Pieter Black

International Pilot in Command for a Part 91 account. Expertly meet travel needs with a focus on safety, service, and integrity. Coordinate with my other pilot and the flight attendant to meet the customer's needs while operating safely and efficiently. Review aircraft status, preflight in accordance with the airplane's flight manual, and check weather and facilities along the route and at airports, including alternate airports.

Client Aviation Manager; PIC for a Part 91 account. Coordinated logistics and executed actions to meet the owners' needs. Managed aircraft scheduling, maintenance, personnel, and financial aspects of the account. Preflight in accordance with the airplane's flight manual, and check weather and facilities along the route and at the airports, including alternate airports.

Performed worldwide operations to transport senior leaders in support of the Army's Strategic goals. I helped lead improvements to the C-37 (GV) crew training program and aircraft procedures. My responsibilities included training and aiding in managing the proficiency of 25 pilots, 10 flight engineers, and 17 flight attendants across a fleet of six aircraft (3 CE500, 3 GV). Mentoring fellow pilots as they stepped into their new roles and responsibilities.

Progressed from an instructor to a standardization role. Trained incoming pilots and conducted check rides. Using CRM, we planned, coordinated, and executed the international transportation of senior military officials and civilian dignitaries across 37 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Egypt. Conducted maintenance operational checks post maintenance actions in accordance with operational procedures.

Chosen to become an Army Instructor Pilot responsible for the unit's individual, crew, and collective training. During my service, I also spent time operating in Afghanistan, coordinating flights, scheduling personnel, managing maintenance, and performing maintenance operational tasks and checks on aircraft after maintenance.

Quickly advanced to Pilot in Command while overseeing a proactive aviation and ground safety program in a dynamic organization. Mainly learned the duties and responsibilities of the Aviation Safety Officer through self-study, regulations, and mentorship.