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# O FFICE OF 

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# M IETUS

, LLC
6701 D EMOCRACY 

### B OULEVARD



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J OHN R. M IETUS
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. (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 submit ted
information in the above

- captioned, public docket s.

Best regards, John

Attachment

# L AW 

# O FFICE OF 

# J OHN 

# M IETUS

, LLC
6701 D EMOCRACY 

### B OULEVARD



### , S UITE 

### 300
B ETHESDA



### , MD 20817

- 7500

J OHN R. M IETUS
, J R

. ( 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 M s

. Remo and Balgobin :

By Orders 2011

- 11

- 31 and 2012 -1- 31, the Department awarded Orange Air
certificate s of public convenience and necessity authorizing it to engage in
interstate and foreign charter air transportation of persons, property, and m ail.
Under condition (1) of each certificate, th is 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
carrie r 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 updat e 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 operation s, 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
- ab le to quickly assess and co rrect issues.



### • S uccess ful 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 syst em that provides for a timely and free flow of safety

- related
I nformation supporting the SMS program.

.



### • Develops, implements and maintains the Emergency Responses Program in accordance with the manual control procedures for the effective handling of inc idents, 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 ensu re 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 Operat ions

• 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.



### • Maint ains 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
T SA re gulations.



### • 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 preve ntion 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

Direc tor of Safety and Security (Part 121 Operation)

A dminis tratively responsible to the President on matters of safety, security and compliance. The primary
funct ion to develop and implement a comprehensive safety program that includes all aspects of flight an d ground operations, maintenance programs and passenger safety.

Supervises the following positions:



### • Manager of Security



### • Manager of Safety



### • Grou nd Security Coordinators



### • Safety Auditors



### • R esponsibility for the establishment, maintenance modification and fo r 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
ful l- 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 ad dition, 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 othe r 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 confli cts or disputes between Sky King Maintenance and Inspection Departments.

Page 2 of 4ARMY 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 prov ides management control of the company Flight Standardization and Training Program.

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

, Arm y
regu lations, and company policies and procedures. Acts as a l iaison with Aviation Center Logistics Command (ACLC) and the Airfield Commander on issues p ertaining 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 te am, 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 operati onal, training, and supervision for $8 00 million aviation contract s ervicing U.S. government clients worldwide including Dep artment of State and Department of Defense

. Maintain security clearance (Top Secret)

.



### • Interview, train, and hire support and techn ical personnel. Oversee al l program logistics for global operations with emphasis on supporting military operations in Iraq.



### • Make decisions based on pendin g changes in contracts and make improvements in the program areas of logistics, training, airfield o perations at three different airfields , and procurement/contracting.



### • Work closely with Department of State and Department of Defense to m anage 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 provid ed 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 literatu re, 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, an d reported losses of Government or Company owned property and assist ing 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 Helicopte r 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 May o 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 recove ries on downed aircraft.



### • Primar y 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 Ric hardson

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

Ha ndle day to day operations; dispatch the maintenance, Landscapers,
E tc . to ensure all of our properties are maintained properly, Draft Lease agreements, Schedule the equipment & Vehicle maintenance, balance & reconcile 33 checking accounts between 24+ comp anies, 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,
handl e 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 a ll 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 re quirements *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 empl oyees * 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.