LAW OFFICE OF JOHN MIETUS, LLC

6701 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD, SUITE 300

BETHESDA, MD 20817-7500

JOHN R. MIETUS, JR. 

(202) 747-5212

john@mietuslaw.com

TO: Ms. Vanessa Balgobin

Air Carrier Fitness Division

U.S. Department of Transportation

 Re: Orange Air, LLC, Dockets OST-2011-0073, OST-2011-0074

 

Dear Vanessa, pursuant to our conversation, I’m filing this previously submitted 

information in the above-captioned, public dockets. 

Best regards, John

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LAW OFFICE OF JOHN MIETUS, LLC

6701 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD, SUITE 300

BETHESDA, MD 20817-7500

JOHN R. MIETUS, JR. 

(202) 747-5212

john@mietuslaw.com

May 20, 2014 

BY ELECTRONIC MAIL

Ms. Lauralyn Remo

Ms. Vanessa Balgobin

Air Carrier Fitness Division

Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Orange Air, LLC

Dear Ms. Remo and Balgobin: 

By Orders 2011-11-31 and 2012-1-31, the Department awarded Orange Air 

certificates of public convenience and necessity authorizing it to engage in 

interstate and foreign charter air transportation of persons, property, and mail. 

Under condition (1) of each certificate, this authority does not become effective until 

six business days after the Department receives the carrier's operations 

specifications, insurance certificate, fitness update, and a confirmation that the 

carrier continues to meet the Department's financial fitness test.

Orange Air expects to receive its air carrier operating certificate and 

operations specifications from the Federal Aviation Administration by the end of 

May, 2014. Since its last fitness update to the Department by letter dated July 17, 

2013, Orange Air’s owners have not changed, but their relative interests have. 

Thus, the following entities today own 10% or more of Orange Air Holdings, LLC, 

the 100% owner of Orange Air, LLC (both class A and class B units carry voting 

rights):

Frutaser, LLC 277.80 class A units=42.86% of all units

65% owned by RWF Capital, LLC

35% owned by Jacob Serfati

RWF Capital, LLC 209.25 class A units=32.28%

one-third interests held by Hugo Reiter, Jorge Wolf, and Alberto Franco

Timothy J. Camelin

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Dynamic and results-oriented aviation manager with over 7 year’s management experience. 

• Expert in aviation operations, inspections, training, policy, and flight management.

• Proven leader- able to unify teams with common focus on exceeding company goals. 

• Highly organized- able to manage multiple projects with superb attention to detail. 

• Diplomatic demeanor able to build cooperative relationships with all stakeholders.

• Skilled negotiator- successful at identifying and capturing cost reductions.

• Effective problem solver- able to quickly assess and correct issues.

• Successful in global, multi-site, operational leadership. 

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ORANGE AIR, Sanford Fl, 04/2014-Present

Director of Safety and Security (Part 121 Operation)

• Reports directly to the President as the Company safety designee on all safety program 

and urgent regulatory compliance matters. 

• Identifies safety issues and provides coordination with the affected internal/external 

organizations. This includes: 

• Reporting to the President on all air carrier activities that may impact safety. Monitoring 

industry safety concerns that may have an impact on operations. 

• Implements the FAA’s Safety Management System (SMS) program to mitigate risk associated with all 

company operations.

• Establishes a reporting system that provides for a timely and free flow of safety-related 

Information supporting the SMS program.. 

• Develops, implements and maintains the Emergency Responses Program in accordance 

with the manual control procedures for the effective handling of incidents, accidents 

occurrences, injuries, loss of life or property, including the review and evaluation of the 

adequacy of the Emergency Response Plan. 

• Develops an aggressive audit program to validate compliance, identify problem areas, 

recommend courses of action, and to assess adequacy of corrective action and follow-up. 

• Develops and maintains a database of incident/accident information to monitor and 

analyze trends. 

• Monitors and evaluates the various safety and malfunction reporting systems to ensure 

appropriate integration and evaluation of data. 

• Investigates and reports on incidents/accidents and makes recommendations to preclude recurrence. 

• Risk Management

• Policy Implementation

• Resource Allocation

• Process Improvement

• Company Operations and Training

• Planning & Strategic Development

• International Operations

• Safety/Security Management

• Supervision/Motivation

• Program Management 

• Quality Assurance 

• Quality Control 

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• Ensures all required internal audits and inspections are accomplished and action items addressed. 

