Brian Vasquez

Pursuing CFI/CFII flight instructor rating to continue reintegration into aviation rules, regulations and operations. Additionally, received CE-500 SIC rating in Cessna Citation II flying with Part 91 operation.

Accrued 273.8 hrs PIC as Combat Mission Ready 4-Ship Flight Lead in the F-16CG including six months deployed to Seoul, South Korea. Served as Chief of Wing Safety responsible for Flight, Ground and Weapons safety for $300 million+ in government assets.

Completed Fight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check

Founded and operated a residential building company. Solely responsible for all aspects of the business with emphasis on professionalism, strong customer care and communication. Closed business to return to flying at culmination of family illnesses.

Accrued 177.5 hrs SIC piloting the CRJ-700 as a First Officer for the American Airlines regional airline subsidiary Envoy. Included national and international flight operations. Made decision to leave flying due to multiple terminal illnesses within family.

Responsible to provide command and control of air and space power for the Joint Forces Air Component Commander in support of military ground operations, and for weapons and tactics development.

Accrued 690.5 hrs PIC as Combat Mission Ready 4-ship Flight Lead in the F-16CG, including four months combat operations in Balad, Iraq. Supplied and maintained all required pilot life support and ejection seat equipment necessary for fighter squadron operations.