Caio Braga
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
- Private Pilot with 350+ hours of flight experience, actively pursuing instrument and commercial ratings
- FAA certified Light Sport Repairman Maintenance-Airplane (LSRM-A), January 2024
- 5+ years of experience in aviation industry, including aircraft manufacturing, sales, and regulatory development
- 20+ years in Business Development across US and international markets
- Multilingual: Native Brazilian Portuguese, Fluent English, Intermediate Spanish
- Proven track record in aviation start-up environment and Fortune 500 companies
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Charlie Juliet Aviation
08.2021 - Current
- Aircraft sales and brokerage firm focused on General Aviation (Part 91)
- Exclusive Sales and Marketing representative for Texas Aircraft Manufacturing, Inc
- Provider of maintenance and inspection services for E-LSA and S-LSA aircraft. Holder of FAA Light Sport Repairman Maintenance-Airplane (LSRM-A) certificate.
Sales and Marketing Manager, North America
Texas Aircraft Manufacturing, Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- Key player in developing and executing go-to-market strategy for light-sport aircraft in the US
- Successfully sold and delivered over $1 million in new and used aircraft
- Managed active pipeline exceeding $4.5 million in prospects over a 3-year period
- Represented company at major airshows including EAA AirVenture and Sun 'n Fun
- Cultivated relationships with aviation media outlets and content producers.
- Customer liaison and post-sales support.
Education
Bachelor in Business Management - International Business
Universidade Paulista
São Paulo, Brazil12.1999
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Business development and planning
- Customer Service
- Negotiations
- Aircraft Maintenance
Risk Management
Sales Forecast & Planning
Financial planning
Previous Experience
- InvoiSec Trade Credit & Trade Finance Solutions, 09/01/2019, 09/01/2024, Co-Founder & Principal
- Coface Trade Credit, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, 08/2018, 07/2019, Trade Credit Insurance Specialist
- PCD International, LLC, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, 01/2015, 06/2018, Managing Director
- UPS Capital International, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 02/2012, 07/2014, Senior Business Development Officer
- UPS Capital North America, New York, NY, 06/2010, 01/2012, Senior Business Development Officer
- UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 09/2007, 06/2009, Area Sales Manager
Aviation experience
- Charlie Juliet Aviation, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, 08/2021, Present, Principal, Founder of aircraft sales and brokerage firm focused on General Aviation (Part 91), Exclusive Sales and Marketing representative for Texas Aircraft Manufacturing, Inc., Provide maintenance and inspection services as FAA certified Light Sport Repairman Maintenance-Airplane (LSRM-A)
- Texas Aircraft Manufacturing, Inc., Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, 08/2019, Present, Director of Sales and Marketing, North America, Key player in developing and executing go-to-market strategy for light-sport aircraft in the US, Successfully sold and delivered over $1 million in new and used aircraft, Managed active pipeline exceeding $4.5 million in prospects over a 3-year period, Represented company at major airshows including EAA AirVenture and Sun 'n Fun, Cultivated relationships with aviation media outlets and content producers
- ASTM F37 Committee, 2024-Present, Member, Contribute to defining standards for new rulings involving light sport aircraft in general aviation, Actively participate in shaping the regulatory landscape for emerging aviation technologies
Certification
- FAA certified Light Sport Repairman Maintenance-Airplane (LSRM-A), January 2024
- Private Pilot, ASEL
- State of Texas Licensed insurance agent/broker #1764928, Property & Casualty
- Non-resident P&C license: California, Florida, and New York
Awards & Training
- 2009 UPS Area Sales Manager Latin America Regional Award
- 2009 UPS Area Sales Manager Global Award
- UPS Capital Professional Sales Training, Credit Training
- Professional Sales Training - Menlo University
- SPIN Selling
- Harvard Manage Mentor by UPS, e-Learning
Aviation Goals
- Actively pursuing instrument and commercial ratings with goal of becoming ATP rated pilot.
- Develop new skills and network within the aviation industry.
- Committed to staying at the forefront of emerging aviation technologies, including EVTOL and new propulsion systems.
Timeline
Principal
Charlie Juliet Aviation
08.2021 - Current
Sales and Marketing Manager, North America
Texas Aircraft Manufacturing, Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- FAA certified Light Sport Repairman Maintenance-Airplane (LSRM-A), January 2024
- Private Pilot, ASEL
- State of Texas Licensed insurance agent/broker #1764928, Property & Casualty
- Non-resident P&C license: California, Florida, and New York
Bachelor in Business Management - International Business
Universidade Paulista
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