Dan Waters

Background

About Dan Waters

Currently employed by FAA after 25+ year career in airline industry working for Atlantic Southeast Airlines and building own private Aviation Company. Led Flight Operations and Training & Standards Divisions for 17-year period. AIRLINE INDUSTRY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS FLIGHT OPERATIONS | TRAINING & STANDARDS LEADERSHIP Directed flight operations with 700+ daily departures across five unique fleet types; led administration for 1300+ pilots and support team. Achieved zero pilot error operational accidents in history of carrier and flawless safety and compliance record with FAA. Managed flight operational policy, standards, procedures, safety, support infrastructure, aircraft performance, flight planning and budget. Developed industry leading Training & Standards Division. Redefined pilot management philosophy by adopting a more holistic view of operations and system-based approach to mitigate risk and improve safety. Transitioned culture from one focused primarily on individual pilot performance to one with greater emphasis on total system process and results. Elevated overall quality of pilot training programs, accelerating career growth and driving significant performance and safety improvements; designed enhanced pilot training, flight standards and evaluator programs and implemented advanced simulators. ENTREPRENURIAL VENTURE: FALCON AVIATION SERVICES, INC. Built region's first FAA approved flight school using advanced aircraft and unique pilot training curriculum. Grew business from the ground up in to a full service aviation operation with three distinct divisions: Flight school, Air Charter service and Aircraft Maintenance. Specialties: Policy & SOP Development/Implementation Budget Management/Cost Containment Operational Standards/Quality Control Risk & Safety Management Regulatory Compliance Technical Aircraft Operation/Maintenance Pilot Performance Measurement/Tracking Aircraft Economic/Performance Analysis Next Generation Pilot Development Training Facilities Management Labor Relations/Union Negotiations Workforce Planning/Management C-Suite Relations/Presentations Team Building/Development Change Management