Frank Vondrak                                                         
fvondrak@voloconsulting.com
262-391-9057

CAREER SUMMARY 

Over 30 years and 11,000 hours of accident and incident free flying; predominately acting as Captain and Executive Manager on large cabin aircraft dedicated to safety and committed to customer service.  

AIRCRAFT QUALIFICATIONS 

• DC9/MD80
  
• Embraer 190
• Falcon 900
• Bombardier Global 5000
• Cessna XLS+ 
• Flight experience in CAT II/III, HUD, SVS, and EVS.  
• Aerobatics instructor and participation in sanctioned aerobatic competitions.

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE 

     FAR Part 121 Air Carrier Management 

• Oversight of 240 pilots, 20 check airmen and administrative staff.  
• Development of fleet commonality initiatives, check airmen and pilot training programs, including pilot development, regulatory approval and operational implementation of CAT II/III operations
• Advancement of significant operation-wide fuel savings initiatives.  
• Creation of safety strategies involving senior representation in the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Emergency Operations oversight, and Flight Operations Safety Review Board.  
• Participation in an industry-wide council to improve winter deicing operations and the eventual implementation of improved safety guidelines for ice pellets and fluid approvals.  

     FAR Part 135 Director of Operations and Chief Pilot

• Oversight of corporate charter FAR Part 135 operations 
• Active involvement in Safety and Operational oversight achieving ISBAO Stage 2 registration and the first 135 air carrier to participate in a Stage 3 ISBAO audit.  
• Establishment of a Safety Management System (SMS) Program and Emergency Response Manual.  
• Development of European Emission Trading tracking in compliance with established guidelines.  

    Co-owner and Director of Operations of Jet Team Charters, a FAR Part 125 Private Charter Company

• Achievement of full FAA operational approval 5 months after submitting the pre-application statement of intent.
• Strong working relationship with senior Washington, DC based FAA and DOT FAR Part 91, subpart K (Fractional Operations) representatives when seeking industry authorizations.  
• Clear demonstration of atedubpart K (Fractional   success in implementing safety strategies and operational efficiencies with high-level focus on Crew Resource Management to maintain exceptional safety.

     Skilled Training Pilot 

• FAA recognized Proficiency Check Airman for almost 10 years
• Simulator and Line Check Airman – All Seats.  
• Initial, Upgrade, Differences, Check Airman and LOFT simulator training.  
• Annual Pilot Proficiency Simulator checks in the aircraft and simulators.  
• Establishment of an excellent safety record in operations through partnership with ALPA and line pilots to encourage and maintain standardizations in cockpit and review procedures, utilizing FAA endorsed ASAP and FOQA Programs.  
• Served as a Training Captain in FAR Part 135 Operations and as Assistant Chief Flight Instructor at a FAR Part 141 approved flight training school.
• In conjunction with Global Flight Research, provide Jet Upset Recognition and Recovery Training allowing pilots the opportunity to recognize Jet Upset and develop the confidence in skills to recovery from the benign to the more significant unusual attitude recovery.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Responsible for effective administration of a $10 million fleet budget for a National Air Carrier, including technical operations, training, personnel, and equipment upgrades.  Budget was maintained or reduced even in times of program enhancements due to cost savings achieved through streamlining of training programs utilizing elements of fleet commonality efficiencies. 
• Selected by senior executives to be the Flight Operations representative on team responsible for organizing and coordinating the introduction of a state of the art, fuel-efficient flight planning, weight and balance and takeoff performance system.  This system realized safety enhancements and operational improvements measured by audit reviews, flight completions, lower fuel consumption as a result of lower ramp arrival fuel and alternate selection.
• Organized team to develop and implement CAT II/III approval resulting in significant operational efficiencies and fuel savings.  Safety was enhanced providing better capabilities to manage lower weather environments as well as improved capabilities for safety alternates upon arrival. 
• Partnered with manufacturers and training facilities when seeking GPS and RNAV approvals.  Diligence and knowledge in FAA regulation and manufacturer guidance resulted in a $2 million corporate cost savings.
• Named Assistant Emergency Operations Director and Fleet Member of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).\
• Selected as one of two pilots for initial qualification on the Embraer 190 aircraft to coordinate a fleet replacement program.  This incorporated the development of Flight Crew Operating Manuals, Training Programs, Check Airmen Training and fleet integration.  All deadlines were achieved on time or ahead of schedule. 
• Expertly managed the safe, cost-effective and efficient operations of 32 corporate aircraft and flight departments, in addition to operational control and financial budgeting of Company FAR Part 135 flight operations. 
• Achieved FAA Part 125 certification within 5 months for a Private Charter Company focused on specialty group and sports charters using MD80 aircraft.  This involved the development and publications of General Operating Manuals, Aircraft Flight Crew Operating Manuals, Security Manuals, Load Manuals, Ground Service Manuals, Flight Attendant Manuals, All Operational Procedures, and Crew Training Program Development and Approval.

   
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE 

• Total Time:              11300           Pilot in Command:        6000          Second in Command:     5000
  
• Multi-engine:           8500           Jet:                                          5200          Turboprop:                           2600
  

 
LICENSES  

• Airline Transport Pilot:                               Multi-engine land
  
• Type Ratings:                                                    BBD-700, DA50, DC-9, EMB 170/190, CE560XL, BE1900
  
• Flight Instructor:                                            Airplane SE/ME: Instrument