Avid Surfer, Spearfisherman, Golfer, Hiker, explorer and love everything food
ANDREW D. WILLS
Vista
Summary
Aviation professional, prepared for new challenges. Extensive experience in flight planning, management, and operational safety. I am valued for strong teamwork and dependability, with proven adaptability across diverse conditions. My steadfast commitment to safety complements my dedication to delivering exceptional client experiences, fostering trust and reliability in all interactions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Pilot
SurfFlight LLC.
03.2020 - Current
Contract Pilot on Phenom 100/300 and G550
Part 135 Gulfstream 550
Threshold Aviation Group
08.2023 - 08.2024
Multiple Pacific and Atlantic crossings, help develop and maintain client relationships
Part 135 Phenom 300
Jet Up Aviation
03.2019 - 01.2023
Lead Pilot/Training Pilot
GoJump Oceanside
07.2018 - 12.2022
Helped create lasting relationships with local ATC, develop SOPs, and train candidate pilots
General Atomics
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Technical Writing
- USAF technical publications
- MQ-5, MQ-9, Block 50 platforms
Pacific West Aviation
12.2014 - 02.2018
Lead CFI, helped students develop skills from Private license all the way to CFI including Multi-Engine instruction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology And Ecology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ03-2026
Skills
- Certified Flight Instructor/Multi Engine Instructor
- Flight Instruction given on E50P
- Client Aircraft Asset Management
- Multiple Extended Overwater Crossings Atlantic/Pacific
- Southern California Trained Flying
- Excellent Customer Service Hospitality
- First Aid
- Highly Motivated, Hard Worker
- Problem Solver, Crew Resource Management
- Technical Writing Skills for MQ-9 and MQ-1 platforms
Affiliations
- JROTC Air Force
- Boy Scouts of America
- Wings and Rotors Air Museum
- FAA Wings Program
- Surfrider Organization
- AOPA
Certification
- FAA ATP
- FAA CFI, MEI
- Phenom 300 Type
- Phenom 100 Type
- Gulfstream 550 Type
- Complex, High-Performance, High Altitude Endorsements
- FCC Restricted Radio Operators Permit
- 1st Class Medical (no restrictions)
Interests
Timeline
Part 135 Gulfstream 550
Threshold Aviation Group
08.2023 - 08.2024
Contract Pilot
SurfFlight LLC.
03.2020 - Current
Part 135 Phenom 300
Jet Up Aviation
03.2019 - 01.2023
Lead Pilot/Training Pilot
GoJump Oceanside
07.2018 - 12.2022
General Atomics
07.2017 - 07.2018
Pacific West Aviation
12.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology And Ecology
Arizona State University
FLIGHT TIME
- Total Time: 6108
- Single-Engine: 3558
- Multi-Engine: 2550
- Cross-Country: 2564
- Instrument: 243
- PIC: 4987
- Turbine: 4367
- Night: 364
- G550: 266
- Phenom 300: 655
- Phenom 100: 824
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