Christopher W. Opperman
Pilot • Bombardier Global 6500 Captain | 5,000 TT | Pursuing BBD-700 Corporate & Charter Operations | Domestic & International | Part 91/135 • Bombardier Global 6500
Flight Experience & Aircraft
3 type ratings • 5,001 total hours
Total Hours
5,001
Multi-Engine Hours
3,683
Jet Hours
654
Turboprop Hours
2,784
Type Ratings
GLOBAL 6500
Training date: Jun 2024
Training facility: CAE Morristown
435 hours in type
B-747
Training facility: Atlas Air Miami
219 hours in type
BE300/350
Training facility: CAE Dallas
3,774 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
ATP - Airplane Multiengine Land
Issued Jun 2024
MEI - Multi-Engine Instructor
Issued Aug 2024
Expires Sep 2026
FAA First Class Medical
Issued Nov 2025
CFII - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
Issued Aug 2024
Expires Sep 2026
Work Experience
Bombardier Global 6500 Captain
MAG Aerospace
Execute sensitive reconnaissance operations in the US Pacific Command region to provide operational decision-making for the President of the United States and Secretary of War. Conducted experimental and system integration flights for the US Army High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System Radar (ATHENA-R Program).
Beechcraft King Air 350 Captain
L3 Harris Technologies
Executed combat surveillance missions supporting real-time intelligence collection and operational military senior-level decision-making in US Central and Africa Commands. Instructed and evaluated progression training, proficiency, and co-pilot sensor tactics, conducting Department of Defense 2628 flight evaluations for PI, PC, and IP duty positions.
Boeing 747 First Officer
Atlas Air
Conducted international cargo and passenger operations, executing long haul flights under Part 121 regulations with a focus on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Executed flight planning, fuel optimization, and decision-making while coordinating with the captain, dispatch, and ATC to ensure safe, efficient global operations.
Beechcraft King Air 350 Captain
L3 Harris Technologies
Executed combat surveillance missions supporting real-time intelligence collection and operational military senior-level decision-making in US Central Command. Instructed and evaluated progression training, proficiency, and co-pilot sensor tactics, conducting Department of Defense 2628 flight evaluations for PI, PC, and IP duty positions.
Beechcraft King Air 350 Captain
MAG Aerospace
Conducted Part 91 transport and military surveillance missions in US Africa and Central Command regions flying the BE-300 to transport partner forces across the region and MC-12 to collect intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
Standardization Lead Instructor Pilot
Delta Connection Academy
Conducted practical tests and check rides as a Part 141 FAA-designated company examiner.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Daytona Beach, FL
Delta Connection Academy at Sanford, FL
Profile Overview
5,001
Total Flight Hours
3
Aircraft Types
18
Years Experience
Personal Interests
I am happily married and the proud Dad of 3 wonderful children! When I am not flying, I spend all of my free time with family.
Little League and High School Baseball
High School Football
AYSO Soccer
Youth Karate
Family Snowboarding
Home Construction