Kyle Sims
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
9 type ratings âĸ 20,554 total hours
Total Hours
20,554
Multi-Engine Hours
14,539
Jet Hours
18,790
Turboprop Hours
1,925
Type Ratings
LEAR 60/60XR
Training date: Apr 2026
Training facility: FSI
B-787
Training date: Apr 2025
Training facility: American Airlines
585 hours in type
A-318/319/320/321
Training date: Jun 2023
Training facility: American Airlines
13,000 hours in type
B-767
Training date: Mar 2020
Training facility: American Airlines
922 hours in type
EMB135/145
Training date: Feb 1997
Training facility: FSI
175 hours in type
BE-1900
Training date: Nov 1996
Training facility: FSI
693 hours in type
B-757
BA-3200
G-159
Certificates & Qualifications
ATP - Airplane Multiengine Land
Issued May 1991
FAA First Class Medical
Issued Mar 2026
Expires Sep 2026
EASA
Issued May 2026
Part 91/135
Issued Apr 2026
CFII - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
Issued Mar 1990
Type Rating
Issued Oct 2025
Type Rating BE-1900D
CFI
CFII
Airline Transport Pilot
CFI
CFII
MEI
EASA-SFI LR-60
FAA Medical: First Class
Expired Mar 2026
FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operators Permit
U.S.A. Passport
Expires Apr 2034
Work Experience
Lear 60 Sim Instructor
Flight Safety International
Provide Initial and recurrent training on the Lear LR-60 for Pt 91 & Pt 135 clients. EASA-SFI qualified
Simulator Instructor
Flight Safety International
Responsible for the safety and quality of training for captains and first officers on Learjet LR-60. Delivered initial, upgrade, type, and recurrent training focused on CRM integration and customer service. Qualified for both captain and first officer positions
Chief Pilot
4 Bar Aviation
Provide contract pilot services.
Line Captain & Simulator Instructor
America West Airlines
Responsible for the safety and quality of training for captains and first officers on the Airbus A-320. Delivered initial, upgrade, type, and recurrent training focused on CRM integration and customer service. Type-rated on the A-320 and qualified to provide seat support for both captain and first officer positions
Simulator Instructor
America West Airlines
Responsible for the safety and quality of training for captains and first officers on the Airbus A-320. Delivered initial, upgrade, type, and recurrent training focused on CRM integration and customer service. Type-rated on the A-320 and qualified to provide seat support for both captain and first officer positions
Captain, First Officer
American Airlines/US Airways/America West Airlines
Ensure a safe and exceptional travel experience for every customer by proactively anticipating their needs and drawing on extensive experience to address potential issues before they arise.
Captain, First Officer
American Airlines/US Airways/America West Airlines
Ensure a safe and exceptional travel experience for every customer by proactively anticipating their needs and drawing on extensive experience to address potential issues before they arise.
Check Airman/Captain
Continental Express Airlines
Deeply involved in the certification and delivery of the first EMB-145 jets produced from Brazil to the US. Co-Authored the operations manuals for the EMB-145 and the BE-1900D. Directed initial, upgrade, type and recurrent training with a focus on Crew Resource Management (CRM) integration and customer service in line operations.
Check Airman/Captain
Continental Express Airlines
Deeply involved in the certification and delivery of the first EMB-145 jets produced from Brazil to the US. Co-Authored the operations manuals for the EMB-145 and the BE-1900D. Directed initial, upgrade, type and recurrent training with a focus on Crew Resource Management (CRM) integration and customer service in line operations.
First Officer
Riverside Air Service, Pt 135
Assisted the Captain in flight duties and responsible for cleaning, fueling and catering the aircraft. Focused on Customer care, satisfaction and safety.
First Officer
Riverside Air Service
Gulfstream G-159
First Officer
RDC Marine Aviation, Pt 91
Performed duties assigned by Captain. Completed cleaning and catering the aircraft prior to flights. Focused on the care and satisfaction of the owners and clients.
First Officer
RDC Marine Aviation
Convair CV-580
Owner / Chief Flight Instructor
Kyle Sims Aviation
Coordinated the instructor group by spearheading safety and standardization meetings with a focus on customer satisfaction and retention. Managed instructor hiring and administration
Education
Bachelor of Science
Pacific Western University
Bachelor of Science
Pacific Western University
Profile Overview
20,554
Total Flight Hours
9
Aircraft Types
34
Years Experience
Personal Interests
GA Flying
Motorcycling
Traveling