Steven Kopanakis
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
2 type ratings • 17,352 total hours
Total Hours
17,352
Multi-Engine Hours
14,125
Jet Hours
13,587
Turboprop Hours
1,260
Type Ratings
Challenger 3500
Training date: Feb 2024
Training facility: CAE
1,254 hours in type
CHALLENGER 350
Training date: Feb 2024
Training facility: CAE
1,254 hours in type
Work Experience
Part 135/91 Contract Pilot CL30 Services
PROPILOT AVIATION INC.
Part 135/91 Contract Pilot CL30 Services. Performed Bombardier Entry Into Service for Challenger 350/3500. (5/2017-present)
Aviation Professional
EXECUTUVE FLITEWAYS / ACRISURE INSURANCE
Captain Part 91 Corporate Flight Operations CL30. (4/2025 – 1/2026)
Instructor Pilot/FAA Examiner - Challenger Program Global Lead.
BOMBARDIER /CAE
Part 142 training facility. Performed initial and recurrent training and CL30 Initial Type Ratings. FAA Examiner and Check Airman. Simulator and ground school training on Challenger 350/300. (5/2012-5/2022)
Director of Operations
HUDSON AVIATION LLC
Director of Operations for corporate flight department, operations in HS125-800XP. Crew management, expense reports, insurance, maintenance reports utilizing excel spreadsheet. Responsible for operational procedures and strategic planning with aircraft vendors. Responsible for the IS-BAO standards, Safety Management Systems, and implementation of Standard Operating Manual. (8/2010-5/2012)
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL
Commercial Pilot Program
Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo, MI
Profile Overview
17,352
Total Flight Hours
2
Aircraft Types
16
Years Experience
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