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IGNACIO TAPIA VILA

Certified Airline Transport Pilot
RM

Summary

Dedicated Airline Transport Pilot with a keen interest in professional challenges involving teamwork and problem solving. Strong Crew Resource Management skills with good ability to work under pressure, always maintaining a great sense of commitment, respect and responsibility.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

B737 Max First Officer

Allegiant Air
03.2025 - Current


Currently operating Part 121 scheduled domestic and international flights across the U.S. East Coast and other Allegiant destinations as a B737 MAX First Officer.

  • Previously accumulated over 4,070 total flight hours, including: 3,880+ hours in multi-engine transport-category aircraft 3,861+ hours in turbine (turbofan) 1,314+ hours at night
  • Extensive background flying under DAN 121 operations (Chile’s equivalent to FAA Part 121), with experience across South America, the U.S., Europe, and Oceania.
  • Demonstrated high standards of CRM, technical knowledge, and procedural discipline, supporting Captains with in-flight decision-making, performance calculations, and MEL management.
  • Completed FAA-compliant training in both Latin America and the U.S., including: Airbus Type Rating at Airbus Training Center – Miami Additional advanced simulator training at Alliance Training Center – Fort Lauderdale


  • Recognized by instructors and peers for adaptability, communication skills, and strong systems knowledge on modern transport-category aircraft (A320 / B787 / B737 MAX).
  • Well-prepared for rapid aircraft transitions, recurrent checks, and operational demands of U.S.-based Part 121 airlines, contributing to a smooth integration into Allegiant’s B737 MAX program.

A320 First Officer

Allegiant Air
05.2024 - 03.2025

· Responsible for assisting with flight planning and execution, monitoring aircraft systems, communicating with ATC, and supporting decision-making during normal and abnormal operations, acting as second in command.

B787 First Officer

LATAM Airlines S.A
5 2018 - 05.2024

Airbus A320 FAM and Boeing B787 Dreamliner First officer

Chile | 2018 – 2024


  • Operated Part 121-equivalent international and regional routes throughout South America, North America, Europe, and Oceania in transport category aircraft.
  • Accumulated 3630+ total flight hours, including over 3410+ hours in turbofan and 3680+ hours in multi-engine land aircraft, with significant exposure to IFR, night, and cross-country operations.
  • Conducted CRM-focused cockpit operations, supporting Captains in technical and strategic decision-making.
  • Participated in recurrent and advanced training, including simulator and ground school courses in Miami (Airbus) and Fort Lauderdale (Alliance Training Center) under FAA standards.
  • Held FAA Unrestricted ATP Certificate, A320 type rating, and DGAC-issued B787 unrestricted type rating.

Education

National Military Service - Air Force Cadet (4th Class)

Chilean Air Force Academy
El Bosque, Santiago
02.2013 - 2014.12

Associate of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

UCINF University
Santiago, Chile
07.2014 - 2016.07

FAA Commercial Single/Multi Engine IFR Certificate - Commercial Pilot Training

2Fly AIRBORNE Academy
Merritt Island, FL
08.2016 - 2017.06

DGAC A320 Type Rating Certificate -

Airbus Training Miami
Miami, FL
06.2018 - 2018.08

FAA ATP-CTP Certificate + A320 Type Rating -

Alliance Aviation
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2022 - 2022.10

DGAC B787 Type Rating Certificate -

CAE Santiago
Santiago, Chile
10.2023 - Current

AIRBUS

Skills

    - ICAO English Proficiency Level 6

- Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and (PBN) Approaches Training

- CAT II & III and PRM Approaches Training

- AIRBUS Pilot Instructor Course (Core Module)

- Positive Leadership Skills

- Assertive, clear and effective Communication Skills

- Crew Resource Management (CRM)

Affiliations

  • Member of the AOPA Aircraft Owners Pilot Association
  • Member of the ASPCH Chilean Pilot's association.
  • Member of the SPL Official Syndicate Organization of LATAM Airlines.

Additional Information

  • FAA Certificate Nº3878692
  • DGAC Certificate Nº4198
  • FCC Radio Operator Permit.
  • Valid Class-1 Medical Certificate.

Timeline

B737 Max First Officer

Allegiant Air
03.2025 - Current

A320 First Officer

Allegiant Air
05.2024 - 03.2025

DGAC B787 Type Rating Certificate -

CAE Santiago
10.2023 - Current

FAA ATP-CTP Certificate + A320 Type Rating -

Alliance Aviation
10.2022 - 2022.10

DGAC A320 Type Rating Certificate -

Airbus Training Miami
06.2018 - 2018.08

FAA Commercial Single/Multi Engine IFR Certificate - Commercial Pilot Training

2Fly AIRBORNE Academy
08.2016 - 2017.06

Associate of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

UCINF University
07.2014 - 2016.07

National Military Service - Air Force Cadet (4th Class)

Chilean Air Force Academy
02.2013 - 2014.12

B787 First Officer

LATAM Airlines S.A
5 2018 - 05.2024

AIRBUS
IGNACIO TAPIA VILACertified Airline Transport Pilot