AIRBAHN INC NOTIFICATION of CHANGE in PART 119 POSITIONS DOT-OST-2018-0158 and DOT-OST-2018-0159
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AIRBAHN INC NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN PART 119 POSITIONS DOT-OST-2018-0158 and DOT-OST-2018-0159 This notice is served to inform DOT that Airbahn Inc has made three changes in its 14 CFR Part 119 Team. The numbered items below correspond to the exhibits attached hereto. 1. New Director Operations – Mr. Scott Anthony Hall. The resignation of Mr. Stephen Lentz, Director Operations, was tendered to Airbahn on December 4, 2020 for an effective date of December 31, 2020. Mr. Scott Anthony Hall was nominated as his successor. On January 15, 2021 the FAA Certification Project Team (CPT) completed its interview and informed Airbahn that Mr. Scott Hall demonstrated an acceptable level of understanding of Airbahn’s carrier systems, applicable rules, and guidance. Official authorization will be accomplished via issuance of OpSpec A006. The resume of Mr. Hall and his Compliance Statement is attached as Exhibit 1. 2. New Director Safety – Mr. Ross John Mudgway. On December 10, 2020, Mr. Ross John Mudgway was nominated as the Director Safety to replace Mr. Herbert Blake. On January 15, 2021, the FAA Certification Project Team (CPT) completed its interview and informed Airbahn that Mr. Ross Mudgway demonstrated an acceptable level of understanding of Airbahn’s carrier systems, applicable rules, and guidance. Official authorization will be accomplished via issuance of OpSpec A006. The resume of Mr. Mudgway and his Compliance Statement is attached as Exhibit 2. 3. New Chief Pilot – Position Vacant. The resignation of Mr. Thomas W. Knapp, Chief Pilot, was tendered to Airbahn on December 4, 2020 for an effective date of January 4, 2021. Airbahn is in the process of nominating a replacement candidate for Chief Pilot. Upon successful verification of qualifications of the eligible nominee by the FAA, Airbahn shall make a further submission to this file. CERTIFICATION The contents of this application and the attached exhibit (s) are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Pursuant to Title 18 United States Code Section 1001, I, Tariq M. Chaudhary, in my individual capacity and as the authorized representative of the applicant, have not in any manner knowingly and willfully falsified, concealed or failed to disclose any material fact or made any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or knowingly used any documents which contain such statements in connection with the preparation, filing or prosecution of the application. I understand that an individual who is found to have violated the provisions of 18 U.S.C section 1001 shall be fined or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. _________________________ Tariq M. Chaudhary Chief Executive Officer Airbahn Inc 2 Corporate Park, Ste 100 Irvine, CA 92606 Date: February 05, 2021 EXHIBIT 1 Mr. Scott Anthony Hall Resume Compliance Statement SCOTT HALL Cell: 404-408-0086 425 Woodcreek Lane, Fayetteville, GA 30215 Email: [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/hall-scott OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Driving strategies and operations that optimize safety, engage employees, and manage costs. Strong management leader with expertise and proven experience in FAR Part 121 and 135 scheduled and/or unscheduled Flight Operations. Proven success in Flight Operations and senior level management positions at both large and small organizations. Adapts quickly to the changing needs of fast paced and growing organizations. Able to hold FAR Part 119 positions as Director of Operations, Director of Safety or Chief Pilot. FAA Relationship Management Strong SMS Supporter Flight Operations Development Cross Departmental Collaborations Team Motivation and Delegation Complex Project Management Relationship and Consensus Building Union Management and Engagement Executive Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AIRBHN AIRLINES – Irvine, California Jan 2021 – Present Executive Vice President • Direct report to the President and CEO. FAR Part 119 / 121 Director of Operations. • Responsible for the certification and Flight Operations department under FAR Part 121 scheduled and supplemental operations throughout the United States and Canada operating A320 aircraft. • Company representative to the FAA, DoD, trade associations and vendors. • Responsible for Flight Training, Flight Standards, Inflight, Station Operations, Operations Control Center, Crew Scheduling, Chief Pilots, Recruiting, Flight Support and budget. EXPRESSJET AIRLINES, INC – Atlanta, Georgia Vice May 2005 – Jan 2021 President Flight Operations Jul 2019 – Jan 2021 • Operating as United Express. Direct report to the President and CEO. FAR Part 119 / 121 Director of Operations. • Responsible for the