Derek Mentzer
Pilot • Contract GVIII and GVII Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
2 type ratings • 5,213 total hours
Total Hours
5,213
Multi-Engine Hours
5,055
Jet Hours
4,615
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
GULFSTREAM GVIII-700/800
Training date: Nov 2025
Training facility: FSI
152 hours in type
GULFSTREAM GVII-G500/G600
Training date: Oct 2025
Training facility: FSI
668 hours in type
Work Experience
Contract Pilot
Old Eagle, LLC
Chief Pilot
Occidental Petroleum
Senior International Demo & Standards Captain, Line IP
Gulfstream Aerospace
Responsible to the Director for maintaining a high level of operational standardization to optimize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in a directorate of 45 pilots with a worldwide operational portfolio.
Squadron Commander
USAF
Commanded 27 F-15s and 43 personnel tasked with air dominance in US’s largest combatant command. Led execution of 5,299 flying hours worth $107M annually. Ensured squadron readiness for integrated 4th-5th generation contingency plan execution with joint, allied, & partner forces.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management
United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado
Master of Military Art & Science
Air University at Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, Alabama
Graduate credits in advanced military ops
Joint Forces Command & Staff College at Norfolk, Virginia
Profile Overview
5,213
Total Flight Hours
2
Aircraft Types
27
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Family! Anything I can do with my kids. Golf, tennis, anything on the water. And of course, flying!!
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