
Gil Cabrales
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
5 type ratings • 11,000 total hours
Total Hours
11,000
Multi-Engine Hours
9,656
Jet Hours
6,484
Turboprop Hours
1,661
Type Ratings
P-180
Training date: Apr 2026
Training facility: Simms Air Houston
7 hours in type
MD-80
Training date: Jan 2012
1,376 hours in type
CE560 Encore
Training date: Aug 2006
Training facility: Flight Safety
1,324 hours in type
A-318/319/320/321
Training facility: Allegiant Air, FlightSafety
1,434 hours in type
SF-340
Training facility: American Eagle
1,377 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
ATP Certificate
A320 Type Rating
CE-500 Type Rating
Saab 340 Type Rating
DC-9 Type Rating
CFI / CFII / MEI
P.180 Avanti
First Class Medical
FCC Radio Operator
ATP Certificate
A320 Type Rating
CE-500 Type Rating
Saab 340 Type Rating
DC-9 Type Rating
CFI / CFII / MEI
P.180 Avanti Checkout
Expired Apr 2026
First Class Medical
FCC Radio Operator
ATP Certificate
A320 Type Rating
CE-500 Type Rating
Saab 340 Type Rating
DC-9 Type Rating
CFI / CFII / MEI
P.180 Avanti
First Class Medical
FCC Radio Operator
Work Experience
Corporate Pilot — Piaggio P.180 Avanti
Contract / Part 91
Operate high-performance pressurized twin turboprop in corporate and business aviation mission profiles. Conducted cross-country IFR operations including KEKY to Washington Dulles (KIAD) and return — ~520 nm each leg. Completed full checkout and instrument proficiency review: 9 RNAV approaches, abnormal procedures (engine failure after takeoff, no-flap landing, abnormal gear extension), night currency. Maintain FAR 61.57 instrument and night currency independently — without reliance on airline simulator programs.
Corporate Pilot
Contract / Part 91
Operate high-performance pressurized twin turboprop in corporate and business aviation mission profiles. Conducted cross-country IFR operations including KEKY to Washington Dulles (KIAD) and return ~520 nm each leg. Completed full checkout and instrument proficiency review: 9 RNAV approaches, abnormal procedures (engine failure after takeoff, no-flap landing, abnormal gear extension), night currency. Maintain FAR 61.57 instrument and night currency independently without reliance on airline simulator programs.
Corporate Pilot
Contract / Part 91
Operate high-performance pressurized twin turboprop in corporate and business aviation mission profiles. Conducted cross-country IFR operations including KEKY to Washington Dulles (KIAD) and return ~520 nm each leg. Completed full checkout and instrument proficiency review: 9 RNAV approaches, abnormal procedures (engine failure after takeoff, no-flap landing, abnormal gear extension), night currency. Maintain FAR 61.57 instrument and night currency independently — without reliance on airline simulator programs.
Corporate Pilot
Contract
Operate high-performance pressurized twin turboprop in corporate and business aviation mission profiles under Part 91. Conducted cross-country IFR operations. Completed full checkout and instrument proficiency review including RNAV approaches, abnormal procedures, and night currency. Maintain FAR 61.57 instrument and night currency independently.
Captain — Airbus A319/A320
Allegiant Air
Pilot in Command on scheduled Airbus A319/A320 operations under FAR Part 121 — accumulating substantial narrow-body jet PIC time across the continental U.S. Commanded all aspects of crew resource management, preflight briefings, weather decision-making, and passenger safety across 700+ annual flight segments from IWA base. Operated to destinations throughout the continental U.S. including mountain, high-density, and regional field environments. Demonstrated consistent performance in high-utilization, schedule-intensive operations.
Captain
Allegiant Air
Pilot in Command on scheduled Airbus A319/A320 operations under FAR Part 121 accumulating substantial narrow-body jet PIC time across the continental U.S. Commanded all aspects of crew resource management, preflight briefings, weather decision-making, and passenger safety across 700+ annual flight segments from IWA base. Operated to destinations throughout the continental U.S. including mountain, high-density, and regional field environments. Demonstrated consistent performance in high-utilization, schedule-intensive operations.
