Randi Pederson
Pilot • Challenger Captain with 26 years of aviation experience
Flight Experience & Aircraft
4 type ratings • 5,570 total hours
Total Hours
5,570
Multi-Engine Hours
2,500
Jet Hours
1,150
Turboprop Hours
1,250
Type Ratings
CHALLENGER 350
Training date: Mar 2026
Training facility: CAE Dallas
440 hours in type
BE300/350
Training date: Nov 2025
Training facility: SimCom
1,230 hours in type
HAWKER 800XP
Training date: Sep 2019
Training facility: FlightSafety
450 hours in type
CRJ200
Training date: Oct 2007
Training facility: SkyWest Airlines
200 hours in type
Work Experience
Captain
Billion Automotive
PIC on Challenger 300/350 within a corporate flight department, PIC on KingAir 350. ProLine & Garmin NXi avionics system. Organized eAPIS, standardization implementation, CRM, managed owner/passenger expectations.
Pilot/Instructor
Encore Charter & Charter First
Part 135 Qualified company instructor in KingAir 200 and KingAir 90. Mentored pilots, developed standardization techniques, participated on Safety Committee.
Contract Pilot & Instructor
Self Employed
Received Platinum Recognition for Cirrus Instruction. Attended Cirrus Symposium in 2017, 2018, 2019. Received PIC rating in Hawker 800XPi.
Sales & Training Roles
Cirrus Aircraft
Implemented Cirrus standardized policies/procedures to 50+ flight schools, 30+ instructors. Successfully organized 30+ events from local Open Houses to Reno Air Races 2008.
First Officer
SkyWest Airlines
Qualified in the CRJ 200, 700, 900.
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
Organized syllabus for Private Pilot Training. Established Mentoring Program for new students and instructors.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Saint Cloud State University
Profile Overview
5,570
Total Flight Hours
4
Aircraft Types
Personal Interests
When I’m not flying, you’ll usually find me with my family, somewhere outdoors, camping or paddle boarding, or searching for a great cup of coffee. I enjoy traveling, learning, and connecting with people.
Camping
Paddleboarding
Coffee
Dogs
Yoga