Gordon Alvord
Aviation Entrepreneur, Flight Training Leader and Airline Captain
- Role
- Owner at Rainier Flight Service
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gordon Alvord
As an active professional aviator I have 20+ years experience flying jets in some of the…
Experience
Owner
Jan 2009 — Present · Renton, WA, US
In 2009 I created Rainier Flight Service from a concept with a simple mission: To spread a passion for aviation through the best service at the best value in a safe, professional and fun environment. Our success has resulted in national recognition as a model operation and industry leader in aviation business and innovation as well as the largest flight school in Washington State.Since beginning operations, Rainier Flight Service has consistently maintained a healthy profit margin while developing a company culture with core values guiding everything we do. Growth and sustainability is due to ensuring a Safe operation, Resourcefulness through innovation, Integrity in our relationships with clients and partners and genuine Caring for our client’s needs and goals. A few of our initiatives include:• Integrated the best elements in general aviation, commercial and military pilot training to create modern, effective training solutions.• Developed custom training curriculum incorporating ADM/TEM and task proficiency to instill experience far exceeding minimum standards resulting in 90%+ pass rate.• Successfully developed and implemented flight training SMS program ensuring continuous safety improvements.• Among highest customer satisfaction rates in industry through positive service culture and developing lasting client relationships.• Conduct career counseling and interview preparation service for airline applicants.• FAA subject matter expert presenting safety seminars at Museum of Flight, NW Aviation Trade Show and community organizations.• Developed indoctrination and mentoring program to provide staff the tools for success at Rainier Flight and throughout career.
Skills
- Cfi
- Recruiting
- Helicopters
- Dod
- Ground Instructor
- Emergency Management
- B737
- Business Strategy
- Security Clearance
- Program Management
- Business Innovation
- Aircraft
- Airlines
- Flight Planning
- Military
- Flight Simulation
- Risk Management
- Charter
- Flight Training
- Business Development
- Military Operations
- Crew Resource Management
- Professional Mentoring
- Flights
- Type Rating
- Aeronautics
- Business Aviation
- Piloting
- Civil Aviation
- Airworthiness
- Commercial Aviation
- Private Pilot
- Avionics
- Leadership
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Training
- Command
- Aviation
- General Aviation
- Airports
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