Pieter N. Black
Summary
Aviator specializing in safety management and operational oversight. Expertise in flight planning, crew resource management, and regulatory compliance, with a history of enhancing training programs and leading diverse teams. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and ensuring mission success in complex environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
G550 Captain: GV
Pacific Coast Jets LLC
Oakland
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Full time International Pilot in Command for a Part 91 account. Expertly meeting travel needs focused on safety service and integrity. Interpreting weather forecasts and local regulations meeting trip requirements.
- Review aircraft status, preflight in accordance with the airplane flight manual and check weather and facilities along the route and airports to be used to include alternate airports.
CJ2 Captain: CE525
Solairus Aviation
Leesburg
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Client Aviation Manager; PIC for a Part 91 account. Planning and execution to meet owners' needs.
- Managing aircraft scheduling, maintenance, personnel, and financial aspects of the account.
Standardization Instructor, Captain: GV / CE500
U.S. Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT)
JB Andrews
07.2018 - 06.2025
- Worldwide operation to transport senior leaders in support of the Army's Strategic goals.
- Led the improvement of the C-37 (GV) crew training program and aircraft procedures.
- Responsible for training, managing the proficiency of 25 pilots, 10 flight engineers, and 17 flight attendants across a fleet of six aircraft (3 CE500, 3 GV).
Instructor, Captain, Maintenance Pilot: BE-200 (C-12)
U.S. Army 1st Battalion 214th Aviation Regiment
Wiesbaden
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Progressed as an instructor to a standardization role. Trained incoming pilots and conducted check rides.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed the international transportation of senior military officials and civilian dignitaries across 37 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Egypt.
Instructor, Captain, Maintenance Pilot: BE-300 (RC-12X)
U.S Army 1st Military Intelligence Battalion
Wiesbaden
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Chosen to become an Army Instructor Pilot responsible for the unit's individual, crew, and collective training. During my service, I also spent time operating in Afghanistan, coordinating flights, personnel scheduling, and managing maintenance.
Safety Officer, Captain: BE-200, BE-300 (RC-12D/H/K)
U.S. Army 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion
Camp Humphreys
04.2011 - 07.2014
- Quickly advanced to Pilot in Command while overseeing a proactive aviation and ground safety program in a dynamic organization. Mainly learned the duties and responsibilities of the Aviation Safety Officer through self-study, regulations, and mentorship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL05-2015
Skills
- aircraft operations
- flight planning
- weather interpretation
- regulatory compliance
- Crew resource management
- problem solving
- team leadership
Flight Hours
Total Time: 5,205, Total PIC: 2,935, Total SIC: 1,925, AMEL: 4,980, AMEL PIC: 2,949, Turbojet: 1,848, Turbojet PIC: 1,070, G-V: 1,146, G-V PIC: 607
Certifications And Ratings
- FAA ATP AMEL: G-V, CE-500, CE-525, BE-300
- FAA First Class Medical, 01/26/26
- U.S. Passport, Current, Unrestricted
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator
Recent Training
- 06/01/25, CJ2 Initial, 141, FSI, Orlando, FL
- 10/01/25, G550 Recurrent, 61.58, CAE, Las Vegas, NV
- 11/01/26, IPC Recurrent, 30West
Personal Information
Available: ASAP
Accomplishments
- U.S. Army 4,000 flying hour safety award
- Meritorious Service Medal
- U.S. Army Air Medal
- Afganistan Campaign Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
Affiliations
- Volunteer youth soccer coach
- Chesapeake bay estuary clean up
Timeline
G550 Captain: GV
Pacific Coast Jets LLC
11.2025 - 05.2026
CJ2 Captain: CE525
Solairus Aviation
06.2025 - 08.2025
Standardization Instructor, Captain: GV / CE500
U.S. Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT)
07.2018 - 06.2025
Instructor, Captain, Maintenance Pilot: BE-200 (C-12)
U.S. Army 1st Battalion 214th Aviation Regiment
07.2015 - 07.2018
Instructor, Captain, Maintenance Pilot: BE-300 (RC-12X)
U.S Army 1st Military Intelligence Battalion
07.2014 - 07.2015
Safety Officer, Captain: BE-200, BE-300 (RC-12D/H/K)
U.S. Army 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion
04.2011 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical Worldwide