SHAWN. A. AKERS
Wentzville, MO 63385 (231) 638-1932 Cell
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Acquire permanent position within a professional flight department displaying the highest form of
integrity and positivity, where all members cooperate to safely complete the mission to the benefit of both
company and customer.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
13 years of experience, in F.A.R. part 91, 121, and 135 operations. Current part 135 Captain
and I.O.E. Captain with excellent cockpit management and interpersonal skills. 7 years of
customer service experience prior to aviation career, often being promoted to an instructor in
whatever position I occupied at the time. Ambitious to take on new tasks.
TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
CAE SIMUFLITE
CRJ 200 sic type rating 09/2004
Lear 60 type rating 12/2008
Lear Jet type rating 04/2008
Embraer type rating 02/2010
Phenom 100 135.293, .297 09/2014
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
Total Hours 9444 CRJ200 1699 Turbo Jet 5497
P.I.C. 7152 LRJET/60 548 Turboprop 1624
Multi-Engine 6610 EMB500 3234 M.E. Turbine PIC 3504
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quest Diagnostics, St. Louis, MO 2009-Present
Captain
Line captain, IOE captain. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, safe and efficient transportation of
specimens and select company personnel, route management during weather and mechanical delays or
cancellations, and coordinating with air and ground dispatch in order to maintain a near seamless flow of
work to labs.
Inflight Corporation, Cape Girardeau, MO 2011-Present
Captain
Contract captain. Responsibilities include, but not limited to; safe and efficient transportation of aircrafts
owner, owners family, and company employees, aircraft upkeep, ground transportation, and catering.
Jet Direct, St. Louis, MO 2007-2009
Captain, first officer
Plan and execute F.A.R. part 135 and part 91 corporate flights, while precipitating a safe and efficient
experience for both customer and coworker. Ensuring all passengers needs are met at a level higher than
expected. Assisting captain in aforementioned duties.
Air Wisconsin Airlines, Appleton, WI 2004-2007
First officer
Assist captain in providing safe and efficient transportation in a F.A.R. part 121 operation. Duties include
but not limited to; pre/post flight, flight planning, and weight and balance, passenger greeting, cabin
upkeep, and flight attendant assistance.
Central Air Southwest, Kansas City, MO 2003-2004
Captain, training captain
F.A.R. part 135 line captain. Duties include but not limited to; safe and efficient operation of the aircraft,
pre/post flight, flight planning, hazmat, and weight and balance, training new hire captains and first
officers.
Executive Air Transport, Muskegon, MI 2000-2003
Pilot, CFI/I, line service
Pilot service on F.A.R. part 91 flights, ground and flight instruction, and line service. Wrote instruction
manual for new students simplifying basic maneuvers, outlining minimums needed for a successful flight.
Wrote maintenance manual detailing preventative maintenance on line equipment.
EDUCATION
Baker College, Muskegon, Michigan
Associate’s degree in Aviation Technology
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management