• Maintains close liaison with the FAA, NTSB and industry safety organizations. 

• Ensures regulatory compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including Federal 

Aviation Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and 

TSA regulations. 

• Manages staff responsible for aircraft safety, occupational safety, security and internal 

evaluation of safety related programs. 

• Briefs the President and staff on a regular basis regarding the safety health of the 

Company, the accident prevention program, and trends/audit results. 

• Coordinates implementation of all accident prevention endeavors and assists the staff at 

every level, in achieving Company safety objectives. 

SKY KING INC, Lakeland, Fl. 06/2013-04/2014 

 

Director of Safety and Security (Part 121 Operation)

Administratively responsible to the President on matters of safety, security and compliance. The primary 

function to develop and implement a comprehensive safety program that includes all aspects of flight and 

ground operations, maintenance programs and passenger safety. 

Supervises the following positions:

• Manager of Security

• Manager of Safety

• Ground Security Coordinators

• Safety Auditors 

• Responsibility for the establishment, maintenance modification and for the overall quality of the Sky King 

Internal Evaluation Program. 

• Responsibility for the overall management of the Safety & Security Department. 

• Responsibility for the selection of employees to participate in the Sky King Internal Evaluation Program 

full-time or on temporary assignment to the Safety Department. Assignments will be made after 

coordination with affected departments. 

• Responsibility for training employees in auditing and evaluation methods and other functions to the Safety 

Department. In addition, the Director of Safety & Security will oversee development of systems safety

programs for employees and the public as necessary. 

• Publish system safety reports containing all current and planned Safety Department activities and programs 

as well as the state of the airline with regard to safety. 

• Primary liaison to the FAA on safety and cooperative compliance issues. 

• Coordination with department heads will be maintained with regard to all issues related to their areas of 

cognizance. 

• Coordinate the notification of the FAA on voluntary disclosures, and will be a point of contact within the 

airline for FAA personnel concerning areas such as NASIP and RASIP inspections, pilot deviations, and 

ATC and airspace issues. 

• Authority to delegate duties to other qualified persons. Authority to sign Company Operations 

Specifications, parts D & E. 

• Authority to develop and revise the Sky King Internal Evaluation Program. This program will have 

designed in authority to motivate safe actions through establishment of a dynamic corporate safety culture; 

identify hazards to safe operations; work with others company departments to develop and implement 

safety interventions; and communicate the results throughout the Sky King organization.

 

• Authority to settle any conflicts or disputes between Sky King Maintenance and Inspection Departments.

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ARMY FLEET SUPPORT, Ft Rucker, AL 06/2011-06/2013 

 

Flight Safety Standardization Pilot (Part 145 Repair Station)

• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling flight operations. Assists in the 

administration and provides management control of the company Flight Standardization and 

Training Program. 

• Implements and enforces standard operating procedures in accordance with FAA Part 145, Army 

regulations, and company policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison with Aviation Center 

Logistics Command (ACLC) and the Airfield Commander on issues pertaining to all flight 

operations. 

• Performs aerial flight duties maintaining currency and proficiency in accordance with applicable 

Aircrew Training Manuals (ATM), technical publications, and applicable regulations. 

• Provide continuous effort to improve operations, decrease cycle time, and streamline work 

processes.

• Participates, as a member of management team, in formulating and establishing organizational 

policies and operating procedures for the company. 

• Plans and implements policies and procedures relating to all phases of flight operations. 

• Provides leadership to personnel through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication. 

Aligns goals of the section with the department’s and Company’s goals, policies, and strategies.

• Conducts meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in flight programs, 

policies, and procedures. 

• Supervises all functions relative to the conduct of flight operations at assigned location. 

• Manages and implements the Company Flight Standardization and Training Program at assigned

location. 

• Responsible for test pilot currencies, flight requirements, training, qualifications, pilot 

proficiency, assignments, inspections, certifications and annual flight reviews. 

• Recommends and implements required corrective actions.

• Conducts currency, refresher, and transition training IAW with applicable regulations. 