Flight Operations department under FAR Part 121 scheduled and supplemental operations throughout North America and the Caribbean. Operating 130+ EMB145s with 1500 flight crewmembers. Previously operated scheduled and supplemental operations with an additional 25 E175s - service ended April 2020. • Company representative to the FAA, DoD, mainline partner, trade associations, ALPA and vendors. • Responsible for Flight Training, Flight Standards, Crew Scheduling, Chief Pilots, Recruiting, Flight Support, Collective Bargaining Agreement with ALPA and relationship, department budget. • Captain EMB145 Managing Director Operations Support Nov 2015 - Jul 2019 • Operating as United Express, American Eagle, and Delta Connection. Direct report to the President and COO. • Responsible for Operations Control Center and Flight Support under FAR Part 121 for scheduled and supplemental airline operations throughout North America and the Caribbean. Operated 250+ aircraft including EMB145s, E175s and CRJ200 / 700 / 900s. • Representative to the FAA, DoD, mainline partners, trade associations, TWU and vendors. • Company project coordinator for E175 induction and Proving Runs – completed certificate approval in 6 months. • Responsible for Operations Control Center; Flight Support; Technical Publications; Airline Performance Group; Network Planning and Development; Airport Customer Service; Crew Accommodations, overall fleet oversight; representative to aircraft manufacturers (Embraer & Bombardier); company negotiator for TWU contract; managed electronic processes (EFB, ACARs, W&B); managed mainline partner relationships -- monthly performance reviews, schedules, fuel management, ATC procedures. • Line Captain CL65. SCOTT HALL – PAGE 2 404-408-0086 | [email protected] Director Operations Control & Flight Support June 2014 – Nov 2015 • Operating as United Express, American Eagle, and Delta Connection. Direct report to the President and COO. • Responsible for Operations Control Center and Flight Support under FAR Part 121 for scheduled and supplemental airline operations throughout North America and the Caribbean. Operated 300+ aircraft including EMB145s and CRJ200 / 700 / 900s. • Representative to the FAA, DoD, trade associations, TWU and vendors. • Responsible for Operations Control Center; Flight Support; Technical Publications; Airline Performance Group; Crew Accommodations, overall fleet oversight; representative to aircraft manufacturers (Embraer & Bombardier); company negotiator for TWU contract; electronic processes (EFB, ACARs, W&B); ATC procedures. • Line Captain CL65. Director Aircraft Operations Jun 2012 – Jun 2014 • Operating as United Express, American Eagle, and Delta Connection. Direct report to the Vice President Flight Operations. • Responsible for Flight Support and Flight Standards under FAR Part 121 for scheduled and supplemental airline operations throughout North America and the Caribbean. Operated a peak of 425+ aircraft including EMB145s and CRJ200 / 700 / 900s. • Representative to the FAA, DoD, trade associations and vendors. • Responsible for Flight Support; Flight Standards; Technical Publications; Airline Performance Group; Crew Accommodations, overall fleet oversight; representative to aircraft manufacturers (Embraer & Bombardier); managed electronic processes (EFB, ACARs, W&B); ATC procedures. • Line Captain CL65. Director Flight Operations / System Chief Pilot May 2005 – Jun 2012 • Operating as United Express and Delta Connection. Direct report to the Vice President Flight Operations. FAR Part 119 / 121 Chief Pilot. • Responsible for Flight Operations under FAR Part 121 for scheduled and supplemental airline operations throughout North America and the Caribbean. Operated initially 175+ aircraft and eventually 425+ aircraft including EMB145s and CRJ200 / 700 / 900s. Responsible for 4500+ pilots, 14 Chief Pilots, 175+ Line Check Airman. • Duties and responsibilities included: all flight crews; company administrator for ALPA contract and grievances; budgeting; completed two amendable ALPA contracts and several LOAs and MOUs (i.e. PBS); all flight crew hiring; Flight Standards. Liaison to the FAA. • Line Captain CL65. CHICAGO EXPRESS AIRLINES – Chicago, Illinois Apr 1997 – Apr 2005 Vice President Flight Operations • Operating as ATA Connection. Direct report to the President. FAR Part 119 / 121 Director of Operations. • Supervised 5 Directors, 165+ pilots, 85+ flight attendants and 20+ SOC employees flying a fleet of 17 SF340s - previously operated 17 BA-3100s. • Helped with transaction of airline from private company to subsidiary of ATA Airlines. • Responsibilities included: day-to-day airline operations, station compliance, flight crew and station initial and recurrent training, crew scheduling, flight operations hiring and planning, departmental budgeting and Dispatch and Flight Control procedures and operations.