John Daniels
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
14 type ratings • 4,455 total hours
Total Hours
4,455
Multi-Engine Hours
4,456
Jet Hours
4,456
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
BEECHJET MU-300
Training date: Aug 2020
Training facility: US Air Force
1,600 hours in type
BEECHJET BE400A
Training date: Aug 2020
Training facility: US Air Force
1,600 hours in type
BEECHJET BE400
Training date: Aug 2020
Training facility: US Air Force
1,600 hours in type
BEECHJET BE400XP
Training date: Aug 2020
Training facility: US Air Force
1,599 hours in type
BOEING B-737
Training date: Jun 2018
Training facility: Flight Training International
841 hours in type
BOEING B-737 BBJ
Training date: Jun 2018
Training facility: Flight Training International
841 hours in type
BOEING B767 VVIP
Training date: Jun 2018
Training facility: Flight Training International
841 hours in type
ASTRA IAI-1125 SPX
Training date: Jul 2014
Training facility: Flight Safety
461 hours in type
ASTRA IA-1125
Training date: Jul 2014
Training facility: Flight Safety
461 hours in type
GULFSTREAM G100
Training date: Jul 2014
Training facility: Flight Safety
461 hours in type
LEARJET LEAR 35/35A/36
Training date: Aug 2010
Training facility: CAE
169 hours in type
LOCKHEED C-5 Galaxy
Training date: Jul 2009
Training facility: US Air Force
235 hours in type
LOCKHEED L-100
Training date: Jul 2005
Training facility: US Air Force
1,500 hours in type
LOCKHEED C-130
Training date: Jul 2005
Training facility: US Air Force
1,500 hours in type
Work Experience
First Officer
FedEx Express
• Meticulously assess & validate flight documentation including weather, urgent air notices, aircraft performance & maintenance • Assist Captain in maintaining compliance with FAA and ICAO rules and regulations as well as adherence to company directives • Ensure safe operation of wide body aircraft providing secure and timely delivery of lives, cargo and hazardous materials
Aerial Refueling & Special Operations Strategist
US Air Force
• Leveraged and optimized $1B annual budget to modernize equipment and force posture while enhancing warfighter care • Performed extensive program management and strategic analysis to ensure precision asset deployment and utilization • Led multi-organizational acquisitions projects expediting critical testing & deployment of emerging tech to dynamic battlefront • Empowered Gulfstream crew to cultivate safe, reliable operations and an excellent customer experience to ensure client trust
Flight Examiner / Chief Pilot
US Air Force
• Assisted inflight emergency recovery and advised instructors on flight safety and risk management as Operations Supervisor • Evaluator and senior instructor mentored 80 instructor and 700+ student pilots promoting servant leadership to future leaders • Oversaw diverse training curriculum development and employment ensuring uncompromised pilot development pipeline • Conducted instructor check rides to ensure standardized operations accounting for 100% safe execution of 6500 flight hours
Director of Operations / Chief Pilot
US Air Force
• Established immediate action plan following multiple Category 5 hurricanes streamlining personal & economic recovery path • Coordinated and developed multi-point worldwide travel and security plans for Congressional & Presidential Cabinet members • Advised and motivated 70+ personnel to leverage diversity & experience to facilitate global impact through US diplomacy • Ensured uninterrupted operational coverage and seamless crisis response for US senior government officials’ worldwide travel
VIP Airlift Director of Operations
US Air Force
• Instituted complete overhaul & construction of aerial refueling battle plans allowing most wide ranging utilization in US history • Designed & implemented optimized utilization ensuring enhanced senior executive travel both domestically & internationally • Delivered superior travel experience to VIP & senior executive leaders by ensuring safe, meticulous planning & tailored care
Education
Military Science and Warfare
Air University at Maxwell AFB, AL
English Literature w/ Engineering Emphasis
The Pennsylvania State University at State College, PA
Profile Overview
4,455
Total Flight Hours
14
Aircraft Types
17
Years Experience
Personal Interests
W/ 4,000+ hours of safe flight time, I have operated in 70+ countries across six continents. My experience includes serving as both an instructor and evaluator, ensuring that I have the ability to train & assess others while maintaining the highest safety standards. I hold type ratings in Gulfstream, Learjet, & Boeing aircraft and have completed rigorous qualification training w/ esteemed institutions such as Flight Safety, CAE, Boeing, Flight Training International, FedEx, & the U.S. Air Force
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