• Conducts annual pilot, MP, and ME evaluations in aircraft mission, type, design, and series. 

PRESIDENTIAL AIRWAYS, Moyock, NC 01/2008-06/2011 

Program Manager (Iraq) (Part 135) 

• Manage all operational, training, and supervision for $800 million aviation contract servicing 

U.S. government clients worldwide including Department of State and Department of Defense. 

Maintain security clearance (Top Secret). 

• Interview, train, and hire support and technical personnel. Oversee all program logistics for global 

operations with emphasis on supporting military operations in Iraq. 

• Make decisions based on pending changes in contracts and make improvements in the program 

areas of logistics, training, airfield operations at three different airfields, and 

procurement/contracting. 

• Work closely with Department of State and Department of Defense to manage multi-million

dollar assets. 

• Plan, develop, and lead complex projects from inception through completion. 

• Manage projects and brief their status to superiors, outside agencies and senior military 

personnel. Interpret regulatory material to ensure compliance. 

• Interact regularly with senior military and civilian personnel to discuss program issues, and 

develop short and long-term aviation and logistics support program goals. 

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• Plan reviews and inspect staff, facilities, equipment, and maintenance processes regularly to 

monitor compliance to U.S. government policies and regulations.

• Developed training program and provided instruction regarding aviation procedures and safety to 

over 150 pilots and support personnel operating 24 aircraft throughout the country of Iraq. 

• Assessed and corrected FAA discrepancies, standardized inspections, and improved operational 

procedures. 

 

Safety and Security Manager (FAA Part, 135,145,125) 

• Conduct a viable safety awareness program. The safety awareness program promotes ground and 

flight safety through the utilization of safety posters, safety handout literature, special purpose 

reminders, safety notices, safety suggestions, safety classes, safety committees, and special safety 

meetings.

• Review flight/ground accident and on-the-job injury reports:

• Provide assistance/direction for environmental concerns.

• Enforce adherence to published ground safety and flight safety procedures. 

• Conduct periodic operating location inspections of buildings and work areas to detect safety 

hazards.

• Observe and evaluate working conditions, work practices, and the application of safety

techniques, procedures, and regulations; corrections of unsafe conditions, practices, procedures, 

or regulations. 

• Conduct investigations of property damage, personal injury, accidents, and reported losses of 

Government or Company owned property and assisting in the preparation OSHA and NTSB 

compliance reports. 

• Organize safety committees and establish a FAA SMS program. 

• ISO 9000/QMS Quality Auditor. 

Omni Helicopters 05/2006-01/2008 

 

EMS Pilot

• Emergency Medical Helicopter Pilot responding to accident scene calls, organ donor transplant 

flights and inter-hospital transfers. 

• EMS Pilot conducting aero medical transfers and medical extraction during daylight and hours of 

darkness. 

• Site Safety Officer for Heliport at the Mayo Clinic.

Lockheed Martin: 12/2004-05/2006 

 

Test Pilot

• Test Pilot for (Bell 206, 407) and (Bell 212) aircraft, conducting pre/post phase maintenance test 

flights, troubleshooting maintenance issues and maintenance recoveries on downed aircraft. 

• Primary Quality Control Inspector for all airframes under contract. 

 

U.S. Army Retired (21 years of service) 1983 – 12/2004 

 

• Senior Test / Instructor Pilot in (Bell 206, 407) 

• Senior Aviation Safety Officer 

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Connie Richardson 

Objective

If you are looking for a dedicated, motivated, trustworthy "team player" with a lot of "sweat equity 

"and hands on job experience to bring to your team, then I would like to speak with you. I am 

proficient in Peachtree Accounting, Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Adobe 6.0, Quick 

Books Contractor Version 10.0 

Experience

July 2011 – Present

Rinehart Development & Investment Group, LLC Sanford, FL 

Job Title: Office Manager, Property Manager & Executive Assistant 

Supervisor: Abbas Abdulhussein

Handle day to day operations; dispatch the maintenance, Landscapers,

Etc. to ensure all of our properties are maintained properly, Draft

Lease agreements, Schedule the equipment & Vehicle maintenance,

balance & reconcile 33 checking accounts between 24+ companies, A/P,

A/R; Payroll, Payroll Taxes; W2's, W3's, 1099's: W4's, get permits, 

record Quit Claim Deeds, schedule appointments for the 5 higher ups, 

handle day to day issues between all of our Commercial Tenants, 

handle roof, electrical issues, etc. on our properties, etc. full

Accounting Responsibilities. 

