John Hilgers
Plainville
Summary
Professional aviator with strong background in flight operations and navigation. Proven track record in ensuring safety, precision, and efficiency in various flight environments. Highly skilled in cockpit management, emergency procedures, and advanced aeronautical decision-making. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and consistently achieving mission-critical results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pilot & Flight Instructor
BirdDog Aviation, Stockton KS
Stockton, KS
02.2023 - Current
- Air Tractor 402b, Air Tractor 602, and Cessna 188 Ag Truck pilot for ag ops.
- Flight instructor in single & multi engine land, single engine sea, and tailwheel aircraft.
Pilot
High Plains Aerial, Victoria KS
Victoria, KS
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Air Tractor 402b pilot for ag ops.
- Cessna 188 Husky pilot for ag ops.
Pilot
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong China
Hong Kong, China
05.2007 - 08.2021
- First Officer on B747-400F and B747-8F for cargo operations throughout Europe, North America, Central America, and Asia. Awarded Captain position just prior to layoff due to COVID.
Education
B.S. - Mathematics
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.1999
Skills
- Single engine land: 2276
- Multi engine land: 12087
- Single engine sea: 33
- Dual given: 790
- Tailwheel: 1378
- Total Time: 14397
Timeline
Pilot & Flight Instructor
BirdDog Aviation, Stockton KS
02.2023 - Current
Pilot
High Plains Aerial, Victoria KS
09.2021 - 02.2023
Pilot
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong China
05.2007 - 08.2021
B.S. - Mathematics
Fort Hays State University
Certificates & Ratings
- ATP multi-engine land, Instrument airplane, Commercial single-engine land & sea, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI.