I’m currently being mentored by Ralph Freshour, G-IV Ground Instructor at Flight Safety Long Beach, CA.

I am a 1,500-hour commercial pilot with CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings, a Gulfstream IV SIC rating, First-Class Medical. ATP written test taken.

Currently working as Instructor at Hot Shot Aviation in Van Nuys and, serve as Check-Airman at SOAR Technologies. Every candidate I have trained has passed their check ride on the first attempt.

Before moving to the front of the aircraft, I spent over a decade as a corporate flight attendant and cabin safety trainer for operators including Solairus, Jet Edge, and Sun Air Jets. That background made me a different kind of pilot — I know how to connect with a principal, anticipate their needs, and find solutions when things don’t go as planned. In this business, you never say no to someone willing to spend top dollar to charter a jet; must find another way, offer options, make it work. I still contract as cabin attendant from time to time for a very high-profile P. 91 account here in KVNY.

I am fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, hold dual US and Italian citizenship, and am available to meet at your convenience. I have attached my resume and look forward to the conversation. References Available upon request.

Respectfully,

Antonio Pontis

antoniopontis79@gmail.com – 310.926.0817