Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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GARY ONDREY

Palmetto,FL

Summary

Dedicated Air Crew Officer with career history of excellent flight performance under extreme pressure. Works well within multinational operations where clear communication and outstanding performance are part of greater mission. Brings over 29730 flight hours in fixed-wing aircraft.

Accomplished Pilot with more than 9693 flight hours in B767 aircraft.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CHIEF PILOT - Gulfstream GIV-SP

AFC MANAGEMENT, LLC
03.2015 - Current
  • Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
  • Trained regularly in flight simulator to prepare for unexpected flight situations.
  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
  • Shuttled aircraft to and from depots for routine and urgent maintenance requirements.
  • Planned and filed daily flight plans
  • Managed all systems and situations affecting flight while preserving passenger comfort, safety and well being.
  • Managed all crew assignments and schedules
  • Maintained current knowledge of FAR, ICAO and EASA regulations.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government regulations.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.

CAPTAIN, Gulfstream GIV-SP

Republican Presidential Candidate
05.2023 - 07.2023

CAPTAIN, B787, B777, B767, B727, L1011

AIR CANADA
02.1974 - 07.2015
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Check Airman - B767, B777

Chief Pilot

Lanmar Aviation
06.2012 - 07.2013

Hawker HS125-700 / 800XP

  • Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
  • Trained regularly in flight simulator to prepare for unexpected flight situations.
  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.

Chief Pilot

Freedom Jets
07.2011 - 05.2012

Captain, Lear 60 / CL60

Jetsmart Inc.
06.2006 - 05.2011

Chief Pilot - VVIP B727

Enterprise Aviation
09.2006 - 10.2008
  • Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
  • Trained regularly in flight simulator to prepare for unexpected flight situations.
  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
  • Maintained current knowledge of FAR, ICAO and EASA regulations.
  • Managed all crew assignments and schedules for fleet.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.

Co-Owner/Operator

Star Air
09.1995 - 07.1997
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Sports Team Charter Company Operating 2 Boeing 727 aircraft

Owner & Founder

Execujet Corporation
04.1980 - 06.1996
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Owned and operated FBOs in Toronto, ON and Niagara Falls, NY
  • Managed Aircraft - CE425, CE500/501/550, HS125, CL600

Education

No Degree -

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
05.1974

High School Diploma -

St. Michael's College School
Toronto, ON
05.1972

Skills

  • Passenger Safety
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Customer Orders
  • Operations Oversight
  • Client Interfacing
  • Customer Experience
  • Weather Updates
  • Mission Planning
  • Pre-Flight Check
  • Navigation
  • Flight Requirement Calculations
  • Aircraft Operations
  • Customs and Immigration

Accomplishments

    Cockpit Resource Management Course - Air Canada & Flight Safety International

    Transport Canada Check Airman Course 2003

    Geographical Areas Flown - USA, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Eastern Europe, Bermuda, South & Central America, Hawaii, South Pacific, China, Middle East, Japan, Polar

Certification

Total Flight Time - 29730

PIC Time - 19593

B727 - 4382

B767 200/300 - 9693

B777 200/300 - 3266

B787 - 1355

Gulfstream GIV-SP - 1385

Timeline

CAPTAIN, Gulfstream GIV-SP

Republican Presidential Candidate
05.2023 - 07.2023

CHIEF PILOT - Gulfstream GIV-SP

AFC MANAGEMENT, LLC
03.2015 - Current

Chief Pilot

Lanmar Aviation
06.2012 - 07.2013

Chief Pilot

Freedom Jets
07.2011 - 05.2012

Chief Pilot - VVIP B727

Enterprise Aviation
09.2006 - 10.2008

Captain, Lear 60 / CL60

Jetsmart Inc.
06.2006 - 05.2011

Co-Owner/Operator

Star Air
09.1995 - 07.1997

Owner & Founder

Execujet Corporation
04.1980 - 06.1996

CAPTAIN, B787, B777, B767, B727, L1011

AIR CANADA
02.1974 - 07.2015

No Degree -

University of Toronto

High School Diploma -

St. Michael's College School

Total Flight Time - 29730

PIC Time - 19593

B727 - 4382

B767 200/300 - 9693

B777 200/300 - 3266

B787 - 1355

Gulfstream GIV-SP - 1385

GARY ONDREY