
Norberto Estrella Taveras
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
3 type ratings • 1,611 total hours
Total Hours
1,611
Multi-Engine Hours
449
Jet Hours
110
Turboprop Hours
25
Type Ratings
CE560XL
Training date: Dec 2025
Training facility: FSI
100 hours in type
G400
G450
Certificates & Qualifications
Commercial Pilot License
Multi-Engine Rating
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot License
Single Engine Rating
Multi-Engine Rating
Type Rating (CE-500)
Type Rating (CE-560 XL)
Type Rating (G-IV)
IGI - Instrument Ground Instructor
Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft System
FAA First Class Medical
Issued Invalid Date
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit
US Passport Current, Unrestricted
Issued Invalid Date
Part 135
Part 91 Only
Work Experience
Second in Command
FlightSafety International
Served as Second-in-Command in FAA-qualified Falcon 2000LXS simulator training, executing multi-crew operations in accordance with OEM and FlightSafety procedures. Maintained procedural accuracy and situational awareness while executing complex simulator scenarios in accordance with FAA and FlightSafety standards.
Contract Pilot
Contract Pilot
Pilot-in-Command on piston and turboprop aircraft, overseeing all phases of flight operations including preflight planning, weight and balance, crew coordination, and in-flight decision-making for passenger and cargo missions. Performed preventive maintenance under 14 CFR Part 43, ensuring aircraft reliability, airworthiness, and full regulatory compliance during Part 91 operations. Second-in-Command on Gulfstream G-IV, Cessna Citation CE-500 series, and Cessna Citation CE-560XL series (Excel / XLS / XLS+) aircraft, conducting Part 91 on-demand contract flights for private owners and corporate clients; operated advanced FMS and avionics systems, managed ATC communications, executed SID/STAR procedures, and ensured precision performance within RVSM, RNP, and high-density airspace environments.
First Officer
Aitheras: Aviation Group
Second-in-Command (SIC) on the Cessna Citation Excel (CE-560XL) conducting Part 135 air medical evacuation missions, supporting time-critical patient transport in day/night and IFR conditions in compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs. Coordinate closely with the Captain, medical crew, dispatch, and ground agencies in a multi-crew turbine jet environment, applying strong CRM, communication, and decision-making skills during high-workload, time-sensitive operations.
County Corrections Police Officer
Somerset Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Maintained safety and security within the correctional facility by conducting regular inspections, managing inmate behavior, and responding to incidents swiftly and effectively. Enforced institutional rules and ensured compliance with court orders, while collaborating with law enforcement and medical staff to provide secure and humane custody.
Education
Coursework Toward B.A.
Montclair State University
Coursework Toward B.S.
Berkeley College
High School Diploma
New Brunswick High School
Profile Overview
1,611
Total Flight Hours
3
Aircraft Types
9
Years Experience
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