Ion Iliescu
Director Of Flight Operations; ; Commercial Pilot; Police Officer
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Managing/flying multiple Twin Cessna aircraft operations, Former Assistant Chief Instructor. Highly experienced Police Officer with 20+ years in diverse law enforcement positions, with an emphasis on customer service. Natural leader with decisive nature and ability to communicate and work effectively and safely in a team environment. Seeking long-term part-time flying opportunity.
Overview
13
13
Certificates
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Flight Operations; Commercial Pilot
Collins Aviation Services
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated fleet maintenance and pilot training to exceed FAA standards.
Commercial Pilot - Cessna 414/421
On Top Aviation LLC - "Love Cloud"
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted Part 91 Scenic Tours of the Las Vegas Valley.
Technical Advisor - Major Motion Picture
"Flight Risk" Productions INC
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Advised Director, Cast, and Production Staff on Aviation-Related Technical Matters regarding the film "Flight Risk."
CFI/CFII/MEI; Asst. Chief Instructor
Chennault Flying Service
10.2022 - 12.2025
- Specialized in Instructor Pilot Mentoring and Student Stage/End of Course Checks.
AGI/IGI & CFI/CFII
702 Helicopters
01.2022 - 10.2022
Police Officer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
07.2006 - Current
- Awarded department Medal of Honor on two separate occasions.
- Worked in MD500 helicopter as part of LVMPD Air Support Unit.
11B - Infantry
United States Army
10.2003 - 05.2005
- Graduated United States Army Infantry School and United States Army Airborne School (Jump School).
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
05.2001 -
Skills
Customer Service
Organization and Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Calm Under Pressure
Problem Solving/Decision Making
17 Years of Instructional Experience
Working Knowledge of Advanced Systems
SME- Garmin Navigation/Autopilot Systems
ForeFlight
Jeppesen Charts
Crew Resource Management
Collins Proline 21 FMS
Cessna 172/182/T182/340/414/421/TTX
Diamond DA40/40NG/42/50/62
Cirrus SR20/22
Boeing 737-800 FFS
Certification
Instrument Rating - Airplane
Timeline
Director of Flight Operations; Commercial Pilot - Collins Aviation Services
06.2024 - Current
Commercial Pilot - Cessna 414/421 - On Top Aviation LLC - "Love Cloud"
03.2024 - 12.2025
Technical Advisor - Major Motion Picture - "Flight Risk" Productions INC
06.2023 - 07.2023
Multi Engine Instructor
11-2022
CFI/CFII/MEI; Asst. Chief Instructor - Chennault Flying Service
10.2022 - 12.2025
CFII - Airplane
07-2022
CFI - Airplane Single Engine Land
05-2022
AGI/IGI & CFI/CFII - 702 Helicopters
01.2022 - 10.2022
Commercial Single & Multi Engine Land Certificate
09-2021
Advanced & Instrument Ground Instructor
03-2021
Instrument Rating - Airplane
06-2020
Police Officer - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
07.2006 - Current
11B - Infantry - United States Army
10.2003 - 05.2005
Redlands Community College - Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice
05.2001 -
Carson Long Military Institute - High School Diploma,
05.2001 -