Steven Orr

AIR CANADA
July 7th 2000- retirement February 01, 2025
Canada’s scheduled passenger flag carrier Air Canada flies to multiple world wide and domestic destinations.
Current Captain Airbus 330
Captain A320
F/O CRJ

• Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
• Helped maintain a positive work environment within the cockpit by fostering open communication among crew members while respecting established hierarchy protocols.
• Mentored junior pilots in flight operations, assisting them in developing their own expertise and confidence in the cockpit.
• Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.

Canadian Armed Forces
During Air Canada CCAA took a LOA and returned to The Canadian Armed Forces as a staff Officer in Ottawa.
Assigned to Project Management Office dedicated to replacing the T-33 and Challenger with a civilian company.

Acted as liaison between Transport Canada Technical Airworthiness and CAF Technical Airworthiness to produce a 702 AOC for CARS compliance to grant a civilian company authority to operate fighter jets as targeting training platforms for the CAF.

Acted as the "Air Expert" in the Exercise and simulation department at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto Ontario.

Worked For Superintendent Doug Mathews at Toronto base as Inspector on A320/330/340.

• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
• Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
• Conducted regular audits of internal systems and processes to identify opportunities for optimization while maintaining high quality standards.
• Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.

• Promoted a positive working environment for crew members, fostering strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Managed complex emergency situations effectively, prioritizing passenger safety and wellbeing.
• Mentored and counseled crews to maximize potential.
• Maintained harmony and cohesiveness within flight operations and crew members.
• Ensured compliance with all federal aviation regulations, maintaining an impeccable safety record throughout tenure as Captain.
• Acted as a role model for junior pilots, consistently demonstrating professionalism and adherence to the highest safety standards.

Captain L1011, A320, B757, B727

• Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
• Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
• Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.
• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of current industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices for safe aviation operations.
• Actively participated in emergency preparedness drills to ensure rapid response capability during actual incidents.
• Mentored junior pilots in flight operations, assisting them in developing their own expertise and confidence in the cockpit.
• Helped maintain a positive work environment within the cockpit by fostering open communication among crew members while respecting established hierarchy protocols.
• Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.

• Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring a consistent level of service and flight safety.
• Collaborated with the Captain and crew members to ensure smooth communication and coordination during flights.
• Fostered a positive work environment among crew members through open communication channels with other departments such as maintenance or ground staff teams.

Air Ambulance service for Ontario Government

• Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
• Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.
• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of current industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices for safe aviation operations.
• Helped maintain a positive work environment within the cockpit by fostering open communication among crew members while respecting established hierarchy protocols.

Pilot T-33 (T-Bird), CT114 (Tutor) CT134 Musketeer.

A2 Instructor/Standards Pilot

Flight Safety Officer

ICP (Instrument Check Pilot)

Meteorological Technician