Brad Traynham

Spirit Airlines

Furloughed First Officer

Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex · On-site

• AirBus FlySmart, eQRH adherence
• Operate Airbus A319/320/321 aircraft under FAA Part 121 regulations.
• Focused on ontime departure, fuel efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintained exceptional safety standards while maximizing operational efficiency.

Mesa Airlines, Inc.

First Officer

Jan 2019 - Jul 2023

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Scheduled passenger transport operation based out of DFW under FAA part 121 regulations
• Safely operate the CRJ-900 aircraft within tight time constraints while complying with all safety and regulatory procedures
• Managed all systems and situations affecting the flight while preserving passenger comfort, safety and wellbeing
• Compliance with all company operations, GOM, CFM, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate with AA ground personnel to meet on time performance

Mesa Airlines - Southern Airways Cadet Program

Cadet

Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

• Future Mesa First Officer

Southern Airways Express

Captain

Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

Hot Springs, Arkansas

• Captain on Cessna Caravan 208
• Scheduled passenger transport operation under FAA part 135 regulations
• Provided on time safe flight service
• Announced and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures
• Briefed passengers according to company and FAA requirements
• Managed all systems and situations affecting the flight while preserving passenger comfort, safety and wellbeing

Southern Airways Express

First Officer

Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

• First Officer on Cessna Caravan 208
• Scheduled passenger transport operation under FAA part 135 regulations
• Provided on time safe flight service
• Announced and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures
• Briefed passengers according to company and FAA requirements
• Managed all systems and situations affecting the flight while preserving passenger comfort, safety and wellbeing

Overnight Supplements

Business Owner

Apr 2009 - Aug 2017

• Online Retailer of Sports Nutritional Products
• Created, Marketed and Managed successful online retail business with hundreds of sales per month through a Magento based ecommerce website and multiple marketplaces
• Responsible for all bookkeeping, shipping, public relations, inventory management, purchasing and marketing and quality assurance
• Maintained excellent feedback ratings
• Active in business community promotional events and networking
• Sales Monitoring (monitor, analyze, report on KPIs)
• Keyword research
• Content and copywriting
• Manage Amazon Business Seller Account
• Manage eBay Anchor Store
• Manage Rakuten Marketplace Store
• Manage Magento and WordPress based website

Gulfstream Int'l Airline

First Officer

Nov 2002 - Sep 2003

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Scheduled passenger transport operation in Florida and Internationally to the Bahamas and surrounding islands under FAA part 121 regulations
• Provided on time safe flight service
• Announced and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures
• Briefed passengers according to company and FAA requirements
• Managed all systems and situations affecting the flight while preserving passenger comfort, safety and wellbeing

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor's degree, Professional Aeronautics Minor in Safety

2002 - 2004

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

2000 - 2001

Activities: Flight Team

Dallas College North Lake Campus

Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

1996 - 2000

Dallas College Mountain View Campus

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

1997 - 1999