Scott B. Kaley, Captain Ret. – More than 40 Years Experience
- More than 17, 000 flight hours
- Owner – Modified 1960 Comanche PA-24-250, my (GA plane)
- Texas Tech University, BS Biology
Expertise
Commercial, Freight, Private Pilot, Airline System Operations Management, Federal Air Marshal Service Flight Deck Officer, Flight School Executive, Strategic Planning / Policy Development, Quality Management / Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Inspection / Testing, Safety Management Systems, Conducted numerous Accident / Incident investigations, Crisis / IROPS Management, Air Safety Investigations, Regulatory Compliance / Non-Compliance Mitigation, Technology Development. FAR Part 117 Implementation, ASOS, FOQA, SMS, ASAP, FAA, FAR, DHS / TSA, and OSHA, and Continual Improvement.
Executive Advisor
- Federal Air Marshal Service Flight Deck Officer, 2004-Present
- ALPA National Board of Directors, 1999-2002
- Air Line Pilots Association Master Executive Council Vice Chairman
- National Board of Directors, 1999-2002
- Legislative Affairs Liaison, 2002-2006
- 135 scheduled Freight Operations
- Aero Club of Washington DC, RAeS Washingtonian Chapter
- Midwest Airlines, September 2005 “Best Care Champion”
- Guest Lecturer and Keynote Speaker University of Dubuque Aviation Department 2013
Ratings | Schools | Certifications
Ratings
- Hold an ATP with type ratings on the BE-1900, DC-9/B717, EMB-145, & EMB-170/190 aircraft & a Gold Seal CFI-I ASEL, AMEL
- Commercial privileges ASEL
- 141 check Airman
- Flown 135 “on demand” Air Taxi (NE & South FL)
Schools
- Managed flight schools under FAR Part 61/141, Airline Transport Pilot AMEL DC-9, BE-1900
- ALPA Basic Accident Investigation School, 2000
- Basic Aerobatic Safety Mudry Aviation / French Connection Airshow 1986
Certifications
- AMEL Commercial Privileges with Advanced & Instrument Ground Instructor certificates
- Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor certificates
- First Class Medical certificate (no restrictions)
- Radio Telephone Operator’s License
Companies
Chautauqua Airlines | Shuttle America | Republic Airline 2010 – 2019
Chief Pilot / Base Manager / System Asst.
Line Captain 2019 – Present
- Daily management of airline system operations
- Primary “Go Team” Leader
- CMH Base Manager, FAR Part 117 Implementation, ASOS, FOQA, SMS, ASAP, FAA, FAR, DHS/TSA, and OSHA oversight and regulatory compliance
- Investigation of operational errors, threat and error mitigation
- Process improvement and training recommendations
Midwest Express Airlines (Republic Airlines Holdings) 1996 – 2008
Captain
- Captain DC-9 / B 717
- Conducted 121 Air Carrier Operations
- ALPA MEC 1999-2002, ALPA National Board of Directors 1999-2002, Accident Investigation Team, Legislative Affairs 2002-2006
- Company focus-groups, operational error investigation, threat and error mitigation
- Process improvement and training recommendations
USAir Express | Crown Airways | Mesa Air Group 1992 – 1996
Captain BE-1900
Responsible to conduct 135/121 Air Carrier Operations, CBE-based