Chris Collins
Pilot • Professional Part 121 Wide body Captain
Flight Experience & Aircraft
5 type ratings • 7,000 total hours
Total Hours
7,000
Multi-Engine Hours
6,800
Jet Hours
6,800
Turboprop Hours
200
Type Ratings
GULFSTREAM G650
Training date: Jul 2025
Training facility: FSI
10 hours in type
BOEING MD-11
Training date: May 2025
Training facility: FedEx
2,452 hours in type
BOEING B-757
Training date: Jan 2022
Training facility: FedEx
470 hours in type
CITATION CE560
Training date: Sep 2017
430 hours in type
BOEING F/A 18 Hornet
Training date: Jan 2015
3,235 hours in type
Work Experience
Captain
Soliarus
Highly experienced pilot responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the Gulfstream G650 on domestic and international routes. Maintain the highest standards of airmanship, regulatory compliance, and client service in a dynamic and mission-critical aviation environment.
MD-11 Captain
FedEx
Captain conducting global flight operations
B757 Captain
FedEx
Captain operating both domestically and intra Europe.
MD-11 First Officer
FedEx
First Officer conducting global operations
Mission Commander
US Marine Corps
Experienced military pilot operating the UC-35 (Cessna Citation Ultra/Encore) in support of senior leader transport and operational logistics missions. Demonstrated precision, professionalism, and mission-focused decision-making in high-tempo, multi-national environments. Proficient in both CONUS and OCONUS operations with a strong foundation in military aviation standards, international operations, and joint-service coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Norwich University at Northfield, VT
Warfighting
College of Command and Staff at San Diego, CA
Warfighting
Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor (TOPGUN) at Fallon, NV
Profile Overview
7,000
Total Flight Hours
5
Aircraft Types
10
Years Experience
Personal Interests
– Enjoy playing golf and spending time perfecting my game on the course. – Passionate about home renovation projects and creating beautiful spaces. – Enthusiastic about investing and building long-term financial growth. – Love attending airshows and experiencing the excitement of aviation up close.
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