Employees

AVIATION ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2018

Primary Job Functions
Significant Event Review, 2020–Current
Project Management, 2020–Current
Meeting Support, 2019–Current
Aviation incident and accident categorization, 2019–Current
Meeting planning, 2019–Current
Technical Writing, 2018–Current
Data Analysis, 2018–Current
Database Administration, 2018–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
B.S. Aeronautics, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ
Minor in Unmanned Systems
Minor in Security and Intelligence Studies
Private Pilot, Rotorcraft–Helicopter
Remote Pilot

Additional Relevant Skills
Note Taking
Technical Writing
Research
Database Development and Maintenance
SQL

Special Areas of Interest
Rotorcraft Aviation
Accident Investigation
General Aviation Safety
Meeting Planning
Audiovisual Coordination
Creative Writing

AVIATION ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2022

Primary Job Functions
Technical Writing, 2022–Current
Aviation Data Analysis, 2022–Current
Meeting Support, 2022–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
B.S. Early Childhood Education (P––4), University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL), Liberty University (projected 2026 completion)
Private Pilot, Single–Engine Land
Instrument Rating
MQ–9/RPA Pilot (Air National Guard)

Additional Relevant Skills
Taxonomy Use
Note Taking
Writing
Research
Microsoft Office

Special Areas of Interest
Education, Training, and Curriculum Development
Mental Health and Resilience–Building
Volunteer Work
Foster and Child Poverty Programs
Military Aviation and Operations Research and Intelligence Gathering

EDITOR
Started at PAI in 2015

Primary Job Functions
Airline Alliances research, 2020–Current
Technical Editing, 2015–Current
CAST administrative support, 2015–Current
FAA Exemptions/Part 107 Waivers support, 2015–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Certificate in Editing
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development and Social Relations

Additional Relevant Skills
Technical Writing
Creative Writing
Proofreading
Copyediting
Microsoft Office
Time Management
Critical Thinking

Special Areas of Interest
Copyediting
Writing

AVIATION ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2020

Primary Job Functions
Technical Writing, 2021–Current
Aviation Data Analysis, 2021–Current
Meeting Support, 2020–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
BS in Air Traffic Management, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Minors in Human Factors and Meteorology
Private Pilot, ASEL

Additional Relevant Skills
Note Taking
Technical Writing
Microsoft Office

Special Areas of Interest
Air Traffic Control
Human Factors
Aviation Safety

SENIOR EDITOR
Started at PAI in 2010

Primary Job Functions
Website Management, 2021–Current
Data Display, 2015–Current
Document Formatting
Graphics and Image Manipulation, 2010–Current
Aviation Incident and Accident Categorization, 2015–Current
Minimum Equipment List Creation and Editing, 2011–Current
Technical Editing, 2010–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
BA History, University of Southern Maine
Presenting Data and Information, Edward Tufte
Competitive Proposal Writing, Century Planning Associates

Additional Relevant Skills
Office 360
Inkscape
Gimp
Canva
Squarespace
WordPress

Special Areas of Interest
Information Display
Aviation

STAFF ANALYST
Started at PAI in 1989

Primary Job Functions
Conference Planning, 2014–Current
Aviation Analyst, 2008–2014
Meeting Support, 1989–2014
Technical Writer, 1989–2008

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelor of Science, Industrial Relations

CONTROLLER
Started at PAI in 2022

Primary Job Functions
Controller, 2022–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
University of Notre Dame , Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting

PMP, STAFF ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2008

Primary Job Functions
Part Time Staff Analyst 2019–Current
Staff Analyst 2008–2019

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Project Management Professional
Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane, multi-engine land
Type Ratings—CL–65 (Canadair Regional Jet) and Airbus 320
Flight Engineer—Turbojet
Flight Instructor Certificate—Airplane, single- and multi-engine land; Instrument–Airplane
Ground Instructor Certificate—Advanced and Instrument
Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Science
Minor, Aerospace Safety

SENIOR EDITOR
Started at PAI in 2010

Primary Job Functions
Marketing graphics and videos, 2024
Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) administrative support, 2020–Current
Aviation Safety InfoShare evaluation responses/reports, 2013–Current
Airline Alliances research and mind maps, 2011–Current
Federal Aviation Administration-related Technical Editing, 2009–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Bachelor of Arts, Bible

Additional Relevant Skills
Canva
MindManager Mind Maps
Power Automate (cloud and desktop)
AI Prompting

Special Areas of Interest
Marketing Graphics & Video Production
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Business Process Automation/ Improvement
Go-Around Decision Map for Pilots
U.S. Geological Survey Library/ Geosciences
U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Grants

STAFF ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2008

Primary Job Functions
InfoShare Planning/Assistant Conference Manager, 2011–Current
Part Time Staff Analyst, 2023–Current
Staff Analyst, 2008–2023

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Airline Transport Pilot: Airplane Multiengine Land
U. S Naval Post Graduate Aviation Safety School

Special Areas of Interest
Meeting Planning

AVIATION ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2021

Primary Job Functions
Technical Writing, 2021–Current
Meeting Support, 2021–Current
Aviation Data Analysis, 2021–Current
Aviation Research, 2021–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
B.S. Aeronautics, Missions Aviation, Liberty University
Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot, Single–Engine Land and Sea, Multi–Engine Land
Certified Flight Instructor

