Justin Baker
Pilot • Skydive Pilot with 20+ Years Aviation Experience • Jump Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
5 type ratings • 1,440 total hours
Total Hours
1,440
Multi-Engine Hours
34
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
2
Type Ratings
C-206
Training date: May 2026
30 hours in type
PA-28
Training date: May 2026
1,000 hours in type
C-182
Training date: May 2026
100 hours in type
PA30
Training date: Oct 2025
9 hours in type
PA-23
Training date: Jul 2025
26 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
Instrument Rating
Issued Apr 2025
Commercial Pilot License
Issued Jan 2025
Multi-Engine Rating
Issued Jul 2025
FAA First Class Medical
Issued Apr 2026
Work Experience
Jump Pilot
Skydive Palatka
• Conduct multiple daily flights under Part 91/105, prioritizing crew coordination, communication, and safety. • Demonstrate sound aeronautical decision-making in dynamic, high-cycle operations requiring rapid judgment and adherence to SOPs. • Apply CRM principles with ground staff, and instructors, to ensure precise timing, separation, and drop accuracy.
Pilot, Skydive Instructor
Skydive Space Center
• Conduct multiple daily flights under Part 91/105, prioritizing crew coordination, communication, and safety. • Demonstrate sound aeronautical decision-making in dynamic, high-cycle operations requiring rapid judgment and adherence to SOPs. • Apply CRM principles with ground staff, and instructors, to ensure precise timing, separation, and drop accuracy. • Provided instruction and supervision for students, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and FAA regulations. • Exercised calm, decisive judgment under time-critical and high-pressure situations. • Conducted over 17,000 jumps, including 15,000 tandem jumps, maintaining a flawless student safety record.
Owner/Operator
Skydive Finger Lakes
• Oversaw flight operations, staff management, and aircraft maintenance for a Part 91/105 seasonal operation. • Managed FAA compliance, training, and business performance including budgeting, marketing, and customer service. • Implemented operational SOPs and maintained regulatory documentation.
Education
General Diploma
Quincy Senior High at Quincy, IL
Profile Overview
1,440
Total Flight Hours
5
Aircraft Types
20
Years Experience
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