Martin F. Klindt

22416 Quail Run Lane

Parker, Colorado, 80138

303-841-8826 (voice), 720-308-9140 (mobile)

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Experience:

Feb. 2003 to First Data Corporation

Present Captain

I currently serve as a Captain on company Challenger 604 and Learjet 60 in the transportation of Company personnel. Performed various other duties including rewriting the Company Flight Operations Manual, establishment of maintenance release policies and the introduction of new technology in various areas of the operation.

Dec. 2001 to Worldwide Contract Pilot Services

Feb. 2003

Provided contract pilot services for Bombardier Aerospace and other select clients throughout the world. Services to Bombardier included providing their clients with initial delivery and pilot support on new Challenger 604 aircraft. In addition to domestic support, duties included extensive operations throughout the Far East including extensive operations in Europe and Russia and China.

Jun. 1999 to Wingedfoot Services, LLC, Delray Beach, Florida

Nov. 2001 Director of Flight Operations

Started and managed a flight department for a high net worth individual. Responsibilities included operation of Challenger 604 and Learjet 60 aircraft. The aircraft were utilized in a combination of personal, corporate and charter operations. Was involved in all business areas of the operation including aircraft acquisition, staffing, facilities, maintenance oversight and FAR 135 compliance.

Feb. 1995 to Bombardier Aerospace, Tucson, Arizona

Jun. 1999 Manager, Flight Test

Managed Bombardier Completion Center flight test operations for the Challenger and Learjet product lines. Direct reports included all Tucson based test pilots and support staff. Appointed by the FAA as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Flight Test Pilot for transport category aircraft. Was responsible for and certified numerous systems on Learjets and Challengers including Flight Management Systems and the Challenger 604 auto-throttle system. Managed initial development and organization of the flight test programs for the Learjet 45 and Global Express.

Oct. 1990 to Bombardier Aerospace, Wichita, Kansas

Feb. 1995 Production/Experimental Test Pilot

Production Test Pilot on all Learjet models. As senior pilot in the production flight test group, was responsible for training new test pilots while maintaining currency on all Learjet models. Check airman and test pilot for the USAF C21A aircraft. Conducted customer aircraft test flights worldwide. Served on the Learjet Accident Investigation Team for on-site crash investigation and CVR interpretation at NTSB headquarters.

Experimental Test Pilot for the Learjet Model 60 development and certification program. Responsible for two prototype aircraft and associated support staff. Managed the Function and Reliability certification tests. This series of tests included evaluation of systems function and dispatch reliability while operating the aircraft in a high utilization environment.

Mar. 1983 to Arapahoe Development Inc., Denver, Colorado

Sep. 1990 Captain/Director of Maintenance

Flew as a line Captain on company Learjets. Coordinated all maintenance functions on company aircraft.

Education:

1976-1979 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida
Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology

Professional Education:

1979-2002 Flight Safety International, Atlanta, Houston, Tucson, Wichita
Certificates of Completion

Numerous pilot initial and recurrent courses on Learjet models 23, 24, 25, 31a, 35a, 36a, 55, 60, Challenger 601 and 604.

Maintenance training on Learjet 20 and 30 series aircraft.

1993 Hoctor Aviation, Wichita, Kansas

Certificate of Completion

Aerobatics training course including aerodynamic exploration, aerobatic sequences and unusual attitude recovery techniques.

1994 National Test Pilot School, Mohave, California

Certificates of Completion

Condensed course in flight test theory and techniques. Intensive ground and flight training to evaluate aerodynamic characteristics, instrumentation and performance on a multitude of aircraft.

2000 Brown’s Seaplane Base, Winter Haven, Florida

Certificate of Completion

Completed single engine seaplane training in anticipation of acquiring a seaplane in corporate operations.

Other Training:

MedAire Training Course

Dale Carnegie Training Course

Six Sigma Champion Training

USAF and FAA Physiological Training programs

Sky Warriors Formation Flying and Aerial Combat Maneuvering (ACM)

Numerous computer courses

Certificates and Ratings:

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Type rated in Challenger 604, Learjet 60, Learjet 20, 30 & 50 series.

Single Engine Seaplane Rating

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P)

FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Flight Test Pilot

Flight Time: Total........................................ 8800

PIC.......................................... 7200

Jet........................................... 7400

Challenger 604........................ 1100

Learjet 60................................ 2000

Learjet..................................... 4400

Memberships and Organizations:

Society of Experimental Test Pilots: Associate Member

Pima Air and Space Museum: Former Committee Member

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