Pablo De Leon

4641 SW 70th Terrace

Davie, Fl. 33314
Tel.: (954) 483-7614 (Cell)
E-mail: pdeleon505@mac.com

SUMMARY:

An aviation enthusiast with a broad overview and knowledge of technical, legal and
governmental matters as they relate to the general, commercial and military
aviation industry in the Americas as well as the European marketplaces. Well
informed on all the levels of the transportation industry, flight & maintenance
operations, respective functions, regulations, communications and scheduling
procedures. Thorough knowledgeable of skills and methodologies involved in the
development of aviation training courses. Excellent computer skills (e.g., word
processing, dBase, spreadsheets, graphics). Highly capable to read and interpret
engineering design drawings (e.g., electrical schematics, assay drawings, wire lists,
parts list, specifications, etc.) to plan, organize, and schedule sessions and lesson
plans. Enjoy working with others and maintain a close liaison with customer
personnel and team personnel. Execute in-depth research of documents of all types
and system designs. Willingness and ability to handle multiple concurrent
assignments respond to short notice tasking and work in a highly dynamic
environment. Willingness and ability to work extended hours when required and to
travel domestically and internationally. Strong communication skills, both written
and verbally in different languages, if required.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Provide customer and program management briefings as subject expert

matter (SME), including technical and planning assessments for
management actions, personnel training, business development and
program execution. Constantly apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative
approach to lead activities to customer/operational needs, assess
enterprise strategic fit, and identify market opportunities and
strategies. Collect and assess market demands and potential industry
training. Develop promising concepts and technologies for further
pursuit customer’s contracts. Works under consultative direction.
Employ excellent oral and written skills for writing reports, preparing
and leading briefings. Extensive experienced with planning, scheduling,
budgeting and managing team tasks. Experience in coordinating with
IATA and ICAO panels on the establishment of international fares and
rates for the South American region.
Hands-on involvement on governmental relations, such as bilateral and
multilateral agreements, between countries represented at ICAO.
Well versed on ICAO, FAA, EASA and IATA regulations and procedures.
Fully knowledgeable of aircraft and their systems from rotorcrafts to
commercial
Jets.
Liaison between airlines, shipping companies, import/export industry
agents and
Brokers.
Supervision of customized manuals for AIRBUS INDUSTRIE customers.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and well versed in French, Italian and
Portuguese.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Air Transport Flight Crew Instructor – Ground School – SimCenter (Miami

Florida).

April 2007 to present

Develop maintain and conduct all phases of the ground school training
curriculum; including Basic Indoctrination, FAR’s, Meteorology, RVSM
requirements, Unusual Attitude Awareness, Low Visibility (CAT II/III), CRM,
AIRBUS Performance Training courseware, Navtech, SABRE, Spirent System
(OPS) and Teledyne performance software, Systems Integration Training
(SIT’s) lessons in the IPT, FTD or FBS, Flight Management Training (FMST)
sessions, A320 Recurrent Ground School, Upgrade and Cross Crew
Qualification (CCQ) training as pertinent to CFR 14-part 142., low visibility
and CRM course

Air Transport Flight Crew Instructor – Ground School – US Airways

Charlotte, N.C.

Feb 2008 to April 2009

Responsible for the instruction of pilots in aircraft systems and procedures.

Responsible for course development of AQP training programs to include
qualifications, cross qualification training (CQT) upgrade training curriculum
and training materials as required under FAR Part 121 utilizing an IPT, FTD of
FFS. Additionally; instructed Meteorology and RVSM requirements, Unusual
Attitude Awareness, Low Visibility (CAT II/III), CRM, AIRBUS SABRE system for
performance, Flight Management Training (FMST) sessions, A320 Recurrent
Ground School, Upgrade and Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ) training.

Air Transport Flight Crew Instructor -Ground School-, jetBlue Airways

(OSC).
Sept. 2003 – April 2007.

Develop, maintain and conduct all of the ground school training from the
Basic Indoctrination portion (FAR’s, Meteorology, RVSM requirements,
Unusual Attitude Awareness, Onboard Performance System Operation (OPS)
Systems Integration (All chapters) Flight Management Training (FMST
1/2/3/4/5/6) and A320 Recurrent ground school and upgrade training of
jetBlue pilots. Co-developed all of the training materials utilized on the
jetBlue University initial portion of the pilots training syllabus. Assisted on the
integration of the Flight Training Devices into the course syllabus (New
syllabus), provided training of maintenance training instructors, airframe and
avionics specialties, for jetBlue in order to comply with JBU and FAR 121
requirements.

Flight Crew Ground School Instructor, AIRBUS Training Center (ATC).

Jul. 2000 to Sept. 2003.

