Parker Priest Jr
Pilot • Gulfstream Captain | G650 / G550 PIC | Part 91 International Operations | Safety Management Systems (SMS) • G650 International Captain
Flight Experience & Aircraft
4 type ratings • 5,300 total hours
Total Hours
5,300
Multi-Engine Hours
4,000
Jet Hours
700
Turboprop Hours
3,100
Type Ratings
G650
Training date: Nov 2025
Training facility: Flight Safety International
600 hours in type
BE300/350
Training date: Nov 2025
Training facility: Executive Flight Training
700 hours in type
G450
Training date: Oct 2025
Training facility: Flight Safety International
600 hours in type
G550
Training date: Oct 2025
Training facility: Flight Safety International
600 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
CFII - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
MEI - Multi-Engine Instructor
FAA First Class Medical
ATP - Airplane Multiengine Land
Commercial Pilot License
Instrument Rating
Multi-Engine Rating
Single Engine Rating
Type Rating
CFI - Certified Flight Instructor
Work Experience
Gulfstream G550 / G650 Captain
Corporate (Part 91)
• Serve as Captain in a professional Part 91 flight department operating G550 and G650 aircraft in support of executive and principal travel. • Direct end-to-end international operations, including flight planning, oceanic procedures, regulatory compliance, customs coordination, and mission execution. • Maintain a high-trust, principal-facing role focused on discretion, safety, and seamless passenger experience.
Corporate Contract Captain
XTS Aerospace, Inc. | Multiple Operators
• Selected by multiple flight departments to provide Captain-level coverage across G450, G550, G650, King Air 350, and Citation XLS+ aircraft.
Lead Gulfstream G450 Captain
Corporate (Part 91)
• Led international G450 operations, standardization, and planning across domestic and international environments. • Supported executive transportation while coordinating complex mission requirements and reinforcing flight department consistency.
DoD Skill Bridge Transition - Captain | Dir of Safety
BellAir (Jem Air Holdings) Part 135
• Conducted domestic and international charter operations, including King Air 350 Captain duties with single-pilot privileges under 135.293 / .297 / .299. • Worked in a service-driven environment requiring sound decision-making, regulatory compliance, and flexible mission execution.
Master Aviator - Fixed-Wing
Military (US Army) | Special Operations
Senior fixed-wing advisor and Special Operations aviator responsible for global aviation employment, operational oversight, VIP movement, priority cargo transport, and sensitive mission support in austere, high-risk, and time-sensitive environments.
Helicopter Mechanic
Military (US Army)
AH-64 Helicopter Mechanic performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection of advanced avionics, electrical, and mechanical systems to ensure mission-ready aircraft in demanding operational environments.
Education
MSA - Master of Science Degree
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Daytona Beach, FL
BS - Bachelor of Science Degree
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Daytona Beach, FL
Profile Overview
5,300
Total Flight Hours
4
Aircraft Types
25
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Large Cabin Class Jets