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Hugo Jose Lopez Soto

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

Pilot with over 25 years of flight operations and 5300 hours of documented flight, operating C500 series aircrafts for national and international flights. Good communicator and problem-solver. Adaptable to different customer and company needs and familiar with regulatory requirements. Offering extensive expertise in managing passenger expectations and operating aircraft safely.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Station Lead Pilot

Aitheras Aviation Group
Tampa/Atlanta, FL
01.2022 - Current
  • Stayed on top of current FAA regulations.
  • Updated policies and procedures and shared information with crew members.
  • Evaluate the schedules and weather conditions of the planned flights.
  • Pilot in command on air ambulance and organ transport flights on the east coast of the usa
  • Experience in Cessna C550, C560 and C680 aircraft

Station Pilot

Aitheras Aviation Group
Tampa, FL
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Stayed on top of current FAA regulations.
  • Evaluate the schedules and weather conditions of the planned flights.
  • Pilot in command on air ambulance and organ transport flights on the east coast of the usa
  • Experience in Cessna C550, C560 and C680 aircraft

Director of Operations

Fanjet Group
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2008 - 12.2019
  • Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and maintained client relationships for business.
  • Pilot in Command in flights with Passengers in Latin America and Caribbean islands.
  • Contributed to strategic direction to improve the services.
  • Supervise the conduct of flights scheduled by the crew, to increase their safety..
  • Enhanced customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
  • Experience in airplanes C206, C208, C402, C500, C550, PA31T, PA31T2, BE36, and C337.

Squadron Commander

Venezuelan Air Force
Carcacas, Venezuela
01.2006 - 05.2008
  • Directed logistical training procedures to adhere to military regulations of Air Transport Group #9, Venezuelan Air Force.
  • Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of pilots team.
  • Coordinated planning and execution of operational flights. Planning aeromedical evacuations from jungle areas.

Squadron Commander

Venezuelan Air Force
Maracaibo, Venezuela
01.2004 - 02.2006
  • Squadron Commander of the Combat Air Group #15, Venezuelan Air Force.
  • Supervision and planning of flights in training missions and real combat, in jungle and confined areas.
  • Planning Close air support missions to suppress and neutralize enemies.
  • Combat Instructor Pilot
  • Experience airplanes C152, C182, SF260, T27 Tucano, OV10 Bronco

Instructor Pilot

Venezuelan Air Force
Maracay, Venezuela
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Instructor Pilot of Air Training Group 14
  • Taught students about aircraft systems, procedures and other flight-related subjects.
  • Executed high-level training instruction involving Primary, Basic, Combat training Maneuvers and emergency procedures.
  • Experience Airplanes C152, C182, SF260, T27 Tucano

Squad Leader

Venezuelan Air Force
Maracaibo, Venezuela
12.1999 - 01.2002

Chief of operations, collaborator of the squadron commander in the planning of flight missions.

Squad Member

Venezuelan Air Force
Maracay, Venezuela
02.1997 - 12.1998
  • Squadron Member Air Training Group #14.
  • Attending the basic combat flight course

Student Pilot

Venezuelan Air Force
Maracay, Venezuela
11.1994 - 06.1996
  • Primary Flight Course.
  • Instrumental Flight Course.
  • Acrobatic flight and basic flight maneuvers.

Education

C560XL Upgrade PIC Training FAR 135

FlightSafety International
San Antonio, TX
01-2024

C500 Recurrent Training FAR135

FlightSafety International
San Antonio, TX
07.2023

C550 PIC 135.297 Checkride

FlightSafety International
Atlanta, GA
12.2022

C500 Recurrent Training Far 135

FlightSafety
San Antonio, TX
07.2022

C500 Recurrent Training Far 135

FlightSafety
San Antonio, TX
09.2021

C500 Recurrent Training

SIMCOM
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2019

C500 Initial Training Cessna

SIMCOM
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2015

C500 Initial Training Cessna

Aeropotoco
Caracas, Venezuela
02.2010

Initial Training Cessna Caravan C208

Aeropotoco
Caracas, Venezuela
09.2008

Combat Instructor Pilot

Air Combat Group 15
Maracaibo, Venezuela
02.2005

Instructor Pilot

Air Training Group 14
Maracay, Venezuela
02.2002

Military Pilot

Air Training Group 14
Maracay, Venezuela
02.1997

Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management

Escuela De Aviacion Militar
Maracay
07.1995

Skills

  • 5349 Flight Hours (10/06/2022)
  • 5065 PIC Flight Hours
  • 2113 Turbine Hours
  • 3169 MEL Hours
  • Qualified PIC C500 Series (2100 Total Hours)
  • Operational Awareness
  • Problem Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Organizational Skills
  • FAA ATP Certificate
  • Flexible Schedule

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Station Lead Pilot

Aitheras Aviation Group
01.2022 - Current

Station Pilot

Aitheras Aviation Group
07.2021 - 12.2021

Director of Operations

Fanjet Group
07.2008 - 12.2019

Squadron Commander

Venezuelan Air Force
01.2006 - 05.2008

Squadron Commander

Venezuelan Air Force
01.2004 - 02.2006

Instructor Pilot

Venezuelan Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2004

Squad Leader

Venezuelan Air Force
12.1999 - 01.2002

Squad Member

Venezuelan Air Force
02.1997 - 12.1998

Student Pilot

Venezuelan Air Force
11.1994 - 06.1996

C560XL Upgrade PIC Training FAR 135

FlightSafety International

C500 Recurrent Training FAR135

FlightSafety International

C550 PIC 135.297 Checkride

FlightSafety International

C500 Recurrent Training Far 135

FlightSafety

C500 Recurrent Training Far 135

FlightSafety

C500 Recurrent Training

SIMCOM

C500 Initial Training Cessna

SIMCOM

C500 Initial Training Cessna

Aeropotoco

Initial Training Cessna Caravan C208

Aeropotoco

Combat Instructor Pilot

Air Combat Group 15

Instructor Pilot

Air Training Group 14

Military Pilot

Air Training Group 14

Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management

Escuela De Aviacion Militar
Hugo Jose Lopez Soto