Thomas Zerbarini

Thomas Zerbarini is an accomplished Airline Captain and Flight Instructor. He has over 26 years experience in the Aviation Industry. Mr Zerbarini is an active volunteer for many local community events and Aviation related causes. He is passionate with giving back to his community and profession.   A highly motivated and goal-oriented individual Mr. Zerbarini seeks to further his knowledge and experience in any way, shape or form possible. He is an avid learner, quick on his feet, and calm under pressure. He welcomes feedback and constructive appraisals. He is exceedingly patient and inventive and looks for any opportunities available to enhance his character.   Thomas Zerbarini has a deep care for others. He is driven to help those that are less fortunate, alienated, abused, bullied and most of all those with life threatening illnesses--especially children. He has a happy demeanor and is almost always smiling. Mr. Zerbarini holds the belief that a genuinely positive interaction with others will almost always produce positive results.    As passionate and committed as Thomas Zerbarini is to his profession, He is equally passionate and dedicated to his family and 4 wonderful children. Balancing family life and his career is an enjoyable and rewarding endeavor he is proud to embrace.     Recognition & Awards   Recipient of several recognition and service awards for volunteer service and achievement.   Received Outstanding Achievement Award in 1991 from Unysis/Paramax (formerly Sperry) for his stellar performance in the field. Mr Zerbarini was an associate engineer installing NEXRAD antenna at various sites around the United States. Mr Zerbarini and his team had to deal with extreme weather conditions and meet a demanding schedule coordinating many tasks and vendors for antenna completion.   Awarded in 1993 FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor certificate in recognition of exemplary instructor performance and student success rate.   Recognition from ALPA President Captain Duane Woerth 1998 for outstanding service and volunteerism as a pilot representative and professional advocate.   Recognized by peers and the Master Executive Council for outstanding service in 200 thru 2007 to the pilots of ASA as the ASA Master Council Vice Chairman during Contract Negotiations.   Recognized for over 9 years volunteer service as the ASA Master Council Vice Chairman.   Recognized for outstanding service as Executive Vice President of the Airline Pilots Association 2006-2008.   Recognized a second time for continuing achievement and outstanding service as Executive Vice President of the Airline Pilots Association, Intl. 2008-2010.   Awarded Atlantic Southeast Airlines Management's Recognition Award for Service.   Volunteerism   Air Line Pilots Association January 1998 – Present (16 years 7 months) Committee Volunteer:   Membership Committee Chairman. Professional Standards Committee Chairman ExecutiveAdministrator. National Merger Committee Neutral Member.      Civic Involvement   Local Food Drives Civic work cleaning storm drains and trash pickup Aviation museum volunteer Chaperon volunteer for numerous sons and daughters Field trips     Thomas Zerbarini