stephen felsen

Engaged in extensive global flight operations, including long-haul intercontinental routings, and proficient in both scheduled and charter operations for passenger and cargo airlift. Served as a Training Center Examiner (TCE/FAA) for the Boeing 777 Program at Pan Am Training Center, MSP, and contributed to advanced simulator and curriculum development. Trained and evaluated pilots for Type Ratings, ensuring adherence to FAA, company, and worldwide standards. Held roles including Captain, Command Pilot, Aircraft Commander, Flight Instructor, and Evaluator Pilot for commercial airline operations. Total flight time with American Airlines: 19046.02 hours.

Served as a Pilot, Aircraft Commander, and Command Pilot for Tactical/Combat & Transport Operations. Conducted combat and tactical missions in Operations Just Cause (Panama), Desert Shield, and Desert Storm (Middle East), as well as dozens of trainings and pilot evaluations. Progressed to Instructor and Evaluator Pilot roles, conducting several hundred hours of training and dozens of evaluations and certifications, mentoring junior pilots and advancing aircrew readiness. Trained dozens of pilots to Captain and Instructor Pilot levels. Received honors including the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Campaign Medals (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq). Total flight time with USAF: 4851.0 hours.