David M Curtis

FAR Part 121 Captain operating ATR 42/72 aircraft in scheduled cargo operations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for safe, efficient flight operations, crew leadership, regulatory compliance, weather and operational decision-making, and coordination with dispatch and ground personnel. Exercise PIC authority in dynamic environments while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, reliability, and sound aeronautical judgment.

Experienced FAR Part 91 Aircraft Ferry Pilot available for domestic and international aircraft repositioning operations. Responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional movement of owner-operated, corporate, charter, and privately managed aircraft throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean, and select international destinations. Conducts detailed preflight planning, route analysis, weather evaluation, fuel planning, customs coordination, and aircraft documentation review to ensure each ferry operation is completed safely and in full regulatory compliance. Extensive experience operating turbine and piston aircraft in complex airspace, mountainous terrain, coastal environments, and international procedures. Skilled in single-pilot and crew-based operations with a strong emphasis on risk management, professionalism, and aircraft care. Coordinates closely with aircraft owners, maintenance providers, brokers, and flight departments to ensure smooth aircraft transitions, maintenance ferry flights, pre-purchase repositioning, lease returns, and owner deliveries. Known for exceptional judgment, operational flexibility, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, communication, and customer service while representing aircraft owners and operators professionally throughout every stage of the ferry process.

Served as Pilot-in-Command in Part 135 turbine operations, conducting IFR flights in domestic and international environments with a strong emphasis on safety and procedural compliance. Demonstrated advanced instrument proficiency and hands-on flying skills in high-tempo operations, aligning with cargo-style operational demands. Acted as IOE Instructor Pilot, training pilots in SOP adherence, CRM, and disciplined decision-making in real-world flight operations. Delivered simulator-based training focused on abnormal procedures, systems management, and IFR proficiency. Executed flight planning, weather analysis, and risk assessment supporting safe, efficient mission completion.

First Officer

Conducted flight, simulator, and check airman evaluations under FAA standards with a focus on IFR proficiency and pilot standardization. Delivered instruction in instrument procedures, aircraft systems, and aeronautical decision-making in structured training environments. Evaluated pilot performance and provided corrective training to ensure compliance with SOPs and safe operating practices. Reinforced strong instrument flying skills, checklist discipline, and procedural accuracy.