Natalie Zapata
Weston,FL
Summary
Passionate and safety-focused pilot with extensive experience in international operations throughout the Caribbean and South America.
Commercial multi-engine pilot with an instrument rating.
Endorsements: high altitude, high performance, complex aircraft, RVSM, and Radio Operator License.
Proficient in operating LR-JET (SIC), LR-45 (SIC), and LR-60 (SIC) aircraft.
Current First Class Medical Certificate valid until 11/31/26.
Citizenships: Colombia, Costa Rica, and United States.
Address:2425 Deer Creek Rd, Weston, Florida, 33327
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Pilot
LRED AVIATION CORPORATION
Fort Lauderdale
12.2024 - Current
- Analyzed weather conditions to determine safe flight routes and alternatives.
- Documented flight logs, maintenance records, and compliance with aviation regulations.
- Reported maintenance issues discovered during pre-flight checks or while in flight to ground staff.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted altitude or route as necessary.
Front Line Concierge
Banyan Air Service
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinated with dispatch and crew members to ensure smooth operations between arrivals and departures.
- Deep knowledge of 91 through 135 operations in the aviation industry.
Food and Beverage Associate
Midtown Athletic Club
Weston, FL
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept up-to-date with current menu items, specials, promotions, pricing, policies.
Education
Multi Engine - Aviation
Roger Smith (MEI)
Shiloh, NC04-2024
PPL,IR,CPL - Aviation
Wayman Aviation
North Perry Airport (KHWO)03-2024
High School Diploma -
Cypress Bay High School
Weston, FL05-2022
Skills
- Safety management
- Effective communication
- High performance aircraft operation
- High altitude operations
Flight Time
Total Time: 613
Night: 76.6
Instrument: 275.6
Jet/turbine: 295.9
Multi Engine: 302.9
PIC: 238.7
Cross Country: 384.6
Certification
- Commercial multi-engine pilot with instrument rating, LR-JET, LR-45, LR-60
Affiliations
- Women in Aviation
- Miami Pilots Association
Languages
- Bilingual in English and Spanish languages
Timeline
Contract Pilot
LRED AVIATION CORPORATION
12.2024 - Current
Front Line Concierge
Banyan Air Service
08.2024 - 03.2025
Food and Beverage Associate
Midtown Athletic Club
04.2023 - 07.2024
Multi Engine - Aviation
Roger Smith (MEI)
PPL,IR,CPL - Aviation
Wayman Aviation
High School Diploma -
Cypress Bay High School