Jessica Paradise

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Seattle, WA

Summary

B.S. Computer Science student leveraging 10+ years of aviation experience in safety-critical systems. Expert in complex troubleshooting, technical communication, and maintaining operational continuity under pressure. Transitioning into Cloud Operations to apply high-reliability standards to scalable infrastructure solutions.

Technical Skills

Projects

Serverless Cloud Portfolio

  • Architected a secure, static web application using AWS S3 and CloudFront.
  • Implemented a CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions to fully automate deployments from version control.

Programming Coursework (WGU)

  • Completed projects in HTML, CSS, JS, and C++, demonstrating object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithmic problem solving.

Experience

Contract | Captain

Jan 2024 – Present & Feb 2015 – Dec 2017

  • Manage daily flight operations, including logistics, fueling, and system checks, ensuring 100% adherence to safety regulations.
  • Diagnose technical malfunctions in real-time using system manuals and coordinate with maintenance teams to determine safe solutions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for crew and passengers, managing schedules and expectations in a dynamic environment.

Air Transport International | First Officer

Jul 2023 – Dec 2023

  • Strictly followed SOPs and technical checklists to ensure system reliability and safety.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet mission-critical timelines.
  • Maintained accurate technical logs and documentation required for FAA regulatory compliance.

Solairus | Captain

Oct 2021 – Jan 2023

  • Led customer-facing operations that required safety and reliability.

Flexjet | Captain

Nov 2018 – Oct 2021

  • Adapted to rapidly changing schedule and mission parameters, solving logistical challenges independently.

Horizon Air | First Officer

Jan 2017 – Aug 2018

  • Fast-paced regional environment, meeting tight turnaround schedules.

Education