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Samuel Deal

Mount Pleasant

Summary

Dynamic Airline Pilot with over 34 years of experience in flight operations and flight instruction. Seeking a position as a B787 line check pilot to leverage extensive instructing background and operational expertise.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Airline Pilot

United Airlines
Chicago
1997 - Current
  • Captain B787, B737, A320/319
  • Commanded aircraft safely on domestic and international routes.
  • Execute preflight planning involving thorough evaluations of weather conditions, fuel safety protocols, and performance metrics.
  • Managed in-flight operations, adhering to United Airlines' protocols and standards.
  • First Officer B747, B757/767, B737
  • Flight Engineer B747
  • Pilot Instructor B747, B737
  • Contract Training Instructor B747, B737

Internship Student

United Airlines
Denver
1996 - 1996
  • Helped organize and facilitate Monday morning Fleet stand down meetings.
  • Analyzed FOQA data and debriefed crews.
  • Wrote straight scoop articles pertaining to safety and best practices.
  • Administrative office projects and duties.

Internship Student

Northwest Jet
Chino
1996 - 1996
  • Flight Safety trained Learjet 25/35/36
  • Flew Domestic and International routes.
  • Developed detailed flight plans for each journey, including takeoff and landing times, routes and altitudes.
  • Managed in-flight services to meet passenger comfort and corporate expectations.

Flight Instructor

North American Institute of Aviation
Conway
1991 - 1993
  • Instructed students in Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, CFII, and MEI courses per Part 141 standards.
    Conducted flight and ground training to prepare students for various pilot certifications.
  • Assessed student competency and implemented tailored strategies for improvement.
  • Conducted flight training sessions for diverse student pilots.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
01-1996

Diploma -

North American Institute of Aviation
Conway, SC
01-1991

Skills

  • Captain-B787,B737,Airbus 320/319; 5,549 hours
  • First Officer-B747,B756,B737; 10,000
  • Flight Instructor United Airlines-B747,B737
  • United Airlines contract training instructor-
    Aircraft operations
    Boeing B747 and B737 expertise
    Air Force one,Presidential support group E4B NASA and GE
  • Flight Instructor Part 141-North American Institute of Aviation 100% pass rate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Airline Pilot

United Airlines
1997 - Current

Internship Student

United Airlines
1996 - 1996

Internship Student

Northwest Jet
1996 - 1996

Flight Instructor

North American Institute of Aviation
1991 - 1993

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Diploma -

North American Institute of Aviation
Samuel Deal