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Benjamin J. Watsky 

[First Officer-ExpressJet Airlines] 

41 James St 

Montclair, New Jersey 07042 

Phone: 518-330-9709 

E-Mail: Ben.watsky@gmail.com 

Docket Management Facility 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, 

SE West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 

Washington, DC 20590 

To Whom It May Concern: 

I am applying for an exemption from FAR 61.153 (a), the requirement to be 23 years of age 

in order to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. I am submitting this petition for 

exemption with the goal of gaining the privileges of the ATP certificate prior to my 23'^'' birthday. I 

am now 20 years of age and will be 21 as of December 17"^ 2011. I am currently employed as a First 

Officer at ExpressJet airlines and have been a current and qualified line pilot for several months to 

date. The granting of this exemption will allow me to be eligible for a captain upgrade when my 

seniority allows in turn furthering my career. 

In roughly two months I will meet the minimum flight experience requirements set forth by 

the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the ATP certificate. At that time I wish to take that 

^iM^Qi^I^ L 9pd practical te.sts_required to earnlhe-certifjcate. Should my-request-be.gr,antedjt-=_ 

will be at no detriment to the public in any way. Throughout the course of my training I have never 

failed a practical test and have been known to exceed the expectations of my Certified Flight 

Instructors as well as Designated Pilot Examiners and FAA Inspectors. In addition, I made steady 

progress through my Part 121 training for the Embraer 145 Second in Command type rating with no 

additional training or failures. 

I have worked diligently during my time in the aviation industry and would like the 

opportunity to continue to do so. In addition to my flight experience I have exceled in the 
educational aspect as well. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Aviatipn Flight Operations in 

which I graduated with a 3.6 GPA. I am also completing my Masters In Business in which I currently 

maintain a 4.0 GPA. I plan on continuing my education and expanding my abilities with the 

internationally recognized Aviation Safety Program from University of Sothern California. 

I petition for this exemption with the intention of continuing to excel and be a valuable 

member of the aviation industry. If the exemption is granted I will continue to push myself to exceed 

the standards of the FAA and strive for the utmost professionalism. Attached please see supporting 

documents including; an updated resume as well as copies of my Masters Degree transcript. 

Ben Watsky 

First Officer-ExpressJet Airlines 
? Ben Watsky 

41 James St. Montclair, N] 07042 

(518)330-9709 

ben.watsky@gmail.com BJW 

Summary of Qualifications 

A dedicated and hard working Aviation Business Professional with ample experience in the aviation indv\str>' and several years 

experience in management and customer ser\'ice roles. Having participated in all aspects of Civilian Aviation from line service to airline 

crew it offers a unique perspective on the industry. Currently holding a B.S. in Aviation Flight operations and close to completing a 

Masters in Business widi a focus on aviation accompanying the years and hours of experience I am well prepared to benefit an 

organization in both managerial and operational roles. 

Pilot Credentials and Experience 

FAA Certificates: 

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EMB-145 Type Raring-SIC 

Commercial/lnsrrument Single Engine Land and Sea 

Commercial/Instrument Multi Engine Land 

Flight Instructor Single Engine Land and Sea 

Flight Instructor Multi Engine Land 

Flight Instructor Instrimient Airplane 

Class 1 Medical 

Endorsements: High Performance 

Aircraft operated: C152, C172, C182, PA12, PA18, PA28, PA44, DA20, DA40, M20, EMB-145 

Part 121 experience 

Experience in both part 61 and part 141 training environments 

FCC Radio Operators Certificate 

-Intematienal-Airline nnd-Ccneral-Aviarion operations cxpprienre — 

CAT 2 Cerrified 

RNAV Qualified 

Trained to 500 RVR 

Work Experience 

EXPRESSJET AIRLINES 

Position Held: First Officer 

Responsibilities: 

• Complete assigned flights throughout the US, Mexico, and Canada 

• Provide customer service 
EAST COAST AERO CLUB (2010-Present) 

