Perry Dervas

Performance planning, FMS programming (Garmin G5000), and systems management for domestic and international missions. VIP and high-net-worth client operations with consistent emphasis on discretion, safety, and seamless passenger experience. Aircraft readiness, maintenance coordination, and post-flight evaluation to support ongoing operational efficiency. Flight department operational support including scheduling coordination and route optimization.

Tour aviation support for Heart (the rock group) and various entertainment/corporate clients: conducted charter and on-demand operations requiring flexibility, discretion, and precision scheduling.

Cargo and charter operations in diverse aircraft including Cheyenne II, Gulfstream I, Hawker 400/800, and multi-engine piston types, building broad foundational experience across aircraft categories.

35-year career with one of the world's largest international carriers, progressing from First Officer to Captain across four jet type ratings. Commanded wide-body operations on Boeing 757/767 (~18,000 hrs PIC) and Boeing 777 (~2,200 hrs PIC) across six continents including extensive transatlantic, transpacific, polar, and oceanic routes. Served as Line Check Pilot: administered route and proficiency checks, evaluated crew performance, and maintained FAA and company standards fleet-wide. Flight Duty Manager: provided real-time operational oversight, crew coordination, and decision support during irregular operations and IROPS events. Active participant in CRM and SOP development initiatives; supported Chief Pilot office on operational planning and policy matters. Union Scheduling Committee member: collaborated on contract compliance, pilot scheduling policy, and operational logistics at the system level. Maintained an unblemished safety record across 35 years and 25,000+ Pilot-in-Command hours at the carrier.

Flew jet operations for one of the largest U.S. carriers of the era, building foundational airline experience in high-density domestic and international route environments. Developed proficiency in structured crew operations, ATC coordination, and airline-standard procedures across an extensive domestic and Caribbean network.

Served as Captain on commuter turboprop operations throughout the northeastern U.S., accumulating significant PIC time in high-frequency, short-haul environments. Operated in demanding coastal and weather-challenged conditions; developed strong single-pilot decision-making and situational awareness skills.

Captained regional turboprop operations across the southeastern U.S., contributing to multi-role responsibilities including scheduling coordination and operational planning. Built turboprop PIC time in fast-paced commuter environment; gained early experience with Part 135 operational compliance and crew management.

Chief flight instructor at FlightSafety International: delivered advanced ground and flight instruction across multi-engine, instrument, and complex aircraft; accumulated approximately 5,000 hours of dual instruction given.

Corporate pilot for Florida National Bank and Barnett Bank: managed all aspects of executive transport including flight planning, passenger coordination, and aircraft readiness.

Corporate pilot for Florida National Bank and Barnett Bank: managed all aspects of executive transport including flight planning, passenger coordination, and aircraft readiness.