I am an experienced international G-550/G-450 Captain with over 200 Atlantic crossings and 100 Pacific crossings. I have flown Gulfstream aircraft (G-III, G-IV, G-V, G-550 and G-450) based in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the U.S. and Asia and have operated these aircraft in every continent of the world. Over 60% of my experience is outside the continental U.S. I have an MBA from UCLA and I am a former US Navy SEAL.
I am a current Part 135 pilot in command in the G-550 and G-450. My last recurrent training was completed at Simulflite in December 2016.
Former U. S. Navy Frogman: Petty Officer First Class, UDT ELEVEN, (SEAL Team THREE) Primary duties involved the demolition of explosives, parachuting, and diving in the conduct of direct action Naval Special Warfare reconnaissance and counter insurgency operations.
G-V/A, G-IV/A, G-1159/A, G-100/A, IA-JET/A, LR-JET/A, CE-500/A
RVSM Certified, Atlantic Crossing/Ops, Pacific Crossing/Ops, Middle East Ops, South American Ops, European Ops, African Ops, CPR Training
Fly Europe based G-V in world wide private operations.
Created and managed a corporate flight department for a private international investment and holding company that operated a G-IV and a G-V (Part 91) on a worldwide basis. Aircraft based in Europe during the summers and operated frequently between the U.S., Middle East, Europe, South America, South Africa and Russia.
Conducted Part 91 flight operations in GIII and Lear 35.
Conduct Part 135 operations as PIC and SIC. Lead Captain on T.H. Lee G-IV, 9/05 - 5/06. Lead Captain on FAA Part 135 G-IV Proving Runs 7/02.