Brian Shortt

About Brian Shortt

Currently flying the Boeing 747-400, for Western Global Airlines.I have also flown the Boeing 767 (flat panel) and I have logged over 3100 hrs on the aircraft since May, 2010.I have flown domestic and internationally throughout Africa, Middle East, Central America, South America and the Caribbean flying the Boeing B 747-400, 757, 767 and the DC-9 (as Captain). As an Army Aviator, I flew the Ah-1 Cobra, UH-1 Huey, OH-58 (Bell Jet Ranger) and OH-6.I have also worked for the Federal Aviation Administration as an Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) and Safety Program Manager. I hold typed ratings on the Boeing B744, 757, 767 and the DC-9.Aside from my flying qualifications, I pride myself in keeping a professional manner. I am detail oriented, work well with others, and know the importance of safety and customers coming first

Experience

1. B747-400 Pilot

   Western Global Airlines

   Feb 2016 — Present

   Commencing operations on 04-Aug-2014, Western Global Airlines (WGA) is a US\' FAA Part-121 cargo carrier providing domestic and international ACMI freight services from its base at Southwest Florida International Airport. The carrier operates MD11F and 747-400BCF equipment leased from affiliate Neff Air LLC. WGA was linked to former sister company, Nordic Global Airlines.

Education

• Academy of Aeronautics, La Guardia, New York

  Aircraft Design

  1974 — 1978

Skills

• Commercial Aviation
• Aviation Security
• Charter
• Cfi
• Military
• Aircraft Systems
• Civil Aviation
• Flight Safety
• Type Rating
• B757
• Airlines
• Flight Planning
• Aeronautics
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Business Aviation
• Aerospace
• Piloting
• Aircraft
• Multi-Engine
• Airports
• Flights
• Flight Training
• Crew Resource Management
• Helicopters
• International Flight Operations
• Ground Instructor
• Aviation
• Airworthiness