Steven Taracevicz

Accumulated 1,885+ hours on widebody international freighter operations across six continents (MD-11F: 1,432 hrs / B-747-400: 453 hrs) Operated ultra-long-haul routes ANC-ICN, LGG–NBO, MIA-MVD and complex cargo hubs; regularly flew with international captains (Dutch, German, Argentine, U.S.) – strong CRM adaptability Maintained currency through CAE-based recurrent simulator training; completed multiple proficiency checks and procedures training events in a Level D FFS Designated FOE (Flight Operations Evaluator) participant in WGA initial-hire simulator programs supporting new MD-11F and B-747 pilot training

580 hours on the EMB-170/190 platform; completed IOE and line flying at IAH, operating throughout the continental U.S. and Caribbean Participated in CRM and AQP (Advanced Qualification Program) training cycles; simulator-proficient on Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite

Did not complete training in E175, resigned because of family commitments.

24-year career managing multi-crew charter and corporate jet operations as Chief Pilot and Captain on the CE-501 Citation (2,563 PIC hours on CE-500 series) 2,436 hours FAA certified ground and flight instruction (CFI/CFII/MEI): trained private through commercial/instrument students, conducted BFRs, IPCs, and multi-engine checkouts Mentored and transitioned numerous pilots into turbine aircraft; experienced developing ground school curricula, conducting oral exams, and evaluating pilot proficiency Operated contract and on-demand charter on IAI-1124 Westwind (1,501 SIC hrs), SWB (856 PIC hrs), C-12 Huron (234 hrs), and numerous piston aircraft

841 hours on the SA-227 turboprop in FAA Part 135/121 scheduled operations; instrument-heavy Pacific Coast flying in IMC conditions

856+ PIC hours on Swearingen Metro / CE-500; managed all flight operations and scheduling for corporate flight department

FAA Part 135 On-Demand Charter

Delivered primary, instrument, and multi-engine flight instruction; ferry flights on turboprop and piston aircraft throughout the western U.S.

F-4S Phantom II Flight Officer - carrier-qualified, tactical strike and air intercept missions; rigorous CRM and crew coordination in high-stakes combat-ready environment Multi-aircraft qualified: T-39 Sabreliner (1,651 hrs), T-2 Buckeye (74 hrs), TA-4J Skyhawk (81 hrs), C-12 Huron - structured USMC flight training and standardization programs