Peter Metcalfe

Pilot-in-command flying nighttime aerial infrared wildfire mapping in a Piper Navajo Chieftain (PA-31-350). Fly single-pilot IFR night operations over active wildfire complexes - low-level infrared/thermal scanning passes demanding precise altitude, track, and airspeed control in low-illumination conditions. Operate in mountainous terrain across British Columbia managing density altitude, terrain clearance, and smoke-obscured visibility on every sortie with a safety-first risk posture. Coordinate inside active fire airspace (TFRs) - disciplined deconfliction and communication with air attack, tankers, and rotary-wing assets under a time-critical mission tempo.

Owner-facing offshore captain commanding crewed deliveries and solo passages of multi-million-dollar bluewater vessels. Served ultra-high-net-worth owners and their guests with discretion, confidentiality, and white-glove professionalism anticipating client needs and managing expectations from first briefing through final handover, the same client-service standard expected on a charter flight deck. Completed a single-handed 30+ day, 3,000-4,000 NM Pacific crossing \u2014 sustained single-operator command judgment, weather routing, and complex-systems troubleshooting in remote environments with a safety-first risk posture.

Electrical and mechanical systems engineering for a high-end custom van builder. Engineer off-grid power, climate, and electrical/mechanical systems for high-end custom builds, strong systems knowledge and troubleshooting that translate directly to confident aircraft systems management in a high-expectation, customer-first environment.

Four California fire seasons on engines, hand crews, and multi-agency emergency response. Responded to wildland fires, structure fires, and medical emergencies under strict Incident Command System (ICS) discipline - chain-of-command followership and crew accountability directly transferable to flight-deck CRM. Instructed and certified fellow firefighters in technical high-angle rope rescue and mentored new hires - maintaining 24-hour crew accountability through a safety-first operating culture.