Jeffrey Abbadini

About Jeffrey Abbadini

Executive Leadership-Served as Vice President on Board of Directors for 501(c)3 organization, ensuring effective policy-making actions of the board in governing the association\'s affairs.•Operations and Financial Management-Expert in managing organizational funding requirements-Managed annual operating budgets of over $10M-Managed aircraft flight operations and pilot training programs for 20 pilots utilizing 13 F/A-18E aircraft.•Personnel Management and Team Leadership-Expert qualifications in evaluating personnel needs and developing responsive training programs-Led department of over 100 personnel with full responsibility for work assignments, scheduling, performance review, disciplinary action, and long-term career planning/development/promotion-Implemented a rigorous training/professional development plan that resulted in best annual unit evaluation in five years-Led operational planning teams responsible for developing, coordinating, and executive level briefing of national and multinational efforts in countering WMD.•Project Management-Managed the operational level maintenance schedules and coordinated intermediate level maintenance schedules of 13 F/A-18E aircraft.•Safety Management and Quality Assurance-Extensive qualifications in the development and leadership of occupational workplace safety and aviation safety programs.• Aviation Credentials: Airline Transport Pilot, Post-Maintenance Functional Check Flight Pilot, Standardization Pilot, Instrument Check Pilot, Aviation Safety Officer, Crew Resource Management Facilitator, Operational Risk Management Instructor.

Experience

1. Commercial Pilot

   Delta Air Lines

   Oct 2017 — Present · US

   Domestic commercial airline pilot serving as pilot in command on A319/320/321 aircraft. As Line Validation Pilot in Flight Standards, provides instruction on special airport procedures. As New Hire Pilot Mentor, provides leadership and guidance to new pilots in their integration into company policies and procedures.

Education

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  1994 — 1998

• Naval War College

  Master of Arts - MA

  2011 — 2012

• Penn State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2014