David Avila
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
6 type ratings • 7,025 total hours
Total Hours
7,025
Multi-Engine Hours
5,920
Jet Hours
5,893
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
GV
Training date: Mar 2026
Training facility: CAE
2,740 hours in type
G550
Training date: Mar 2026
Training facility: CAE
2,740 hours in type
GIV
Training date: Nov 2025
Training facility: CAE
750 hours in type
EMB 175
Training date: Dec 2019
Training facility: Flight Safety
520 hours in type
CHALLENGER 601
Training date: Nov 2018
Training facility: Flight Safety
870 hours in type
CE560XL
Training date: Sep 2018
Training facility: CAE
1,075 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
Instrument Rating - Airplane
First-Class Medical Certificate
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Multi-Engine Land
Type Rating G-IV
Issued Feb 2022
Type Rating G-V
Issued Feb 2022
Type Rating CL-600
Issued Oct 2018
Type Rating EMB-175/190
Issued Dec 2019
Type Rating CE-560XL
Issued Sep 2017
Certified Flight Instructor
Airplane Single-Engine
Work Experience
Chief Pilot
Global Air Charters
Direct flight operations leadership for a Part 135 charter operator conducting worldwide Gulfstream G-IV/G-V operations; accountable for crew scheduling, dispatch oversight, and pilot standards. Manage FAA and EASA TCO regulatory compliance, including audit responses, corrective action closures, and third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern). Plan and execute complex U.S. government-supported international missions including diplomatic operations into restricted and high-risk airspace requiring special FAA authorizations and interagency coordination. Own operations manual revision control and pilot training, currency, and qualification tracking.
Analytical Linguist II
Metlang (DEA subcontract)
DEA security clearance.
Assistant Chief Pilot
Global Air Charters
Supported the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot in crew scheduling, operational documentation, and Part 135 compliance while flying the line as a G-IV/G-V Captain.
Captain
Global Air Charters
Pilot-in-Command on domestic and international Part 91/135 charter operations, including oceanic and high-latitude routes.
Pilot
SkyWest Airlines
Flew scheduled Part 121 domestic and international airline operations in the Embraer 175.
Pilot
Paragon Jets
Domestic and international charter and private operations in the Challenger 601.
Pilot
Mach One Air Charters
Domestic and international charter operations in the Citation Excel.
CFI
Dubois Aviation / Mazzei Flying Service
Certified Flight Instructor training student pilots under Part 61 and Part 141 programs.
Customer Service Agent & Station Trainer
Southwest Airlines
Customer Service Agent & Station Trainer (LAX/BUR).
Education
B.S.
University of Phoenix
A.A.
University of Phoenix
Profile Overview
7,025
Total Flight Hours
6
Aircraft Types
9
Years Experience
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