Captain
Allegiant Air
Pilot in Command on scheduled Airbus A319/A320 operations under FAR Part 121, accumulating substantial narrow-body jet PIC time across the continental U.S. Commanded all aspects of crew resource management, preflight briefings, weather decision-making, and passenger safety across 700+ annual flight segments. Operated to destinations throughout the continental U.S. including mountain, high-density, and regional field environments. Active flying concluded September 2020; remained on approved leave of absence through resignation July 2024.
Captain
Allegiant Air
Pilot in Command on scheduled Airbus A319/A320 operations under FAR Part 121 — accumulating substantial narrow-body jet PIC time across the continental U.S. Commanded all aspects of crew resource management, preflight briefings, weather decision-making, and passenger safety across 700+ annual flight segments from IWA base. Operated to destinations throughout the continental U.S. including mountain, high-density, and regional field environments. Active flying concluded September 2020; remained on approved leave of absence through resignation July 2024.
First Officer — A319/A320 & MD-83/88
Allegiant Air
MD-83/88 First Officer based at SFB (Sanford, FL), then IWA (Phoenix-Mesa) — narrow-body jet SIC operations on Allegiant leisure route network. Completed Airbus A319/320 type rating in 2014; continued as A319/320 First Officer until Captain upgrade June 2016. Accumulated 2,800+ hours SIC time across MD-80 series and Airbus A319/320.
First Officer
Allegiant Air
MD-83/88 First Officer based at SFB (Sanford, FL), then IWA (Phoenix-Mesa) - narrow-body jet SIC operations on Allegiant leisure route network. Completed Airbus A319/320 type rating in 2014; continued as A319/320 First Officer until Captain upgrade June 2016. Accumulated 2,800+ hours SIC time across MD-80 series and Airbus A319/320.
First Officer
Allegiant Air
MD-83/88 First Officer based at SFB (Sanford, FL), then IWA (Phoenix-Mesa) - narrow-body jet SIC operations on Allegiant leisure route network. Completed Airbus A319/320 type rating in 2014; continued as A319/320 First Officer until Captain upgrade June 2016. Accumulated 2,800+ hours SIC time across MD-80 series and Airbus A319/320.
First Officer
Allegiant Air
MD-83/88 First Officer based at SFB (Sanford, FL), then IWA (Phoenix-Mesa) for narrow-body jet SIC operations on Allegiant leisure route network. Completed Airbus A319/320 type rating in 2014; continued as A319/320 First Officer until Captain upgrade June 2016. Accumulated 2,800+ hours SIC time across MD-80 series and Airbus A319/320.
First Officer
NetJets Aviation
On-demand private charter to corporate and high-net-worth clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean, closely mirroring corporate flight department operations. 1,324 hours SIC in CE-560E, with emphasis on discretion and professionalism. Short-notice dispatch, independent flight planning, weight and balance, and all-weather operations in complex airspace environments. Regular operations into challenging and non-hub airports; direct interaction with principals and passengers.
First Officer — Cessna Citation Encore CE-560E
NetJets Aviation
On-demand private charter to corporate and high-net-worth clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean — closely mirroring corporate flight department operations. 1,324 hours SIC in CE-560E — precise, schedule-sensitive, client-focused charter with emphasis on discretion and professionalism. Short-notice dispatch, independent flight planning, weight and balance, and all-weather operations in complex airspace environments. Regular operations into challenging and non-hub airports; direct interaction with principals and passengers.
First Officer
NetJets Aviation
On-demand private charter to corporate and high-net-worth clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean - closely mirroring corporate flight department operations. 1,324 hours SIC in CE-560E - precise, schedule-sensitive, client-focused charter with emphasis on discretion and professionalism. Short-notice dispatch, independent flight planning, weight and balance, and all-weather operations in complex airspace environments. Regular operations into challenging and non-hub airports; direct interaction with principals and passengers.
