Sam Morris
Pilot • G650 Captain with extensive international operational experience.
Flight Experience & Aircraft
3 type ratings • 3,500 total hours
Total Hours
3,500
Multi-Engine Hours
2,300
Jet Hours
2,300
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
GULFSTREAM G650
Training date: Oct 2025
Training facility: FSI
800 hours in type
GULFSTREAM G550
Training date: Jan 2023
Training facility: FSI-SAV
150 hours in type
FALCON DA7X
Training date: Aug 2019
Training facility: CAE
1,500 hours in type
Work Experience
G650 Captain
Planet 9 Private Air
- Serve as Captain on the Gulfstream G650, specializing in long-range, complex international operations including multiple around-the-world trips. - Operate for a high-profile aircraft owner, requiring the highest levels of discretion, professionalism, and consistency. - Delivered a seamless travel experience by anticipating client needs, coordinating closely with inflight and ground teams, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in every phase of flight. - Ensured strict compliance with
Chief Pilot
Planet 9 Private Air
- Led a pilot group of ~60 across a mixed fleet of 30+ aircraft (Gulfstream, Global, Falcon) serving both Part 91 managed aircraft owners and Part 135 client operations. - Oversaw international operations spanning six continents, including oceanic, and multi-leg intercontinental missions. - Balanced regulatory oversight, crew training, scheduling strategy, and budgetary responsibilities while ensuring safety and client satisfaction. - Fostered a culture of teamwork and mentorship, preparing futu
G550 Captain
Planet 9 Private Air
- Serve as Captain on the Gulfstream G550, specializing in long-range, complex international operations - Operate for a high-profile aircraft owner, requiring the highest levels of discretion, professionalism, and consistency. - Delivered a seamless travel experience by anticipating client needs, coordinating closely with inflight and ground teams, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in every phase of flight. - Ensured strict compliance with
Assistant Training Manager
Planet 9 Private Air
Falcon 7X First Officer
Planet 9 Private Air
CFI/CFII
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
Flight Team Head Coach and Summer Flight Coord.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
Education
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Prescott, AZ
Profile Overview
3,500
Total Flight Hours
3
Aircraft Types
9
Years Experience
Personal Interests
– Dedicated to personal fitness and staying active through exercise and training. – Love being a foodie and exploring new restaurants, cuisines, and flavors. – Love learning new languages and connecting with people from different cultures. – Passionate about music and discovering new artists and genres.
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