Norman Caffa
Toronto,ON
Summary
Pilot and Experienced Flight Dispatcher with 14 years in the industry, I possess exceptional situational awareness and decision-making skills. My ability to manage complex scenarios and prioritize multiple tasks has enhanced my skillset as a pilot. With a focus on safety and efficiency, I consistently make critical decisions in high-pressure situations to ensure the safe and timely departure and arrival of flights.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Experience
Flight Time
Toronto, ON
- 630 Hours Total Time
- 417 Hours PIC
- 401 Hours PIC Cross Country
Pilot - C172
Canadian Air National
St. Catharines, Ontario
04.2023 - Current
- PIC for aerial surveying operation flying pipeline patrol routes around the GTA, Southern, and Northern Ontario.
- Responsible for all planning in regards to weekly pipeline inspection routes. i.e. Where to fuel, where to hangar aircraft, best routes to fly first given certain weather conditions, etc.
- Responsible for ensuring survey data is accurate and promptly reported to clients insuring timely intervention if issues arise.
- Conducted pre-flight aircraft inspection to verify proper functioning of engines, controls, instruments, and other on-board systems.
- Coordinate Pipeline Inspection with various ATC units at specified times to ensure safe flights into busy controlled airspaces.
- Kept detailed records of flight departure and arrival times, fuel consumption and flight path weather conditions.
- Communicated with air traffic control centers, using on-board radio to verify takeoff clearance, obtain arrival instructions and gather other relevant information.
Senior Flight Dispatcher - Transport Canada ACD
Porter Airlines
Toronto, ON
03.2010 - Current
- Create and File Flight Plans accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations for both Bombardier Q400 and Embraer E195-E2.
- Transport Canada Approved Check Dispatcher - Conduct dispatcher yearly recertification check on behalf of transport Canada.
- Review routes, daily air traffic and weather conditions to adjust plans, meeting legal Requirements under Canadian Aviation Regulations.
- Working together with pilots in order to ensure Flights arrive at their destination safely and at the scheduled time, at the lowest reasonable operating cost.
- Trained dispatchers over the course of 9 years, on dispatching procedures.
- Provide updates on weather reports, airfield conditions/closures and other relevant information and inform pilots of these changes.
- Maintain and update airport staff and air traffic control regarding departure time to ensure aircrafts timely departure and arrival.
- Evaluate fuel loads and passenger payloads in compliance with the company fuel tankering program.
Education
Commercial Pilot - Aviation
Canadian Flyers Aviation College
Toronto09.2021
Flight Dispatcher Certificate - Commercial Aviation
York University
Toronto, ON06.2009
Skills
- Work effectively in high pressure situations
- Demonstrate self-reliance and resourcefulness
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communicational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent situational awareness and decision making skills
- Cooperative and Constructive
- Fluent in Spanish
Refrences
- Amy Santagato - Canadian Air National Cheif Pilot (519) 217-0899
- Vince Galluzo - Porter Airlines Cheif Dispatcher (289) 387-3271
- Nuno Gomes - Sunwing Airlines First Officer (905) 783-4305
Timeline
Pilot - C172
Canadian Air National
04.2023 - Current
Senior Flight Dispatcher - Transport Canada ACD
Porter Airlines
03.2010 - Current
Flight Experience
Flight Time
Commercial Pilot - Aviation
Canadian Flyers Aviation College
Flight Dispatcher Certificate - Commercial Aviation
York University