
Matthew Puckett
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
3 type ratings • 4,087 total hours
Total Hours
4,087
Multi-Engine Hours
3,256
Jet Hours
1,580
Turboprop Hours
1,100
Type Ratings
CHALLENGER 604
Training date: Mar 2026
Training facility: Flight Safety ILG
784 hours in type
Nextant 400
Training date: May 2024
Training facility: CAE Orlando
850 hours in type
BE-1900
Training date: Aug 2021
Training facility: ATS Denver
550 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, Instrument Airplane
Commercial Pilot Airplane Single Engine, Instrument Airplane
Type Rating BE-1900
Type Rating BE-400
Type Rating MU-300
Type Rating CL-604
Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft System
Medical First Class
Skydiving B-License
Issued Jan 2016
Work Experience
Captain - Challenger 604
FLY NEXTAIR LLC
Provide safety-oriented customer service to clients over the United States, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, and Caribbean under FAR Part 135 and Part 91
Lead Captain – Challenger 604
ELEVEN AVATION/AERIUS MANAGEMENT
Conducted flights under Part 91 upholding excellent customer service and safety standards. Operations within contiguous United States and Mexico
Lead Captain - Nextant 400XTI (Beechjet 400)
ERIN AIR
Provided safety-oriented customer service to clients over the United States, Mexico, and Canada operating under FAR Part 135. Responsible for all aspects regarding flight planning and safe dispatch of the aircraft, including pre/post flight inspections.
Captain - Beechcraft 1900 & Beechcraft 99
ALPINE AIR
Transported cargo throughout the Rocky Mountain region under FAR Part 135 on behalf of the United Parcel Service. Extensive experience operating flights utilizing single-pilot resource management in mountainous flight conditions. Maintained dual qualification on both the Beechcraft BE-1900 and BE-99 including procedures, limitations, and aircraft systems.
Aerial Survey Pilot - Cessna 172 & Piper Aztec
AIR AMERICA
Conducted pictometry flights on behalf of clients in the geospatial industry throughout the United States/Canada under Part 91. Planned daily flight operations, filed FAA/ICAO flight plans, and coordinated operations/routes with air traffic control. Tracked aircraft maintenance hours, scheduled routine maintenance, and coordinated with maintenance control/chief pilot.
Aircraft Enrollment Analyst
TRAXXALL
Responsible for enrolling aircraft into maintenance tracking program on behalf of clients operating under FAR Parts 135 and 91. Ensured compliance with all company policies, procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Geospatial Technical Analyst
JEPPESEN
Audited and created approach plates, SID’s, and STAR's for Jeppesen's European database and government clients. Utilized geospatial software to cross-reference magnetic field changes/obstacle database information with current procedures.
Lead Guitarist
BB KING'S BLUES CLUB
Provided nightly musical performances for passengers on the Holland America Line at locations around the globe. Served on 2 cruises and visited ports in the North America, Australia, Europe, and various South Pacific Islands.
Live Performance & Studio Recording Guitarist and Fiddle Player
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
Contract musician providing guitar services to clients in the live performance, music recording, and entertainment industries. Toured around the United States playing nightly performances and assisted with the recording of 4 studio albums.
Education
BS Industrial Distribution, Minor in Business Adm
Texas A&M at College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science
Texas A&M University – College Station
Minor
Texas A&M University – College Station
Profile Overview
4,087
Total Flight Hours
3
Aircraft Types
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