Zachary Gunner
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Aviation professional with 1,400+ flight hours, specializing as a Part 135 King Air 350 pilot at Clipper Aviation. Demonstrated expertise in mission safety and risk assessment under high pressure in both Part 91/135 & Crewed/Single Pilot operations. Dynamic flight instructor with a strong track record of student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FAR Part 135 King Air 350 Pilot
Clipper Aviation
Van Nuys, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Ensure missions are completed on-time and manage any delays from ATC, weather, AOG, etc.
- Operate within the parameters specified in the FARs and GOM.
- Perform risk assessment and complete FRAT to ensure safety of missions.
- Avionics: Proline Fusion, Proline 21, Garmin G1000NXI
A-Master CFI / Gold Seal - Instrument Airplane
Clipper Aviation
Van Nuys, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Aircraft: SR20, SR22, SR22T, DA42, B36TC, C150/2, C172, PA-28-161/181
- Avionics: Garmin 275, 500, 750, 1000, Cirrus Perspective/Perspective+
- Trained students for PPL, IR, COM, CFI-I, Flight Reviews, aircraft checkouts, endorsements, etc.
- Facilitated delivery and ferry of multiple new delivery Cirrus SR22T aircraft.
- NAFI Certified Associate Master CFI
FAR Part 91 Cirrus SR22T Pilot
Clipper Aviation
Van Nuys, CA
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Flew the Cirrus SR22T G6 for multiple private owners.
- Weekly missions to KMMH, KTVL, KSFO, KSDL, etc.
- Built extensive mountain flying experience in Sierra Nevada Range.
- Ensured safety of missions for owners, family, friends, and business partners.
Business Development Support Manager
Jet Aviation
Burbank, CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Organize and manage finances and structure of Large Cabin Part 91 & 135 flight departments.
- Provide administrative support to regions ACM, Charter, Staffing, & FBO sales directors by developing RFP's, proposals, presentations, agreements, and templates.
- Respond to RFQ/RFPs related to the acquisition of new real estate and joint venture FBO opportunities.
Education
BE300 PIC Type Rating -
CAE
Dallas, TX01-2025
ATP - CTP -
CAE
Las Vegas, NV10-2024
Crew Emergency Procedures -
Air Care FACTS
Van Nuys, CA02-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
California State University, Northridge
Los Angeles, CA04.2022
Skills
1400 Hours TT
1200 hours PIC
170 Hours Turbine
750 hours dual given
550 Hours HP
190 hours AMEL
120 Hours Instrument
100 Hours Night
Certification
- Commercial ASEL/AMEL BE300
- ATP-CTP / ATP Written 98%
- NAFI A-Master CFI / Gold Seal, Instrument Airplane
- FAA First Class Medical
- Endorsements: High Altitude, High Performance, Complex, Tailwheel, RVSM, UPRT/Spin
- Advanced Ground Instructor / Instrument Ground Instructor
- FCC Radio Station License
Extracurricular Activities
- Attendeded Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI on a Student Naval Aviator Contract. Elected as PT Division Officer, responsible for conducting Physical Training sessions for over 200 Future Naval Officers and Aviators.
- Awarded Southern California Business Aviation Association Career Level Up Scholarship.
- Nominated by Congressman Steve Knight to Attend U.S. Naval Academy.
- Competed in multiple Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi/No Gi Competitions.
Timeline
FAR Part 135 King Air 350 Pilot
Clipper Aviation
01.2025 - Current
FAR Part 91 Cirrus SR22T Pilot
Clipper Aviation
04.2024 - 01.2025
A-Master CFI / Gold Seal - Instrument Airplane
Clipper Aviation
01.2024 - Current
Business Development Support Manager
Jet Aviation
01.2021 - 01.2024
BE300 PIC Type Rating -
CAE
ATP - CTP -
CAE
Crew Emergency Procedures -
Air Care FACTS
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
California State University, Northridge