James Hurley
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
3 type ratings • 11,112 total hours
Total Hours
11,112
Multi-Engine Hours
9,612
Jet Hours
8,985
Turboprop Hours
222
Type Ratings
CHALLENGER 604
Training date: Apr 2026
Training facility: FSI
7,467 hours in type
HAWKER 800XP
Training date: Mar 2004
Training facility: FSI
356 hours in type
CE560XL
Training date: Sep 2003
Training facility: FSI
1,133 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
Multi Engine Instrument Flight Instructor
First Class FAA Medical
Flight Safety Challenger 604 Re-Current
Work Experience
Chief Pilot Challenger 604 Part 91
Sierra Land Group
Chief Pilot operating Challenger 604 with Fusion Avionics under Part 91 regulations.
Chief Pilot Challenger 604 Part 91
Sierra Land Group
Chief Pilot Challenger 604 Part 91
Contract Captain Challenger 604/605 Part 91
Jet Aviation Holdings
Contract Captain operating Challenger 604/605 under Part 91 regulations.
Contract Captain Challenger 604/605 Part 91
Business Aviation Solutions
Contract Captain operating Challenger 604/605 under Part 91 regulations.
Contract Captain Challenger 604/605 Part 91
Jet Aviation Holdings
Contract Captain Challenger 604/605 Part 91
Contract Captain Challenger 604/605 Part 91
Business Aviation Solutions
Contract Captain Challenger 604/605 Part 91
FAR 135 Challenger 604 Lead Pilot Part 135
Clay Lacy Aviation
FAR 135 Lead Pilot for Challenger 604 operations, possibly for Peninsula Pacific Properties.
FAR 135 Challenger 604 Lead Pilot Part 135
Peninsula Pacific Properties
FAR 135 Challenger 604 Lead Pilot Part 135 at Peninsula Pacific Properties (Clay Lacy Aviation)
FAR 135 Chief Pilot Part 135 Captain Challenger 604
Citation Associates
Chief Pilot and Captain for Challenger 604 under FAR 135, possibly for Peninsula Pacific Properties.
FAR 135 Chief Pilot Part 135 Captain Challenger 604
Peninsula Pacific Properties
FAR 135 Chief Pilot Part 135 Captain Challenger 604 at Peninsula Pacific Properties (Citation Associates)
FAR 135 Captain Hawker XP800 Part 135
Sun Air Jets
Captain for Hawker XP800 operations under FAR 135.
FAR 135 Captain Hawker XP800 Part 135
Sun Air Jets
FAR 135 Captain Hawker XP800 Part 135
FAR 91 Captain Citation Excel 560 Part 91
Decant Air
Captain for Citation Excel 560 operations under FAR 91.
FAR 91 Captain Citation Excel 560 Part 91
Decant Air
FAR 91 Captain Citation Excel 560 Part 91
FAR91 Flight Department/Aircraft Manager Part 91 Captain Beechcraft Baron 58
Nations Title Insurance
FAR91 Flight Department/Aircraft Manager Part 91 Captain Beechcraft Baron 58
FAR91 Flight Department/Aircraft Manager Part 91 Captain Beechcraft Baron 58
Nations Title Insurance
Flight Department/Aircraft Manager and Captain for Beechcraft Baron 58 operations under FAR 91.
Education
Associate of Science Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle University at Daytona Beach, Florida
Profile Overview
11,112
Total Flight Hours
3
Aircraft Types
27
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Aviation has been my lifelong passion, inspired by my father, who worked for Curtiss-Wright. I began my career fueling aircraft and washing and detailing the interiors of corporate jets while earning my MEII certificate and working as a flight instructor. From there, I progressed through Part 91 and Part 135 King Air operations as an SIC, then served as a single-pilot Beechcraft Baron 58 PIC, and ultimately advanced to the Citation, Hawker, and Challenger fleets. With more than 11,100 hours of total flight time, including over 7,400 hours in the Challenger 604, I've had the opportunity to serve in both line pilot and leadership roles, including Lead and Chief Pilot. Those experiences have reinforced the importance of professionalism, sound judgment, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. Today, I'm seeking a long-term opportunity with a quality Part 91 flight department where I can focus on what I enjoy most: operating safely, supporting the team, and providing first-class service as either a PIC or SIC. I'm looking for the right fit—not the next title.
Cycling
Nature / Wildlife Photography
Re-building / Restoring old motorcycles