Kelly Smith

Managing Partner (PUREFLITE, LLC – Las Vegas, NV) 2014-Present - Consult and advise corporate and individual aircraft buyers to identify appropriate airframes based on client requirements - Formulate/Recommend options to clients based on budget and needs; facilitate purchases and sales of aviation assets - Act as either the Aircraft Buyer's or Seller's Agent; exclusive representation of the client's fiduciary interest - Act as an Aviation Consultant for a client's interests. - Provide general valuation of aviation assets providing clients with insights into buy/hold/sell decisions and asset planning - Develop and manage flight departments and oversee ongoing maintenance needs for new aircraft owners Gulfstream 450/V/550 Contract Pilot April 2013-Present - Utilize professionalism, flexibility and self-motivation skills to build and maintain a Part 91/135 client base including high net worth individuals and Fortune 500 corporations - Assist flight departments in a temporary capacity with pilot in-command or co-pilot duties utilizing strong communication and people skills, as well as provide excellent customer service to flight crews and passengers - Act as an ATP instructor ensuring safe ground and flight operations G450 Manager/Lead Pilot (Part 91 Private Operator – Las Vegas, NV) July 2016-Oct 2022 - Direct all aspects of the flight department to deliver safe, comfortable, reliable and efficient flight operations - Schedule, plan and execute all phases of domestic and international flight movements and activities - Manage aircraft maintenance including prioritization and approval of expenses to meet annual budgets - Supervise and schedule aircrew team members for flight operations and training events - Establish policy & procedures for Flight Ops, Standard Operating Procedures, International Ops and Safety Mgt System - Provide exceptional passenger service coordinating catering, luggage assistance, ground transportation and cabin duties U.S. Air Force Assistant Operations Officer (Air & Space Operations Center – Nellis AFB, NV) 2008-2013 - Developed, led and integrated multiple exercises, tests, experiments and demos of advanced and special programs - Maximized testing and training objectives through coordination and prioritization of finite manpower and equipment U.S. Air Force Commander – Det.1/Chief – Continental Plans (Winnipeg, Canada) 2005-2008 - Led the U.S. Contingent supporting Canadian NORAD Regional Headquarters and 1 Canadian Air Division operations - Initiated international and operational level deliberate and crisis action planning efforts for Canadian Air Forces' domestic, Canadian NORAD Region, United Nations and NATO Gulfstream V/C37-A Captain (Chievres Air Base, Belgium – Supreme Allied Commander, Europe) 2002-2005 - Planned, coordinated and piloted missions throughout Europe, North America, Africa and Eastern Bloc countries - Supervised a team of 28 military and civilian personnel responsible for maintenance, ...[truncated]