Francisco Cedeno
Woodbridge
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with extensive experience at MESA Airlines as a Captain, accumulating over 2,160 flight hours in 121 operations. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills enhance team collaboration and proficient in flight planning and aircraft systems, driving safety and performance in high-pressure environments with limited resources available to me.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
MESA Airlines
Dulles Airport
01.2022 - Current
- Accumulated 2160 hours of flight time with Turbine 121 and 1000 hours as PIC on Embraer 175.
Flight Instructor
Aviator College
Fort Pierce
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Currently with a CFI, CFII, and MEI licenses.
Aviation English Instructor
Aviator College
Fort Pierce
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Gave instruction to new students about Aviation Phraseology and Procedures.
- As well helped the English Department with creating Aviation English material and classes.
Flight Dispatcher
Aviator College
Fort Pierce
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for controlling the check out and check in of company flights, responsible for maintaining an environment of safety oriented in the company ramp as well as keeping control of the company schedules.
Aircraft Refueler
Aviator College
Fort Pierce
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Refueled aircraft, gave maintenance to fuel trucks, and helped out in general activities in the Maintenance Hangar.
Intern
COPA Airlines
Panama City
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Participated in the 737-800 ground class with the company training center.
- Also worked in the SOCC (System Operation Control Center), specifically in the area of Operations Efficiency.
Education
Associates Degree - Aeronautical Science
Aviator College
Fort Pierce, Florida12.2019
Skills
- Efficiency in communication
- Problem-solving expertise
- Team collaboration
- Management skills
- Aircraft systems knowledge
- Flight planning proficiency
- Leadership skills
References
- Francisco Cedeno, Airworthiness Director, COPA Airlines, 571-398-7935
- Igor Cardenas, Division Manager DCA, Avdyne Aeroservices, 786-970-6459
- Tan Thai , Kalitta Air , First Officer , 657-272-6098
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Captain
MESA Airlines
01.2022 - Current
Flight Instructor
Aviator College
02.2020 - 12.2021
Flight Dispatcher
Aviator College
12.2019 - 08.2020
Aviation English Instructor
Aviator College
03.2019 - 08.2021
Aircraft Refueler
Aviator College
09.2018 - 02.2019
Intern
COPA Airlines
02.2017 - 08.2017
Associates Degree - Aeronautical Science
Aviator College