Michael Tarsa

Background

About Michael Tarsa

Learning Performance Engineer with Touch and Solutions. Also an Adjunct Instructor for FAA Academy training Inspectors on the Advanced Qualification Program. Recently active Learjet Captain for Crew Aviation 135 Charter service. Previously working for IngenuitE Corporation to support development of FAA guidance initiatives. Recently served as a Technical Interview member of UPS Airlines Talent Acquisition Team. Retired from UPS Airlines with 23 years as Captain and Check Airman including two decades of experience supporting the Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) and fleet policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FAA regulations while operating aircraft safely and efficiently in domestic and international routes. Served on Air Carrier Training Aviation Rule-Making (ACT ARC) Working Group for Electronic Knowledge Training (DBL). Over 10 years experience working with Training Committee of Airlines for America. Significant work experience in AQP development including the development of major Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) academic and flight curricula. Highly experienced and skilled and extended envelope training including experience in on-aircraft training. As Assistant Chief Pilot, supervised First Officers and Captains, overseeing and coordinating crew member and instructor training and curriculum development. Experienced Program Development Manager with a demonstrated history of working in commercial airline training, operations, and development. Skilled in DOT Regulations, Compliance, Human Factors, Safety Systems, Transportation Management, Air Charter, and Airlines. Strong operations professional with a Masters of Business Administration focused in Global Management from University of Phoenix and Insructional Design graduate certificate from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. 22 years experience as an instructor and Check Airman in transport category aircraft.