Position Held: Flight Instructor 

Responsibilities: 

• Right instruction 

" Classroom lecture 

• Maintenance Flights 

• Customer service 

INFINITY AVIATION (2008-2009) 

Position held: Line Ser\'ice Technician 

Responsibilities: 

• Customer service 

• Arranging accommodations for crew/passengers 

" Billing/pa^anents 

. _o^ pH.IHllg: fucl-i lULl HULkb 

Towing light and heavy aircraft 

Cleaning aircraft 

RICHMOR AVL^TION, Schenectady, NY (2006-2007) 

Position held: Line Sen'ice Technician, Office Staff 

Responsibilities: 

" Customer service 

• Wofking with light machinery 

• Moving light aircraft 

" Operating fuel trucks 

• Cleaning aircraft 

Education 

DANIEL WBBSTER COLLEGE, NASHUA. NH 

B.S. in Aviation Flight Operations, Anticipated May 201 1 

o GPA 3.6 

o GPA in major 3.85 

o Academic recognition: Dean's list, President's list 

o Rele\'ant coursework: Macroeconomics, Fundamentals of flight, Professional instrument flying. Applied flight 

dynamics, Advanced aircraft s>'stems, Crew resource management, Crew/ATC integration and commercial 

preparation, Hinnan factors of flight, Aviation law, and Flight safety'. 

DANIEL WEBSTER COLLEGE, NASHUA. NH 

Masters in Business for Axnation Professionals, Anticipated May 2012 

o GPA 4.0 

© REFEREhiCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST © 
Degree Audit for Benjamin Watsky hilps://soar.d\vc.edu/careweb/DegreeAudil?handler=print' 

Degree Audit for Benjamin Watsky 

Major AppiJed Aviatjon Managemenl 

Second Major. 

Minor. 

Primary Advisor Shl/ley Phillips 

Secondaiy Advisor. 

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Date Printed 12/2/11 

Benjamin J. Watsky 

31 Hosall Drive 

Slingerland, NY 12159 

ADVISOR 

DEGREE 

PROGRAM 

MAJOR 

MAJOR 2 

MINOR 

CLASS 

CATALOG 

Shirley M. Phillips 

Master/Business Administration 

Aviation 

Applied Aviation Kanagement 

FALL 2008 

(518)446-0847 

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Requirement MET? Completion 

Major Requirements/Hin Grade C 

3.00 BM530 Leadership in Times of Change YES 

3.00 BHS40 Advanced Managerial Accounting NO 

3.00 BM575 Appld Techniques/Orqnztnl Beh NO 

3.00 BM555 Research Methods WAV 

3.00 BM543 Marketing Management YES 

3.00 BM545 Finance for Managers YES 

3.00 BM680 Strategic Management NO 

3.00 BM580 Operations Management NO 

3.00 AM608 The Air Transportation System NO 

3.00 AH6SS Global Aviation Management NO 

3.00 AM615 Economics/Air Transportation NO 

3.00 AM635 Aviation Safety and Security YES 

3.00 AM695 Capstone Research Project NO 

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BH530 Leadership in Times of Change 

BM5SS Research Methods 

BM543 Marketing Management 

BM545 Finance for Managers 

BM680 Strategic Management 

AM608 The Air Transportation System 

AM615 

AM635 

NOTE — Minimum Cum GPA of 3 

required for graduation 

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SUMMARY of course Work: 

Required Catalog Credits: 

Credits earned: 

Credits taken: 

points: 

GPA Credits: 

-^Degree Level GPA: 

Economics/Air Transportation 

Aviation Safety and Security 

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WAIVER COURSE 

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SPRING 2011 

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FALL 2011 

FALL 2011 

SUMMER 2010 

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End of Degree Audit 

39.0 0 

15.0 0 

21.0 0 

48.0 0 

12.0 0 

4.0 0 

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