Hillary Friesen
Brooks
Summary
Aviation professional eager to embrace new challenges, with extensive experience in flight operations and safety management. Recognized for teamwork, consistent performance under diverse conditions, and expertise in navigation systems and emergency procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pilot
Quikway Air Services Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct a comprehensive review of weather, airports, and all relevant facilities along the planned route.
- Diligently and accurately finish post-flight documentation and apply any needed amendments to charts and manuals.
- Conduct daily aircraft preflight evaluations and maintenance-status verifications.
- Delivering pre-flight safety briefings to passengers
- Handling loading-pad operations for Air Tractors, such as fueling, maintenance tasks, and chemical loading
- Providing support with administrative duties such as work orders, scheduling, and accounting
Flight Attendant
Sunwing Airlines
11.2017 - 04.2023
- Assist boarding passengers by answering questions, handling baggage, and addressing miscellaneous concerns.
- Ensured ongoing flight proficiency and familiarity with aircraft systems through yearly simulator and ground-based training.
- Consistently maintained high energy and focus throughout long duty days
- Consistently reliable and punctual, ensuring on-time performance
Restaurant Manager
Flipping Burgers
07.2014 - 11.2017
- Oversaw and delegated duties for a team of up to five employees during shifts
- Handled customer issues while delivering exceptional customer service
- Provided training in food safety, system orientation, and customer relations
- Managed end-of-day cash counts and reconciliation
Education
No Degree - Instrument Rating Class 1
Excel Flight Training
Lethbridge, AB10-2024
No Degree - Multi-Engine Rating
Centennial Flight Center
Villeneuve, AB05-2024
No Degree - Commercial License
Sky Wings Aviation
Red Deer, AB04-2023
Skills
- Teamwork and collaborative skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong sense of spatial orientation
- Strong leadership and organizational capabilities
- Demonstrates calmness and focus under pressure
- 1000 flight hours
- Proficient in checklist procedures
- Operated seven types of aircraft
Timeline
Pilot
Quikway Air Services Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Flight Attendant
Sunwing Airlines
11.2017 - 04.2023
Restaurant Manager
Flipping Burgers
07.2014 - 11.2017
No Degree - Instrument Rating Class 1
Excel Flight Training
No Degree - Multi-Engine Rating
Centennial Flight Center
No Degree - Commercial License
Sky Wings Aviation