First Officer
NetJets Aviation
On-demand private charter to corporate and high-net-worth clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean — closely mirroring corporate flight department operations. 1,324 hours SIC in CE-560E — precise, schedule-sensitive, client-focused charter with emphasis on discretion and professionalism. Short-notice dispatch, independent flight planning, weight and balance, and all-weather operations in complex airspace environments. Regular operations into challenging and non-hub airports; direct interaction with principals and passengers.
Captain
Colgan Air (Continental Connection)
PIC on regional turboprop routes operating into challenging airports, limited-approach environments, and variable weather conditions. Two-pilot CRM leadership with emphasis on situational awareness, SOPs, and safety culture.
Captain
Colgan Air (Continental Connection)
PIC on regional turboprop routes operating into challenging airports, limited-approach environments, and variable weather conditions. Two-pilot CRM leadership with emphasis on situational awareness, SOPs, and safety culture.
Captain — Saab 340
Colgan Air (Continental Connection)
PIC on regional turboprop routes operating into challenging airports, limited-approach environments, and variable weather conditions. Two-pilot CRM leadership with emphasis on situational awareness, SOPs, and safety culture.
Captain
Colgan Air (Continental Connection)
PIC on regional turboprop routes operating into challenging airports, limited-approach environments, and variable weather conditions. Two-pilot CRM leadership with emphasis on situational awareness, SOPs, and safety culture.
Captain / First Officer
American Eagle Airlines
New hire ATR-42/72 First Officer based at San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU), operating Caribbean island routes. Transferred to EMB-145 First Officer at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) for high-frequency regional jet operations, then to Los Angeles (LAX). Upgraded to Saab 340 Captain at LAX, operating PIC on turboprop regional routes through April 2005.
Captain — Saab 340 / First Officer — ATR-42/72 & EMB-145
American Eagle Airlines
New hire ATR-42/72 First Officer based at San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) — July through November 1999. Operated Caribbean island routes including Sint Maarten and St. Thomas. Transferred to EMB-145 First Officer at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) — approximately 18 months operating high-frequency regional jet operations into congested hub and outstation environments. Transferred to EMB-145 First Officer at Los Angeles (LAX) — continued regional jet operations into Western U.S. destinations. Upgraded to Saab 340 Captain at LAX — direct upgrade, never flew the Saab 340 as First Officer. PIC on turboprop regional routes through April 2005.
Captain
American Eagle Airlines
Upgraded to Saab 340 Captain at LAX direct upgrade, never flew the Saab 340 as First Officer. PIC on turboprop regional routes through April 2005.
First Officer
American Eagle Airlines
New hire ATR-42/72 First Officer based at San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) — July through November 1999. Operated Caribbean island routes including Sint Maarten and St. Thomas. Transferred to EMB-145 First Officer at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) — approximately 18 months operating high-frequency regional jet operations into congested hub and outstation environments. Transferred to EMB-145 First Officer at Los Angeles (LAX) — continued regional jet operations into Western U.S. destinations.
Captain / First Officer
American Eagle Airlines
New hire ATR-42/72 First Officer based at San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) - July through November 1999. Operated Caribbean island routes including Sint Maarten and St. Thomas. Transferred to EMB-145 First Officer at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) - approximately 18 months operating high-frequency regional jet operations into congested hub and outstation environments. Transferred to EMB-145 First Officer at Los Angeles (LAX) - continued regional jet operations into Western U.S. destinations. Upgraded to Saab 340 Captain at LAX - direct upgrade, never flew the Saab 340 as First Officer. PIC on turboprop regional routes through April 2005.
Pilot in Command — Piper Lance / Piper Chieftain
Ameriflight Inc. (Part 135)
Single-pilot IFR cargo operations under FAR Part 135 in Piper PA-32 Lance and Piper PA-31 Chieftain — frequently at night and in IMC. Approximately 455 hours single-pilot Part 135 IFR time accumulated — representing the difference between Part 135 minimum hire requirements (1,200 hrs) and total time at ATP checkride (1,655 hrs). Managed all PIC duties independently: dispatch releases, flight planning, weight and balance, airspace coordination, and all-weather night operations.
