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Kelda Braden

Calgary,AB

Summary

Professional pilot with a diverse aviation background looking to integrate past MEDEVAC and helicopter experience in a First Officer position with STARS.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance and Safety Specialist

Sunwest Aviation
01.2019 - Current
  • Conducted and developed internal audits and assessments
  • Investigated internal safety reports in accordance with SMS
  • Ensured compliance with regulations, industry and client standards.

Pilot

Sunwest Aviation
05.2017 - 05.2022
  • Safely operated company aircraft in accordance with SOPs under CARs 604, 702, 703, 704 and 705
  • Domestic and international MEDEVAC, gravel strip, crew change and executive charter flights
  • CRM instructor and pilot selection committee member.

Corporate Cabin Attendant

Sterling Aviation
01.2012 - 04.2017
  • Ensured safety of passengers through training and upholding SOPs
  • Coordinated and executed catering and VIP guest requirements
  • Worked internationally with a variety of operators and aircraft.

Air Traffic Controller Trainee

NAV CANADA
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Safely and efficiently controlled aircraft arrivals, departures and movements
  • Applied complex rules and regulations to operations in the CYMM airspace

Geotech and Camp Medic

Northern Geophysics
01.1998 - 01.2012
  • Worked out of remote exploration camps in the Northwest Territories
  • Provided medical assistance to camp personnel
  • Supported geologists with sampling, prospecting and drill programs.

Pilot

Mountain View Helicopters
01.2008 - 06.2010
  • Safely flew scheduled news, traffic and charter flights
  • Developed and implemented company SMS
  • Updated and revised company manuals
  • Managed summer sightseeing operation.

Education

1085 Hours

Skills

1960 hours

Accident and incident free

Certification

875 hours (735 PIC)

  • CPL(H)
  • Valid Cat 1 Medical (2 crew restriction)
  • Group IV Instrument Rating
  • Night Rating
  • ATPL(H) exams complete
  • RH22, RH44


References

  • Jenn Thiel, STARS Pilot and Calgary Base Manager (403) 863-1433
  • Glen Tully, Canada AeroMedical Paramedic, President (403) 760-1711
  • Brady McLachlan, ACP (403) 829-3382

Timeline

Quality Assurance and Safety Specialist

Sunwest Aviation
01.2019 - Current

Pilot

Sunwest Aviation
05.2017 - 05.2022

Air Traffic Controller Trainee

NAV CANADA
08.2013 - 09.2014

Corporate Cabin Attendant

Sterling Aviation
01.2012 - 04.2017

Pilot

Mountain View Helicopters
01.2008 - 06.2010

Geotech and Camp Medic

Northern Geophysics
01.1998 - 01.2012

1085 Hours

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