Conduct ground school training for airline flight crews, covering all phases of
the ground school curriculum as designated by FAA/EASA (former JAR)
regulations and Airbus Pilot Transition Training (APTT) syllabus. This syllabus
included airlines specific SOP’s; CBT; Procedural Training; performance,
systems evaluations, APT sessions (Formerly MFTD), and related briefings
and debriefings. Before mentioned training was performed for AIRBUS
aircraft’s ranging from A319 to A340. Conduct troubleshooting and practical
training; specific to operator’s and regulatory authorities requirements.
Maintenance Training Instructor, AIRBUS Training Center (ATC).
Jan. 1997 to Sept. 2003.

Conduct training for airline maintenance personal, covering all

theoretical and practical aspects in order to maintain and operate
AIRBUS aircraft’s as described by the AIRBUS Competence Training
for maintenance (ACT) syllabus. Conduct troubleshooting and
practical training; specific to operator’s and regulatory authorities
requirements. Participated in multiple AIRBUS marketing and sales
campaigns, negotiating potential sales of A/C maintenance training
for South American operators of AIRBUS aircraft’s, coordinate and
recommend maintenance training sale packages based on airlines
technical requirements, financial objectives and market conditions.

Training Support Supervisor, AIRBUS Training Center (ATC).

July 1992 to 1997.

Supervise all of the activities regarding development, quality control

process, production and distribution of all the maintenance and flight
crew training manuals, customized and generic versions used by all
trainees and instructors of the Airbus Training Center in Miami.
Coordinate the installation of the Video and Computer Based
Instruction System (VACBI), its respective software and hardware
individualized per customers for all maintenance and flight crew
courses conducted.

Training Aids Specialist, AIRBUS Training Center (ATC).

July 1988 to 1992.

Responsible for ordering and maintaining all of the AIRBUS

maintenance and flight crew training aids, production and
distribution of all the materials required to conduct maintenance and
flight crew courses at the AIRBUS training center and/or different
customers bases. Ensured the consistency between all maintenance
and flight crew operational manuals and their respective up-dates as
required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the French
Aviation Authorities (DGAC).

Commercial Attaché of the Venezuelan Embassy in Antigua, WI

From 1985 to 1988

Responsible for the development and establishment of the

commercial air cargo and sea transportation services and respective
operations at a governmental level between Venezuela and the
majority of the West Indies islands. Development and management
of the sales force operation between Venezuela and the Caribbean
Countries Community members (CARICOM). Representation and
management of corporate accounts involved in commercial trading.
Third Secretary of the Venezuelan Delegation at the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO).
From 1982 to 1985

As an appointed member and advisor of the Venezuelan Delegation

to ICAO, attended to numerous international meetings at ICAO
headquarters. Set policies with advisory board members for air
navigation and safety procedures. As a member of the Air Navigation
Commission of ICAO. I reviewed statistical, economical and legal
matters pertaining bilateral and multilateral agreements between
domestic, flag and supplemental air carriers and commercial
operators servicing the South American region.

EDUCATION:

2008 US Airways A320 Instructor Qualification

2008 US Airways A320 Flight Crew Initial Course
2007 SimCenter A320 Instructor Qualification
2007 SimCenter A320 Flight Crew Initial Course
2003 jetBlue Instructor Qualification
2003 jetBlue A320 Flight Crew initial course
2001 Airbus Flight Crew Ground School Instructor qualification, Miami, Florida –
Wide bodies
2000 Airbus Flight Crew Ground School Instructor qualification, Miami, Florida –
Single Aisle
1997 Airbus Maintenance Instructor qualification, Miami, Florida
1997 A330/A340 Basic Mechanics and Electric course, Miami, Florida.
1997 A319/A320/A321 Basic Mechanics and Electric course, Miami, Florida.
1996 A320 Engine Run-up course, Miami, Florida.
1995 A319/A321 Engineer Performance course, Miami, Florida
1992 Aircraft Dispatcher Qualification on the A310 aircraft’s, Miami,
Florida.
1991 Aircraft Dispatcher License, Aviation Technical Services,
Miami, Florida.
1990 A320 General Familiarization Course, Miami, Florida.
1985 Principles of Trading in the Caribbean, Ministry of External
Affairs of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela.

1983 International Trading & Commercial Studies, McGill

University, Montreal, Canada.
1982 ICAO Familiarization course, Montreal, Canada.
1980-82 Private Pilot License, Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
1977-81 Candidate Bachelor of Science, Business Administration,
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.

PERSONAL:

Forty nine (49) years of age, single, two (2) children, and
excellent physical condition, US citizenship, multilingual
(Spanish, English) (Italian/Portuguese/French-conversational)

HOBBIES:
Basketball, flying, hiking, football, soccer, water sports.

REFERENCES: Personal and business references available.