James Bailey

• Pilot-in-Command on the Citation XLS/XLS+ for Part 135 and Part 91 missions, including domestic and international operations • Led flight crews using CRM best practices, fostering a safety-first cockpit • Ensured full compliance with FAA regulations, company SOPs, and safety management systems. • Conducted thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, weather analysis, and risk assessments • Coordinated with dispatch, maintenance, and ground support to maintain on-time performance and aircraft readiness

• Led operations as Part 135 Captain on multiple aircraft, including the Challenger 605, Citation XLS, CJ1, CJ2, and CJ3 • Executed high-level flight operations under Part 135 regulations • Single pilot operation under Part 91 for aircraft owners • Training Captain – Pilatus PC-12: Oversaw training for pilots on the Pilatus PC-12, ensuring proficiency in handling the aircraft and maintaining operational safety standards

• Created and implemented the first comprehensive indoctrination program for a class of 30 pilots, successfully on boarding and preparing them for company operations during a critical launch phase • Played a key role in contributing to the development of the General Operating Manual (GOM), ensuring alignment with regulations and operational standards, which directly supported the acquisition of the Part 135 certificate for the company • Established and Managed the Training Department • Founded and organized the training department from the ground up, establishing processes, curricula, and policies that ensured effective pilot training and compliance with industry standards • Supervised Check Airmen