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Certification
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Jeff Mark

North Bay,ON

Summary

Professional bush pilot with strong expertise in flight operations, navigation, and emergency procedures. 7000hrs accident incident free flying in 18+ years. Demonstrates solid commitment to safety protocols and effective decision-making under pressure. Highly adaptable team player focused on achieving mission objectives and ensuring operational success without compromising safety. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of performance in dynamic environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Helicopter Pilot

ORNGE
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • IFR MEDEVAC Operations across Ontario
  • Night Vision Goggles

  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for emergency situations and high levels of passenger support.

Training Pilot/Line Pilot

Wisk Air
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Line Pilot
  • Fires
  • Powerline construction
  • Drill moves
  • Environmental
  • Training Pilot
  • Elevated training standards by mentoring junior pilots, focusing on navigation techniques and emergency response protocols.

Chief Pilot

Taiga Air Services
11.2011 - 01.2022
  • Chief Pilot/Training Pilot/Line Pilot
  • Monitored pilot performance and coached individual crew members to improve abilities.
  • Managed all crew assignments and schedules for fleet.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, leading to increased business opportunities and long-term contracts.
  • Safety Committee Department Lead
  • Developed training courses through third party providers for enhanced flight safety

Helicopter Pilot

Sunrise/Gateway Helicopters
08.2006 - 11.2011
  • First Helicopter Job
  • Ground crew/camper driver
  • Spray Pilot/Line Pilot

Education

No Degree - Helicopter Pilot

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, None
06-2006

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, None
05-2004

Skills

  • Flight safety
  • Crew resource management
  • Mountain flying techniques
  • Helicopter operations
  • Instrument flight rules
  • Aviation regulations
  • External load operations
  • Vertical reference flying
  • Night vision goggle operations
  • Crew leadership
  • Professionalism

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Type Endorsements;

BH407 / BH41 / A139 / BH06 / HU30

Ratings;

IFR Group 4 / Night / NVIS / CalFire Certified

Training Endorsements;

Mountain Certified

Flying in the Wires 1 and 2

Low Visibility

Under water Egress

CRM

Chief Pilot / Training Pilot

EAPIS - Trans-Border flights: International Flying



Timeline

Helicopter Pilot

ORNGE
01.2024 - 01.2025

Training Pilot/Line Pilot

Wisk Air
02.2022 - 01.2024

Chief Pilot

Taiga Air Services
11.2011 - 01.2022

Helicopter Pilot

Sunrise/Gateway Helicopters
08.2006 - 11.2011

No Degree - Helicopter Pilot

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
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