Thomas Nielson
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
2 type ratings • 6,300 total hours
Total Hours
6,300
Multi-Engine Hours
0
Jet Hours
5,000
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
GVII-G500/G600
Training date: Jun 2026
Training facility: Flight safety
2,280 hours in type
GV
Training date: Jun 2019
Training facility: SAV Flight Safety
2,700 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
GVII (G500) Type Rating
GV (G350/450) Type Rating
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) with Inspection Authorization (IA)
Gulfstream Master Technician G450
GVII Master Technician coursework
NextGen Communication/Navigation
Work Experience
Director of Operations
Americo Financial Life and Annuity
Directed overall flight department operations, including flight operations, maintenance, budgeting, aircraft transactions, executive travel, regulatory compliance, and vendor management.
Lead Captain
Americo Financial Life and Annuity
Managed flight scheduling, flight logs, SIFL reporting, and crew training requirements. Flight experience across North and South America and the EU. Served on the Gulfstream Customer Advisory Board, 2018-2020.
Director of Aviation Maintenance
Americo Financial Life and Annuity
Forecasted maintenance requirements, managed vendor programs, and performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Managed aircraft sales and acquisitions on behalf of the flight department.
Contract Pilot & Aviation Technician
Self-Employed
Provided contract pilot and maintenance labor supporting peak periods and scheduled events for flight departments throughout the Kansas City area. Flew as SIC on Citation X (C750) and Citation CJ (C525).
Senior Staff Manager
AT&T
Aviation Technician
Encore Aviation
Performed 100-hour inspections, annuals, and general maintenance on piston aircraft.
Education
BS Aviation Science
ENMU at New Mexico
Bachelor of Science
Eastern New Mexico University
Profile Overview
6,300
Total Flight Hours
2
Aircraft Types
17
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Life is short, I like moving forward with measurable accomplishments. Adding value is my primary interest. Currently President of the Kansas City Business Aviation Association (KCBAA). We support community involvement and aviation programs around the metro.
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