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Rici Lucas

Columbus

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished pilot with extensive experience at Delta Air Lines, excelling in route planning and crew resource management. Proven ability to enhance passenger satisfaction through efficient time management and emergency procedures. Skilled in developing instructional materials, fostering a culture of safety and proficiency among crew members.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Pilot In Command

Delta Air Lines
04.1998 - 02.2024
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.

C-130 Pilot

United States Air Force Reserve
08.1987 - 08.2002
  • Responsible for the safe and effective operation to C-130 aircraft during flight
  • Ensured the crew is briefed and ready for the flight and managed crew duties

T-37 Instructor Pilot

United States Air Force, USAF
02.1982 - 08.1987
  • Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
  • Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
  • Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
  • Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
  • Operated complex multi-engine jet aircraft and flight simulators, instructing students.

Education

BBA - Business Systems

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
06-1981

Skills

  • Instructional material development
  • Crew resource management
  • Emergency procedures
  • Efficient time management

Timeline

Pilot In Command

Delta Air Lines
04.1998 - 02.2024

C-130 Pilot

United States Air Force Reserve
08.1987 - 08.2002

T-37 Instructor Pilot

United States Air Force, USAF
02.1982 - 08.1987

BBA - Business Systems

University of Georgia
Rici Lucas