Armando Orraca

Initial Cadre aircraft certification team member, collaborating in the development of company and aircraft manuals, training programs, FAA tabletop exercises, and proving runs, including ETOPS. Conduct pilot training and evaluations in both simulator and aircraft environments, including simulator-based practical tests certifying pilots and issuing type ratings in accordance with FAA authorization.

Worldwide FAR Part 125 VIP operations. Conducted aircraft delivery, re-certification, and test flights; supported FAA compliance inspections and successfully added N777UK (B777-200ER VIP) to the operating certificate. Maintained operational currency across multiple aircraft types, serving as B777 and B767 Check Airman and B737NG (BBJ) Captain.

Delivered initial and recurrent training for B737NG, B777, and B787 flight crews in full-flight simulator and classroom environments. Provided systems instruction, normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures training and operational mentoring, supporting safe line operations and global fleet readiness.

Part 121 supplemental cargo operations throughout North, South, and Central America, the Pacific, the Caribbean, and Europe.

Worldwide FAR Part 91/135 VVIP operations.

Corporate VIP FAR Part 91/125 operations throughout North America and Europe.

Part 142 Training Center Simulator Instructor/Check Airman performing initial and recurrent ground and simulator training and proficiency checks.

Part 121 supplemental cargo operations throughout North America, South America, and Europe. Served as FAA Line and Simulator Check Airman.

Part 121 supplemental cargo operations throughout North, South, and Central America and the Caribbean. Conducted flight-operation observations under the Line Observation Safety Audit (LOSA) Program and served as a team member on FAA/Department of Defense audits and the B-757 certification process.

Part 121 supplemental cargo operations throughout North, South, and Central America, the Pacific, and Europe.