October 2006 - July 2011

White's Site Development, Inc. Sanford, Fl

Job Title: Assistant Comptroller & HR Mgr Feb 2010 – July 2011 

Job Title: Human Resource Manager Jun. 07 - Feb 10

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Oct. 06 - Jun. 07

Supervisor: Joe Decesare 

4000 NyahWhite Cove 

Sanford, Fl 32771 

407-302-1549 - phone 

New Job requirements for HR Mgr & Asst. Comptroller 

June 18, 2007 – July 2011

* Weekly payroll for 100+ Employees 

* New applicant information, drug testing, background check, etc. 

* Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Benefit Renewal 

* Handle employee questions, complaints, etc. 
* Cash Flow, Child Support, IRS Levy, Employee Loans, etc. 

* 941, UCT-6, W2, W3, 1099, 1096 

* Certified Payroll & Job Cost 

* Handle WC Claims 

*Handle Unemployment matters (phone hearings, etc.) 

* Vacation, Schedule Evaluations, etc. 

* Certificate of Insurance update for Vendors 

* Petty Cash

* GL & WC Audits 

* Oversee A/P & A/R

* Bank reconciliations 

* Depreciation Schedules

Job requirements listed below were from Purchasing Manager

October 25, 2006 thru June 18, 2007 

* Write Purchase Orders for the upcoming needs on all new jobs 

* Track incoming items ordered to ensure timely installation by 

field operators 

* Maintain that all items ordered are within the proposed "Budget" 

for each job 

* Cross reference billing invoices with Purchase Orders to ensure 

items received are billed according to quotes issued by each 

vendor 

Experience Continued......

March 1995 - October 2006 

Florida Water Works, Inc., Sanford, FL 

Job Title: Vice President 

Supervisor: Gay Barks, President 

505 Power Road 

Sanford, Fl 32771 

321-377-3468 - phone 

* Executive Assistant to the President 

* Complete A/P & A/R requirements 

* All month end P&L report requirements

*Prep all taxes (94l's, UCT-6, W-2's, W-3's, 1096, 1099's, etc) 

* Balancing and reconciling checking account activity 

*Write Po's to vendors and then match to billing invoices 

* Create new marketing strategies to increase sales, set up and

execute the B2B meetings 

* Customer Service 
March 2000 - February 2006

worldCHEM, Sanford, Fl

Job Title: Vice President 

Supervisor: Gay Barks, President 

505 Power Road 

Sanford, Fl 32771 

321-377-3468 - phone 

* Manage and oversee 14-31 employees are doing their jobs according

to the President's standards and production requirements 

* Executive Assistant to the President 

* Oversee all A/P requirements

* Oversee all A/R requirements

* Balancing and reconciling checking account activity 

* Prep and print all month end reports 

* Write purchase orders to vendors and then match to invoices 

*Prep all taxes(94l's,UCT-6,W-2's,W-3's,1096,1099's,etc) 

* Handle any employee complaints or requests 

(vacations, sick days, etc) 

* Responsible for terminating or hiring new employees

* Responsible for all employee evaluations and recommendations for 

advancement 

* Responsible for all payroll and tax requirements weekly 

* Deal directly with customers

* Work side by side with GSM to establish/execute new marketing 

promos via Power Point, and B2B meetings, etc. 

Additional Work History 

1988 – 1995 

Misc. Jobs – Had a Child in 1988 so I juggled work and raising my son – nothing long 

term – just odd and end jobs to survive.

Order Puller (Warehouse)

Sheet Metal Fabricator (Production)

Receptionist

Customer Service Rep. (Temp)

Fast Food Worker 

Education 

1985-1988 Lithia Springs High Lithia Springs, GA 

1988 Chattahoochee Technical Institute, GA 

COMPLETED GED
Interests

Movies, gardening, parasailing, swimming, reading and spending time 

with my son

Special Comments: 

Please note: You will find that I have overlapping 

employment dates. I was the Vice President of both 

companies and they were operated out of the same warehouse & off ice

space.