Abel Eduardo Chacon Rico
Austin,TX
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) commercial pilot with 1,500+ flight hours and certified flight instructor experience seeking First Officer position with a regional airline. Proven leadership in flight instruction, crew resource management, and aeronautical decision-making. Dual US-Colombian citizenship with strengths in situational awareness and decision-making under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commercial Pilot & Flight Instructor (Co-Owner & Employee)
Abel Aviation
09.2024 - Current
- - Provide primary and advanced flight instruction in Cessna 182RG, including complex and high-performance endorsements.
- - Endorse student pilots for Private, Instrument, and Commercial checkrides.
- - Manage aircraft logs, maintenance coordination, and FAA regulatory compliance.
- - Execute mission flights for Pilots N Paws, transporting rescue animals safely across Texas and nearby states.
- - Oversee operational logistics, scheduling, and student relations as part of ownership team.
Bilingual Sales & Leadership
AT&T
03.2017 - 04.2022
- - Progressed from Retail Sales Consultant to Assistant Manager and Business Fiber Sales Associate.
- - Sold AT&T services to 500+ business clients generating $2M+ revenue.
- - Closed an $18M fiber infrastructure deal across 60 Hilton properties.
- - Developed 100+ new business client relationships through targeted outreach.
- - Led multiple high-performing stores to top-5 sales rankings in a 16-state region.
- - Trained and promoted 12+ team members; recognized as lead trainer for business sales in Austin.
- - Delivered bilingual customer support enhancing service quality for English and Spanish-speaking clients.
Drilling & Reservoir Engineering Intern
Swift Energy LLC
06.2013 - 08.2013
- - Analyzed life-of-well economics and operational timelines for multiple wells.
- - Completed onshore/offshore field rotations gaining rig operation experience.
- - Diagnosed and recommended corrective actions for drilling failures saving significant costs.
- - Developed automation tools (VBA) to streamline reservoir engineering and marketing workflows.
- - Collaborated across teams to improve drilling efficiencies and reduce non-productive time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 08.2011 - 05.2026
CPLSE, CPLME, IR, CFI, CFII, MEI - Single-Engine Land & Multi-Engine Land
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
Georgetown, TX 06.2022 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
James E. Taylor High School
Katy, TX 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) – Advanced knowledge & facilitation
- Situational Awareness & Adaptability
- Flight Instruction & Mentorship – Safety leadership and training
- Leadership & Teamwork
- IFR Procedures & Navigation – Jeppesen charts, IFR planning
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Flight Planning & Avionics – ForeFlight, Garmin GNS/G1000 proficiency
- Stress & Time Management
- Data Analysis & Automation – Microsoft Excel, VBA scripting
- Clear & Effective Communication (Bilingual English/Spanish)
- Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Certification
- ATP/CTP Course Completed and ATP Written Exam Passed
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate (Current)
LNGG
Bilingual: English / Spanish
Affiliations
- Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
- Member, National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)
- UIL Orchestra Sweepstakes Winner (2009–2011)
Flight Experience
- Aircraft Flown:
- - Single-Engine Training: Cessna 152, 172, Piper PA-28-140/151/181 (Cherokee Cruiser/Warrior/Archer), SportsCruiser CRUZ
- - Single-Engine Complex: Cessna 182RG Skylane
- - Multi-Engine (Piston & Turbocharged): Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, PA-44 Seminole, Diamond DA42 Twin Star
- - Simulator: Airbus A320-200 Full Flight Simulator, Flight Training Device, Redbird Simulator
- Flight Time Summary:
- Total: 1,506 hrs | PIC: 1,418 hrs | Multi-Engine: 66 hrs | Complex: 549 hrs | High Performance: 490 hrs | Turbine: 10 hrs | Instrument (Actual): 83 hrs | Instrument (Simulator): 346 hrs | Night: 380 hrs | Cross-Country: 1,300 hrs | Dual Given: 515 hrs
Additional Experience
- ACE Data Processing, Austin, TX | Owner & Operator | Jan 2016 – Present
- - Founded and operate a profitable 2TB GPU-based crypto mining data center with 130 GPUs (13,200 hashes/second).
- - Built a Twitch community of 12,000+ followers; organized charity events raising $5,850 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Commercial Pilot & Flight Instructor (Co-Owner & Employee)
Abel Aviation
09.2024 - Current
CPLSE, CPLME, IR, CFI, CFII, MEI - Single-Engine Land & Multi-Engine Land
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
06.2022 - 10.2024
Bilingual Sales & Leadership
AT&T
03.2017 - 04.2022
Drilling & Reservoir Engineering Intern
Swift Energy LLC
06.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma
08.2011 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
James E. Taylor High School
08.2007 - 05.2011
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