Kalvin Hildebrandt
Three Hills,AB
Summary
Conscientious, professional, Commerical Pilot with 23 years of aviation experience in Canada and North Africa. Overseas flight experience includes 10 years of transporting passengers, cargo and medevac patients in and out of remote, unimproved airstrips. Canadian experience includes more than 6 years in aviation management roles and an additional 6 years of flight instruction towards licenses, MIFR and type specific training within a college flight program. Extensive leadership experience in various sized teams. Proven company commitment and longevity in all previous workplace roles. Married with a family. Eager for a new challenge in a professional flight role environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Instructor / Manager
Mission Aviation Fellowship Canada
08.2013 - Current
- Senior Flight Instructor (Class 2) for college aviation program specializing in instruction for: Multi-IFR, Complex Single Aircraft, Tail-wheel and Mountain Flying.
- Five years as Managing Director of MAFC program at Prairie Aviation Training Centre (Prairie College). Responsible for the efficient and effective operations of the FTU and AMO.
- Three years in roles of Safety Officer and Recruiting Officer.
- Improved student pilot performance and understanding through the use of innovative training techniques and real-world scenarios
- Contributed to flight school safety by conducting thorough pre-flight briefings and inspections as well as promoting adherence to regulations
- Enhanced overall student satisfaction with tailored instruction methods, addressing individual learning needs and styles
- Involved in the improvement of ground school curriculums and flight lesson plans
- Involved in the welcome and assistance international students from various countries
Line-Pilot / Manager
Mission Aviation Fellowship Of Canada
03.2001 - 07.2013
- Completed successful flights for various mission and humanitarian organizations delivering cargo, passengers and medical patients.
- Completed more than 3000 hrs in C208B, C206 and SMA182 aircraft in remote communities
- Enhanced flight safety by complying with company SOPs and actively reporting safety concerns or deviances.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and efficiency in the cockpit through effective communication with customers, operations, security personnel and air traffic control.
- Performed precise takeoffs and landings at remote airstrips in communities scattered throughout extreme dessert and tropic climates.
- Covered various periods in management roles as: Deputy Program Manager, Safety Officer, Flight & Ground Operations Manager
Part-Owner Construction Company
Townline Drywall Ltd.
06.1991 - 08.1997
- Oversight of large commercial drywall projects including work-phase progress, ordering supplies and quality assurance
- Managed the scheduling and invoicing of 30-40 employees
- Carried out cost-estimates and supply acquisition
Education
Associate of Arts - Aviation
Prairie College
Three Hills, AB04.1997
Skills
- Customer Service
- Management
- Safety promotion
- Instruction
- Cross-cultural adaptability and sensitivity
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
German
Limited Working
Licenses & Ratings
Canadian - CPL/MIFR/IR/IATRA
FAA - CPL/SIFR
Flight Experience
5800 - Total Flight Hours
5450 - PIC
30 - Multi
300 - Instrument
2800 - Turbine
Timeline
Flight Instructor / Manager
Mission Aviation Fellowship Canada
08.2013 - Current
Line-Pilot / Manager
Mission Aviation Fellowship Of Canada
03.2001 - 07.2013
Part-Owner Construction Company
Townline Drywall Ltd.
06.1991 - 08.1997
Associate of Arts - Aviation
Prairie College
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