FAA ATP and Certified Flight Instructor based in Columbus, Ohio, with over 2,700 flight hours. Experience in civilian and military aviation, flight instruction, charter, private and cargo operations. Aircraft experience includes King Air 200/300, Piper Cheyenne, Citation 550, Westwind 1124, Cessna 402 and M28 Skytruck. Currently instructing at Flight Gear Aviation, with previous experience as Chief Flight Instructor at Aeroclub Valencia.
Education
Military Academy of the Venezuelan National Guard
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration - University degree completed in 2011 in Venezuela.
MBTU
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Present MBA in progress; expected completion in December 2026.
Work Experience
Flight Instructor
Flight Gear Aviation LLC - Present June 2026 - Present | Columbus, Ohio. Train student pilots for private and commercial certificates.
PIC and SIC
Aircraft Engines C.A - DAKA - February 2023 - March 2024 | Venezuela. Operated Piper Cheyenne (PA31T) and King Air 300 aircraft for charter and private flights.
Flight Instructor
Professional Aviation Center (PAC) - March 2022 - March 2024 | Venezuela. Trained student pilots in private, commercial and instrument rating courses using Cessna 172 aircraft.
Pilot in Command
Lakair - November 2021 - October 2022 | Haiti. Operated Cessna 402 and PA32 aircraft for charter and cargo flights.
Second in Command
LASCA C.A - January 2020 - October 2023 | Venezuela. Performed charter flight operations using CE550 and IAI Westwind 1124 aircraft.
Chief Flight Instructor
Aeroclub Valencia - February 2017 - April 2022 | Venezuela. Supervised and mentored student pilots pursuing private, commercial and instrument certifications.
Military Pilot
Venezuelan National Guard - 2013 - 2016 | Venezuela. Performed military flight operations using King Air 200 and Mielec M28 Skytruck aircraft in cargo operations.
Highlights
FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Earned FAA Airline Transport Pilot privileges for Airplane Multiengine Land and Airplane Single-Engine Land in 2024.