JULIAN CARDENAS
Melgar,TOLIMA
Summary
Experienced pilot with in depth knowledge of aircraft systems and over 3000 hours on flights following safe operation standards. Handles manual flying with professionalism, skill and attention to detail.
Hard team player, focused, disciplined, and able to work in fast-paced environments.
Knowledge in training flight simulators as instructor.
Hardworking teaching professional organised in running successful vocational classes. Mixes instruction, demonstration and hands-on opportunities to build student knowledge and confidence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pilot in Command - Maintenance Pilot Bell 212
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima
2016.02 - Current
- Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to active crews before departing.
- Executed Standard Operating Procedures to deal with aircraft emergencies.
- Managed flight deck set-up to prepare for take-off.
- Completed domestic flights in different weather conditions with cargo or passengers.
- Finished safety sweeps of flight decks and bunks before take-off.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Submitted flight trip and aircraft status reports before and after landing.
- Communicated with air traffic control during overflights and followed specified instructions.
- Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues to air traffic control.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fast, safe and smooth flights for on-time arrivals.
- Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
- Used aeronautical charts and navigational instruments during flights and under low visibility conditions.
- Anticipated issues and maintained professionalism during emergencies.
IFR Instructor
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima
2005.12 - Current
- Managed cockpit and flight deck control panels according to flight requirements.
- Used radio navigation instruments to determine aircraft position in airspace.
- Delivered practical and workshop training on IFR to students.
- Explained concepts and theories, demonstrating techniques and assisting with experiments, research and hands-on projects.
- Motivated students and clients to continue with classes or programs.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, learning new techniques for future lectures and courses.
- Implemented new learning methods and student comprehension techniques for improved outcomes.
- Reported problems or discrepancies to flight control personnel for support.
- Operated aircraft or simulator device in accordance with regulatory requirements and operating procedures.
Air Operatios Officer
Colombian Air Force
Quibdó, Departamento del Choco
2021.08 - 2022.09
- Constantly monitored flight operations to safeguard the continuation of safe flight operations.
- Delivered complete pre-flight briefings to aircrews, providing critical air safety information to ensure safe flight operations.
- Developed and implemented operational flight plans, consistently minimising irregularities.
- Managed and adjusted flight crew staffing rosters to achieve optimal staffing levels.
- Produced effective Emergency Response Plans.
- Updated flight crew and operational staff on weather conditions, operational facilities and air traffic.
- Coordinated emergency search, rescue and evacuation operations.
Command and Control Center Chief
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Planned missions and briefed crew members to prepare for field actions.
- Coordinated missions to rescue injured civilians, soldiers and officers.
- Selected appropriate methods to enhance surveillance operations.
- Collected real-time geolocation information to inform time-critical planning.
- Supervised combat operations, managing risk for successful outcome.
- Coordinated bamby bucket for fire services.
- Reviews data on incoming flights such as scheduled or estimated times of arrival or departure, destinations and downline station stops, in order to plan work activities.
- Reviewed intelligence and environmental data to determinate optimal course of combat action.
- Applied military procedures and regulations for maximum compliance.
Pilot in Command - UH-1H/HUEY II/BELL 205
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima
2007.03 - 2016.03
- Performed normal and cross-wind take-off and landing operations.
- Reported problems or discrepancies to flight control personnel for support.
- Contributed to pre-flight briefings and clearances.
- Examined standard flight plans to determine requirements and flight data.
- Prepared and submitted flight plans for approval.
- Used radio navigation instruments to determine aircraft position in airspace.
- Operated aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements and operating procedures.
- Conducted inspections to uncover repair needs and verify mechanical integrity of aircraft.
- Monitored mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment for flight operation.
- Examined maintenance records to evaluate aircraft flight suitability.
- Identified and resolved issues, applying knowledge of flight principles and practices.
- Used radios to send and receive signals to and from other aircraft personnel.
- Verified correct function of all internal instruments and controls.
- Documented maintenance services and equipment checks for accurate recordkeeping.
- Maintained contact with air traffic or flight control during flight.
- Signed required certificates and maintained official flight records and manifests.
- Managed cockpit and flight deck control panels according to flight requirements.
- Applied airfield safety rules and procedures to foster safe working environment for airport crew.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Aeronautical Administration
Air Force Academic "Marco Fidel suarez"
Santiago de Cali, Departamento del Valle del Cauca 2002.01 - 2005.12
Basic Instrument Rating
Colombian Air Force
Santiago de Cali, Departamento del Valle del Cauca 2006.06 - 2006.07
Basic pilot course - Cessna 172
Colombian Air Force
Santiago de Cali, Departamento del Valle del Cauca 2006.08 - 2006.12
Basis Instrument Rating
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2007.02 - 2007.05
Basic Helicopter Pilot - Bell 206
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2007.05 - 2007.12
Helicopter Co Pilot UH-1H/HUEY II
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2008.02 - 2008.03
Pilot in Command UH-1H/HUEY II
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2013.01 - 2014.03
Flight Pilot Supervisor
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2013.10 - 2013.11
Pilot in Command - Bell 212
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2016.01 - 2016.04
Instructor Flight Instruments
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2016.01 - 2016.03
Tests Pilot - Bell 212
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2018.01 - 2018.02
Academic and Flight Instructor Course
Colombian Air Force
Melgar, Departamento de Tolima 2020.06 - 2020.07
Master of Science - MA in Aeronautical Military Sciences: Military Air Doctrine and Public Administration Sciences
Escuela de Post Grados Colombian Air Force
Bogotá, Bogota D.C. 2018.01 - 2020.12
Skills
- Motivate and helping learners
- Approach learners as indivuduals
- Providing adecuate instruction
- Emphasizing the positive
- Ensuring aviation safety
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Be Consitent
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Air Operatios Officer
Colombian Air Force
2021.08 - 2022.09
Academic and Flight Instructor Course
Colombian Air Force
2020.06 - 2020.07
Tests Pilot - Bell 212
Colombian Air Force
2018.01 - 2018.02
Master of Science - MA in Aeronautical Military Sciences: Military Air Doctrine and Public Administration Sciences
Escuela de Post Grados Colombian Air Force
2018.01 - 2020.12
Pilot in Command - Maintenance Pilot Bell 212
Colombian Air Force
2016.02 - Current
Command and Control Center Chief
Colombian Air Force
2016.01 - 2020.01
Pilot in Command - Bell 212
Colombian Air Force
2016.01 - 2016.04
Instructor Flight Instruments
Colombian Air Force
2016.01 - 2016.03
Flight Pilot Supervisor
Colombian Air Force
2013.10 - 2013.11
Pilot in Command UH-1H/HUEY II
Colombian Air Force
2013.01 - 2014.03
Helicopter Co Pilot UH-1H/HUEY II
Colombian Air Force
2008.02 - 2008.03
Basic Helicopter Pilot - Bell 206
Colombian Air Force
2007.05 - 2007.12
Pilot in Command - UH-1H/HUEY II/BELL 205
Colombian Air Force
2007.03 - 2016.03
Basis Instrument Rating
Colombian Air Force
2007.02 - 2007.05
Basic pilot course - Cessna 172
Colombian Air Force
2006.08 - 2006.12
Basic Instrument Rating
Colombian Air Force
2006.06 - 2006.07
IFR Instructor
Colombian Air Force
2005.12 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Aeronautical Administration
Air Force Academic "Marco Fidel suarez"
2002.01 - 2005.12