Boris van Lier
Pilot • 30+ years of airline, part 135 & corporate aviation leadership • Owner/ President Air Charter Express
Flight Experience & Aircraft
5 type ratings • 12,500 total hours
Total Hours
12,500
Multi-Engine Hours
11,500
Jet Hours
9,140
Turboprop Hours
1,175
Type Ratings
CE560 Ultra
Training date: Dec 2025
Training facility: LOFT
471 hours in type
CE560XL
Training date: Jul 2025
Training facility: LOFT
961 hours in type
HA-420
Training date: Sep 2022
Training facility: FSI
255 hours in type
B-767
Training date: Aug 2021
3,818 hours in type
B-747
Training date: Sep 2008
2,179 hours in type
Work Experience
President
AIR CHARTER EXPRESS
Part 91/135 operator managing a fleet of 4 corporate aircraft. Direct flight operations, aircraft management, maintenance oversight, crew management, and regulatory compliance. Lead FAA certification and operational-development activities, including aircraft additions, training programs, MELs, and maintenance programs. Provide aircraft management, charter, acquisition, and operational consulting services to aircraft owners and operators. Serving as Captain on MU-2, C560, C560XL, and DA62 aircraft.
Director of Operations
KOURY AVIATION
Directed Part 91/135 flight department overseeing 7 aircraft. Served as Company Check Airman on C560, C560XL, and HA420 aircraft.
Chief Operating Officer
SWIFT AIR
Provided executive oversight of Flight Operations, Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Corporate Safety, Security, and Regulatory Compliance for Part 121 supplemental air carrier. Directed the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a 44-aircraft Boeing 737 and 767 passenger and cargo fleet, supporting DHL Americas, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, professional sports organizations, tour operators, and other customers throughout the Americas and Europe. Served as Initial Cadre Check Airman on Boeing 767
Chief Operating Officer
DYNAMIC AIRWAYS
Provided executive oversight of Flight Operations, Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Corporate Safety, Security, and Regulatory Compliance for Part 121 supplemental air carrier. Added B767 aircraft to AOC, expanding operational capabilities. Served as initial cadre check airman on Boeing 767
Director of Operations
ARROW CARGO
Directed flight operations for Part 121 supplemental air carrier. Served as Line and Simulator Check Airman on Boeing 757.
Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Standards
TRADEWINDS AIRLINES
14 CFR 119 Chief Pilot for Part 121 supplemental air carrier. Served as the Initial Cadre Line/Simulator Check Airman on Boeing 747. Captain A-300.
Captain Boeing 747/757/767
AIR ATLANTA ICELANDIC
JAR OPS Carrier. Training Captain Boeing 747. Captain Boeing 757/767.
Captain Boeing 757
NATIONAL AIRLINES
14 CFR Part 121 Carrier.
Flight Engineer/ First Officer Boeing 727
EXPRESS ONE AIRLINES
14 CFR Part 121 Carrier.
Captain DA-20
AMERISTAR JET CHARTER
14 CFR Part 135 Carrier.
First Officer DC-3, CV-340, CV-580
IFL GROUP
14 CFR Part 135 Carrier.
Captain Cessna 310
SYSTEC 2000
14 CFR Part 135 Carrier.
Education
Hanze College at Zwolle, the Netherlands
Profile Overview
12,500
Total Flight Hours
5
Aircraft Types
32
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Wake Boarding
Karting
Hiking