
Luis
FAA VERIFIEDPilot • Legacy Major Part 121 Airline Captain • Retired
Flight Experience & Aircraft
3 type ratings • 26,474 total hours
Total Hours
26,474
Multi-Engine Hours
26,173
Jet Hours
26,074
Turboprop Hours
400
Type Ratings
B-767
Training date: Jan 2026
Training facility: United Airlines Training Center
4,768 hours in type
B-767
Training date: Jan 2026
Training facility: United Airlines Training Center
4,768 hours in type
B-777
Training facility: United Airlines Training Center
14,603 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
ATP - Airplane Multiengine Land
ATP
Type Rating
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
FAA First Class Medical
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic
Flight Engineer - Turbojet
ETOPS
Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT)
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Part 91 Only
Part 121
Work Experience
Captain
United Airlines, Inc.
Logged 4,634+ PIC, Pilot in Command hours on B-767-300/-400 and B-757-200/-300. Conducted Part 91 ferry/maintenance flights, VIP and sports charters, and irregular operations while primarily operating under FAR 121. (ETOPS) certification worldwide and strict CRM and (UPRT) training. My role required sound decision-making, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and effective resource management under varying operational conditions. I worked closely with dispatch, maintenance, cabin crews, (ATC), and company leadership to resolve operational challenges.
Captain, First Officer and Flight Engineer
United Airlines Inc.
Hired in May 1987 and initially based in Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL); later assigned to Newark, New Jersey (EWR). Global worldwide intercontinental operation through the five continent. Maintained strict compliance with aviation regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and company safety standards. No violations and no accidents.
First Officer
United Airlines, Inc.
FO, second in command, assisting the captain as a crew to operate safely. Flying south pacific, Asia, Indonesia, Japan, Australia, domestic and international routes including Europe. Upgraded to First Officer during probation in Honolulu, HI.
Captain, First Officer and Flight Engineer
United Airlines
Part 121 Captain duties. Global worldwide experience. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P), mechanic lic. Flight Engineer Turbojet.
Flight Engineer
United Airlines, Inc
Logged 382 hours as Second Officer or Flight Engineer Duties based in HNL. South Pasific, Japan, Indonesia, US and Canada. In charge of aircraft systems and weight and balance. Quick upgrade to First Officer during probation due to expantion.
First Officer
United Airlines, Inc.
Logged 1,773 hours as FO or second in command. Assisting the captain to operate as a crew safely as per SOP and CRM procedures. Mainly Caribbean, international and domestic operation.
First Officer
United Airlines, Inc.
Logged 14,603:50 hours as SIC, second in command on B-777-200/-300; type rated May 2001. Assisted the captain augmented crew to operate safely as per (SOP), (ICAO) and (FAA.) Operated long-range polar and intercontinental sectors (Newark to Asia, India, China) with complex dispatch and (ETOPS) procedures. Volunteered for special military CRAFT missions during Operation Desert Storm; held secret security clearance.
First Officer
United Airlines, Inc.
Logged 4,789:05 hours as FO or second in command assisting the captain to perform a safe operation as per (SOP), (ICAO) and (FAA) regulations. International global routes including Europe, South America and Pacific.
First Officer
United Airlines, Inc.
Logged 308:12 hours as FO or second in command. Assisting the captain to operate safely as per SOP, ICAO and FAA proceadures. Based in Newark, NJ and (TDY) in Honolulu, HI. Europe, Trans-Continental routes.
Education
Bachelor in Science in Industrial Technology
Florida State University at Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science
Florida International University
Associates in Science
Miami Date College
Profile Overview
26,474
Total Flight Hours
2
Aircraft Types
39
Years Experience
Personal Interests
– Love attending airshows and experiencing the excitement of aviation up close. – Fascinated by astronomy and exploring the mysteries of the universe. – Love traveling and exploring new destinations and cultures around the world. – Enjoy playing musical instruments and expressing creativity through music. – Passionate about home renovation projects and creating beautiful spaces. – Passionate about cars, motorsports, and the thrill of racing. – Enthusiastic about investing and building long-term
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