Pilot in Command
Ameriflight Inc. (Part 135)
Single-pilot IFR cargo operations under FAR Part 135 in Piper PA-32 Lance and Piper PA-31 Chieftain - frequently at night and in IMC. Approximately 455 hours single-pilot Part 135 IFR time accumulated - representing the difference between Part 135 minimum hire requirements (1,200 hrs) and total time at ATP checkride (1,655 hrs). Managed all PIC duties independently: dispatch releases, flight planning, weight and balance, airspace coordination, and all-weather night operations.
Pilot in Command
Ameriflight Inc. (Part 135)
Single-pilot IFR cargo operations under FAR Part 135 in Piper PA-32 Lance and Piper PA-31 Chieftain - frequently at night and in IMC. Approximately 455 hours single-pilot Part 135 IFR time accumulated - representing the difference between Part 135 minimum hire requirements (1,200 hrs) and total time at ATP checkride (1,655 hrs). Managed all PIC duties independently: dispatch releases, flight planning, weight and balance, airspace coordination, and all-weather night operations.
Pilot in Command
Ameriflight Inc. (Part 135)
Single-pilot IFR cargo operations under FAR Part 135 in Piper PA-32 Lance and Piper PA-31 Chieftain, frequently at night and in IMC. Accumulated approximately 455 hours single-pilot Part 135 IFR time. Managed all PIC duties independently: dispatch releases, flight planning, weight and balance, airspace coordination, and all-weather night operations.
Flight Instructor / Standardization Pilot
Sierra Academy School of Aeronautics
FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor - earned through demonstrated student pass rate and instructional excellence at Sierra Academy. Instructed Chinese national students in FAA-approved flight training program - full progression from private pilot through instrument rating add-on through commercial multi-engine add-on. Primary, instrument (CFII), and multi-engine instruction; standardization pilot duties including curriculum development and student evaluations. Endorsed students for FAA practical examinations including commercial single-engine checkride.
Flight Instructor / Standardization Pilot
Sierra Academy School of Aeronautics
FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor — earned through demonstrated student pass rate and instructional excellence at Sierra Academy. Instructed Chinese national students in FAA-approved flight training program — full progression from private pilot through instrument rating add-on through commercial multi-engine add-on. Primary, instrument (CFII), and multi-engine instruction; standardization pilot duties including curriculum development and student evaluations. Endorsed students for FAA practical examinations including commercial single-engine checkride.
Flight Instructor / Standardization Pilot
Sierra Academy School of Aeronautics
FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor earned through demonstrated student pass rate and instructional excellence. Instructed Chinese national students in FAA-approved flight training program (private pilot through instrument rating add-on, commercial multi-engine add-on). Primary, instrument (CFII), and multi-engine instruction; standardization pilot duties including curriculum development and student evaluations. Endorsed students for FAA practical examinations including commercial single-engine checkride.
Flight Instructor / Standardization Pilot
Sierra Academy School of Aeronautics
FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor — earned through demonstrated student pass rate and instructional excellence at Sierra Academy. Instructed Chinese national students in FAA-approved flight training program — full progression from private pilot through instrument rating add-on through commercial multi-engine add-on. Primary, instrument (CFII), and multi-engine instruction; standardization pilot duties including curriculum development and student evaluations. Endorsed students for FAA practical examinations including commercial single-engine checkride.
Sergeant (E-5)
United States Marine Corps (Reserves)
Six years enlisted; honorably discharged at rank of Sergeant. Combat deployment Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia. Instilled lifelong discipline, leadership, and composure under pressure — applied daily in professional aviation.
Education
B.S.
Arizona State University
Sergeant (E-5)
United States Marine Corps (Reserves)
B.S.
Arizona State University
B.S.
Arizona State University
B.S.
Arizona State University
Profile Overview
11,000
Total Flight Hours
5
Aircraft Types
37
Years Experience
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