1. Michael E. Groschopf
1603 Pearce Rd Winter Haven, FL 33881
Cell: (*Best) 407 492-5058
Home: 863 294-3113
E-mail: mgroschopf@gmail.com; mgroschopf@tampabay.rr.com
Check Airman, Airline Transport Flight [ATFI] Instructor-Pilot; Captain, experience in Part 121, 91, 135 Flight
Operations; CFI, Part 142 Simulator Instructor.
Conducts flights and/or lessons with professionalism and precision; prioritizes safety, security, compliance,
efficiency, and communication. Manages using knowledge, Crew Resource Management expertise and
experience. Models company culture. Conforms with all FAR, ICAO regulations and company rules.
Goal: Meet/exceed all aviation safety and industry standards.
Certificates: ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, SES,
Type Ratings: E-190/E-170; CL65; HS-125; and LRJET
FAA 1st Class Medical: valid until 11/2016
US Passport: valid until 05/2024 FCC Radiotelephone Operator: Restricted
Flight Time:
Total Flight Hours 9943 Multi-Eng 2522 Turbo-Jet 5785 Total Multi/Jet Hrs 8307
Total PIC 7528 Instrument Hours 1969 Total Instrument Hrs 3302
Part 121 7818 PIC 5772 SIC 1969 Part 91 718 Part 135 88 General Aviation 1319
Professional experience
09/11/2013 – present
JetBlue Airways Corporation/ JetBlue University Orlando, FL
Check Airman, Air Transport Flight Instructor-Pilot (ATFI) E-190/170; rated PIC, SIC; Cat III Certified
• Instruct JetBlue (JB) new hires, PIC upgrades, and pilot recurrent training
• Conduct ground school, flight lessons in FTD and full motion flight simulators, fly support as PIC or SIC
• Confirm new-hire and upgrade candidates meet all SOP's and performance check ride requirements
• Authenticate (as Check Airman) FAA and JB required skills meet SOPs; validate flight certificates or report
deficiencies and return pilot(s) for more training
• Initiate (as 1 of 4 preferred instructors) revised Intl. Ops. and Threat Error Management (TEM) courses
• Operate JB flights as current, qualified line pilot
01/2013 – 09/09/2013
Simcom International Training Centers Orlando, FL
Simulator Flight Instructor, CFI; HS-125 and LRJET types; Part 91, 135
• Teach/review principles of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, memory items, checklists to new pilots, provide
recurrent training in Hawkers and Learjets for Part 91 and 135; fly as support pilot (when required)
• Instruct in classroom and full-motion simulator, practice straight and level procedures, unusual attitudes, drill
virtual emergencies, recoveries; help customers find solutions to build proficiency, safety, and knowledge
• Assess pilot-customers' satisfaction with training, explain survey and value in referring others
06/12/1995 – 09/29/2012
Comair Airlines Erlanger. KY First Officer: SA 227; First Officer EMB-120
Captain: CL 65-2B19/CRJ100/200, Category II Certified
• Command, plan, review, and decide all aspects of flight; liable for safety and security of passengers,
crewmembers, cargo, and aircraft in all assigned domestic and international flights; understand FARs, ICAOs
• Exemplify safety, security, efficiency; replicate professionalism, leadership, courtesy, cooperation
• Inspect flight and crew records, preflight planning, dispatch paperwork , Jepp revisions, releases;
confirm docs comply with all global transport rules and regs; check weather, NOTAMS, fuel/ox requirements
• Mentor, brief crew on expectations for routine tasks; crew compliance with PIC's directives in non-standard Ops
• Function as In-Flight Security Coordinator, conduct risk assessment, communicate with passengers and
collaborate with crew, controllers, executive management, etc; train and practice Crew Resource Management
• Employ software operating procedures for computer programs critical to flight operations, e.g. (JeppView,
FlightDeck, UltraNav); proficient with “glass” cockpits i.e., EFIS/EICAS/FMS, Collins 4200 systems

2. Education:
• National-Louis University, Chicago, IL; B.A., Behavioral Science
• Comair Aviation Academy, Sanford, FL; coursework complete, ratings: COMM, CFI, CFII, MEI
• College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL; A.A., Behavioral Science and Health
Systems Proficiencies and Knowledge of Industry Initiatives:
• EFB, IPAD, EFIS, Universal, Rockwell-Collins, HUD, FMS, TCAS II, EGPWS, NEXRAD, WAAS, SMS,
ACARS, AED, RNAV RNP, SAAAR, Cat II, Cat III, FANS, ADS B, IS-BAO, Fatigue Management
Activities:
• Drafted safety article chosen as JetBlue newsletter cover lead-in (published on LinkedIn.com)
• Demonstrate simulator instruction and flying to non-flying JetBlue executives and others, as requested
• Create additional, individualized JetBlue Custom Scenarios (JCS) instruction and other collateral duties needed
to address and correct pilot deficiencies discovered during regular training
• Assist with courseware development, selected as participant in Curriculum Revision Committee to improve
training efficiency, effectiveness and core syllabus content
• Participant in International Aviation Security Academy (IASA) security coursework, earned certification in new
safety/security techniques, learning opportunities
• Enhanced safety/security as attendee of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Terrorism and
Explosives Awareness Seminars
• Deputized and trained to recognize and neutralize potential threats to aircraft as Federal Flight Deck Officer
(FFDO) from 1/24/04-9/29/12 by TSA/Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Emergency response trained and certified in AED and CPR
• Commendation awarded by City of Waukegan for exceptional bravery saving disabled car-fire victims
• Self-taught, building and upgrading computers, hardware, and software; self-taught web design
• Interested and highly proficient in MS Office e.g., Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Notepad; DOS,
Linux, MAC, Adobe Suites, and Acrobat, C++
• Trained, competed in novice (introductory) level aerobatics in a Pitts S-2A
• Obtained sea plane rating and rebuilt, restored, and now fly an amphibious “Aventura III”
• Built flight hours flying Part 91 operations in numerous aircraft including: Beech Baron 55, 58; Cessna 210, 414,
421; Piper Navajo, Malibu, Saratoga