Jeffrey Whitman
Pilot • Business Aviation Leadership | 16,000 Flight Hours | Large-Cabin Gulfstream | Fly-by-Wire Experience | Part 91, 91K & 135 • Director of Safety | Interim Chief Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
5 type ratings • 16,000 total hours
Total Hours
16,000
Multi-Engine Hours
13,300
Jet Hours
11,000
Turboprop Hours
500
Type Ratings
LEAR 40/45/45XR
Training date: Apr 2026
Training facility: Bombardier/FlightSafety/CAE
3,800 hours in type
LEGACY 500
Training date: Jul 2024
Training facility: FlightSafety
150 hours in type
GIVSP
Training date: May 2023
Training facility: FlightSafety
1,500 hours in type
DA-20
Training date: Jul 2018
Training facility: Air Carrier
150 hours in type
CE560
Training date: Jul 2007
Training facility: FlightSafety
5,600 hours in type
Work Experience
Chief Pilot | Director of Safety
BOND
Provide independent safety leadership for a growing business-aviation enterprise supporting Part 91 and Part 135 operations and preparing for future Part 91K operations. Report directly to the President and advise executive leadership on safety governance, organizational risk, regulatory readiness, and safety performance.
Captain
Pentastar Aviation
Learjet LR-45 Captain for a newly acquired management client.
Director of Operations
Flagship Private Air, LLC
. Directed flight operations, ensuring compliance with FAA standards. . Collaborated with FAA to enhance safety protocols. . Managed comprehensive regulatory compliance programs. . Maintained meticulous FAA records and reports. . Served as Embraer Legacy 500 Captain, promoting safety and flight efficiency.
Chief Pilot
Powwow, LLC d/b/a PASS Charters
. Optimize mixed-fleet operations for diverse clients, balancing safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. . Cultivate strong relationships with FAA and industry partners, enhancing operational efficiency and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. . Orchestrate seamless coordination among clients, management, and flight crews. . Serve as Gulfstream G-IV International Captain, demonstrating expertise in global aviation.
International Captain
Pegasus Elite Aviation
. Gulfstream G-IV International Captain, worldwide on-demand air carrier. . Fostered a cohesive crew environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
Pilot
Kalitta Charters
. Falcon 20 pilot for diverse missions, including VIP transport, medical evacuations, and priority cargo delivery, ensuring operational excellence.
President
Air Safety Group, LLC
Operational auditing and consulting, specializing in Operational Excellence, Safety Management Systems (SMS), Emergency Response Plans (ERP), Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) Compliance, Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), and Corporate Quality Certification.
Pilot
Eaton Corporation
. Led team to achieve IS-BAO registration, enhancing operational standards. . Participated in the team securing corporate quality certification. . Transported executives safely in diverse environments, ensuring punctuality. . Contributed to the emergency response team, improving crisis management skills. . Serve as LR45 and CE560 Captain, promoting effective communication and teamwork to ensure smooth flight operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science- Aviation Flight Tech
Lansing Community College at Lansing, MI
Profile Overview
16,000
Total Flight Hours
5
Aircraft Types
38
Years Experience
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Creditable pilot-in-command experience in large-cabin Gulfstream and modern, fly-by-wire, business jets. Operational experience in domestic and international operating environments. A spotless record emphasizing safety, quality, integrity, and professionalism.
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