Gabriel Gonzalez

Part 135 Worldwide charter passenger operations maintaining a high level of situational awareness and knowledge to effectively operate the aircraft, while ensuring proper execution of policies and safety procedures, while working in a collaborative team environment. Responsible for Domestic and International flight and performance planning, international customs documentation, and assisting in aircraft interior maintenance and catering, as needed.

Execute Part 135 and Part 91 worldwide charter passenger operations in the Gulfstream IV-SP, maintaining rigorous situational awareness, safety protocols, and standardization across international airspaces. Serve as Training Captain, mentoring new-hire and transitioning pilots in SOPs, CRM, aircraft setup, and company flight standards; assist Chief Pilot in evaluating candidates for line proficiency and upgrade recommendations. Oversee comprehensive domestic and international flight planning, aircraft performance calculations, customs documentation, and payload/fuel optimization.

Part 91 operations responsible for formulating a flight plan taking into accordance aircraft performance, altitude, fuel, and weather, as well as conducting pre-flight checks, collaborating with other crew, and ensuring the rules of the aircraft were being adhered to. Execute precision short-field take-off and landings in challenging terrain ensuring teams can access even the most remote locations. Closely monitor aircraft maintenance, inspection schedules, and coordinate aircraft maintenance, as needed.

Recruited by aircraft owner to transition flight operations from Part 135 management into a dedicated, standalone Part 91 department. Oversaw the sale of the King Air B200 and managed the acquisition and integration of a new BE-350i equipped with Pro Line Fusion avionics. Directed all flight operations, maintenance scheduling, regulatory compliance, and precision short-field operations in remote terrain.

Part 135 charter passenger operations maintaining a high level of situational awareness and knowledge to effectively operate the aircraft, while ensuring proper execution of policies and safety procedures, while working in a collaborative team environment. Responsible for flight and performance planning, international customs documentation, and assisting in aircraft interior maintenance and catering, as needed.

Commanded Part 135 corporate charter flights on the King Air 200, managing international flight planning, customs documentation, and high-touch passenger services.

Maintenance Test Pilot, Sr. Flight Instructor, Flight Examiner for C-12 aircraft with 49th OSA Command.

Unit Training Officer, Tactical Operations Officer for UH-60 with 1-108th Aviation Battalion.

Unit Training Officer, Tactical Operations Officer for UH-60 with 2-249th Aviation Battalion.

Sr. Flight Instructor, Rear Detachment Commander for C-23 with 171st Theatre Aviation Command.

Fixed Wing Pilot for C-12 with 49th OSA Command.

Scout Helicopter Pilot for OH-58 with 249th General Support Aviation Battalion.

Initial Entry Rotary Wing Flight School Student.

Aircraft Power Plant Repairman with 149th Aviation Support Battalion.

Planned and executed 400+ international flight missions as Air Mission Commander; coordinated with 30 U.S. Embassies to secure diplomatic clearances. Surveyed and opened 4 tactical airfields previously inaccessible to fixed-wing assets, increasing operational unit productivity by 22%.

Commanded 130+ high-risk combat MEDEVAC missions in Afghanistan with zero accidents/incidents, providing life-saving medical evacuation for NATO/Coalition personnel.

Planned & executed the first flight for the Coalition Forces Land Component Command into the Baghdad International Airport during major combat operation; authored initial combat flight tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for Iraq theater operations.