Galen Sokolowski

• Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
• Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.
• Assisted airline management in updating operational procedures to align with evolving Transport Canada standards and guidelines.
• Acted as a line check pilot accomplishing line indoctrination
• Managed challenging weather conditions through expert piloting skills, minimizing delays and ensuring passenger comfort.

• Operated flights throughout Europe, North America and the Caribbean

• Improved flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and adhering to strict FAA regulations.
• Assisted airline management in updating operational procedures to align with evolving Transport Canada standards and guidelines.
• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of current industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices for safe aviation operations.
• Maximized utilization of onboard equipment by troubleshooting minor technical issues during flights without compromising safety or reliability.

• As president I coordinated all activities, presiding over meetings both internal and external
• Helped to grow and foster a very healthy and effective working relationship with management that I was very proud of
• Presided over the negotiation of several pilot contracts
• Worked closely with all levels of management in determining the application and administration of contractual policy.
• Represented Pilots during disciplinary situations
• Helped take our association to certified status with labour Canada, then ultimately joining ALPA

• In charge of hiring
• Scheduled pilots
• Coordinated and planned charter operations
• Conducted recurrent pilot training
• Worked closely with Transport Canada to improve every area of flight operations including training, standard operating procedures and all safety related factors
• Crewed aircraft for regularly scheduled cargo as well as passenger charters

• Operated all aspects of cargo and passenger charters as both First officer and Captain on a variety of piston and turbo-prop twin engined aircraft

Provided all aspects of pilot training from ground school to commercial and multi-engine instruction