James Gess
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
9 type ratings • 23,850 total hours
Total Hours
23,850
Multi-Engine Hours
2,000
Jet Hours
19,500
Turboprop Hours
1,500
Type Ratings
PHENOM 300
Training date: Jul 2025
Training facility: Simulate
727 hours in type
G280
Training date: Nov 2023
Training facility: FSI DFW
5 hours in type
MD-11
Training date: Jan 2002
Training facility: UPS
2,800 hours in type
B-767
Training date: Aug 1997
Training facility: UPS
3,000 hours in type
B-757
Training date: Aug 1997
Training facility: UPS
4,000 hours in type
B-727
Training date: Nov 1987
Training facility: Braniff
2,500 hours in type
505
B767 VVIP
DC-8
Certificates & Qualifications
ATP
Multi Commercial
Single Commercial
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
Multi Engine Flight Instructor
Airframe License
Power Plant License
Inspector Authorization
FCC license
EMB 505 Type Rating
G280 Type Rating
B727 Type Rating
B757 Type Rating
B767 Type Rating
DC-8 Type Rating
MD-11 Type Rating
A310 Type Rating
General Aviation Jets and Props
Work Experience
Captain
FlexJet
Pilot on EMB 505. Provide customer service to the highest standard while ensuring flights are safe and enjoyable.
G280 Instructor
CAE
Hired to assist with establishing the G280 program for CAE in Savannah, GA.
Captain
UPS Airlines
Perform all duties of pilot in command on various airframes. Ensure that all flights were accomplished in a safe and timely manner which includes flight plan, fuel requirements, weight and balance. Extensive time spent flying internationally between South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. Total flight time over 23,000 hours.
First Officer
Braniff Airlines
Pilot on B-727. In addition, worked in management as instructor pilot and simulator instructor.
Aircraft maintenance
Piedmont Airlines
Perform scheduled maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Troubleshoot systems and corrected any discrepancies found in the aircraft systems and provided corporate maintenance on Gulfstream aircraft.
Education
B.S.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Master
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
University of Southern California
Profile Overview
23,850
Total Flight Hours
9
Aircraft Types
36
Years Experience
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