.2024 - Current
CC130J Instructor Pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force / 436 (T) Squadron
09.2023 - Current
CC130J Combat Ready Aircraft Commander
Royal Canadian Air Force / 436 (T) Squadron
09.2022 - Current
CC130J Combat Ready First Officer
Royal Canadian Air Force / 436 (T) Squadron
03.2020 - 09.2022
Pilot Training
Royal Canadian Air Force
02.2018 - 03.2019
On the Job Experience
Royal Canadian Air Force
05.2017 - 02.2018
Royal Military College of Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
08.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering -
Royal Military College of Canada
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