Additional Relevant Skills
Note Taking
Regulatory Research
Data Entry
Budget Management
Organization and Administration
Microsoft Office

Special Areas of Interest
Humanitarian Aid
Aviation Seaplane Operations
Medical Evacuation
International Aviation Operations
Volunteer Work

SENIOR AVIATION ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2021

Primary Job Functions
Aviation Data Analysis 2021–Current
Technical Writing, 2021–Current
Meeting Support, 2021–Current
Aviation Research 2021–Current
Aviation Incident and Accident Categorization, 2021–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics with Minors in Management and Aviation Safety, Summa Cum Laude, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science, Unmanned Systems with an emphasis on sUAS operations, with Distinction, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
FAA Airline Transport Pilot– MEL
FAA Commercial Pilot– SEL
FAA Instrument– Airplane
FAA Mechanic– Airframe and Powerplant with Inspection Authorization
FAA Remote Pilot– sUAS
FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License

Additional Relevant Skills
International Business Aviation Captain
Advanced Aircraft Operations, Maintenance, and Avionics

Special Areas of Interest
Former Part 91 C–FOQA Gatekeeper
Recreational sUAS Operations
Microsoft Office 365
Technical Writing
Critical Thinking
Open AI Prompting

MEETING PLANNING SPECIALIST
Started at PAI in 2023

Primary Job Functions
Project Management, 2024–Current
Meeting Planning Specialist, 2023–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Certified Government Meeting Professional
BS in Health and Physical Education, West Chester University

Additional Relevant Skills
Networking
Negotiating
Leadership
Communication
Organization
Time Management
Data Entry
Microsoft Office

Special Areas of Interest
Elementary and Secondary Education
Curriculum Development
Customer Relationship
Management
Social Media Marketing
Event Planning
Meeting Planning and Logistics

SENIOR MEETING PLANNING SPECIALIST
Started at PAI in 2011

Primary Job Functions
Meeting Planning, 2016–Current
Project Management 2015–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Certified Government Meeting Professional
Bachelor of Science, Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication

Additional Relevant Skills
Cvent/Social Tables
Data Entry
Microsoft Office
Technical Editing
Technical Writing
Time Management

Special Areas of Interest
Meeting Planning and Logistics
Meeting Support

DIGITAL LIBRARIAN
Started at PAI in 2008

Primary Job Functions
Database Design and Management (MS Access focus), 2008–Current
Data Analysis, 2008–Current
Data Management and Organization, 2006–Current
Airline Alliances Research and Mapping, 2012–2020

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Master of Library and Information Science

Additional Relevant Skills
Research and fact–checking
Data Entry
MS Office

Special Areas of Interest
Building and Managing
MS Access Databases
Research
Data Collection, Management, and Analysis
Data Standards, Taxonomies, and Quality Control
Domestic and International Aviation Operators, Organizations, and Associations
Attention to Detail

AVIATION ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2021

Primary Job Functions
Examines and categorizes data 2021–Current
Meeting Support 2021–Current
Document Preparation 2021–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Certified Flight Instructor
FAA Commercial Pilot—SEL; Instrument–Airplane
Delta State University, Master of Commercial Aviation
Liberty University, Master of Arts, Executive Leadership; Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics Missions

AVIATION ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2022

Primary Job Functions
Administrative support / meeting support, 2023–Current
Aviation data analysis 2021–Current
Aviation Incident and accident categorization, 2021–Current
Aviation Research 2021–Current
Technical Writing 2021–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Sciences, Aviation Safety Minor, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science, Occupational Safety Management, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (In progress)
Commercial pilot, airplane single–engine and multi–engine land: Instrument rating: Complex, high performance, and high altitude endorsements; Special laboratory on–demand hypoxia and spatial disorientation training
National Incident Management System (NIMS) certificates: NIMS Resource Management, National Response Framework, Incident Command System / Emergency Operations Center
OSHA 30hr General Industry Card
Virginia Volunteer Rescue Squad Association, Emergency Vehicle Operator II, Ambulance crew

Additional Relevant Skills
AV/Multimedia production (Camtasia, Audiate)
Database Management/Updating (Microsoft Access)

Special Areas of Interest
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Aircraft Accident Investigation
Aviation Human Factors
Fire Safety
Occupational Safety and Health

SENIOR AVIATION ANALYST
Started at PAI in 2011

Primary Job Functions
Significant Event Review, 2018–Current
Aviation Incident and accident categorization, 2013–Current
Technical writing, 2011–Current
Meeting support, 2011–Current
Aviation Data Analysis 2011–Current
Aviation Research 2011–Current

Certifications/ Ratings/ Degrees
BS in Aviation Administration, California State University Los Angeles
MS in Aeronautics with concentrations in Aviation Safety Management Systems and Aviation Human Factors, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Aviation Safety and Security Certification, University of Southern California
Airframe and Powerplant Certificate, FAA
Private Pilot Certificate, Single–Engine Land FAA
General Radio Telephone Operator License, FCC

Additional Relevant Skills
Second language: French
Microsoft Office
Operational Safety Evaluations/Auditing
Directed Studies

Special Areas of Interest
Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Data Analysis
Aircraft Accident Investigation Aviation
Human Factors Safety Management Systems (SMS)