Pieter Black

A transitioning U.S. Army GV/G550 Aviator with over 20 years of diverse aviation operations and safety experience. Over 13 years of military fixed-wing international flying experience, 7 years while residing overseas, providing mid and long-range executive air transportation for US and Allied top military and civilian leaders throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, the Middle East, and North America. FLIGHT EXPERIENCE Total 4,523 PIC 2,840 SIC 1,708 Turbine 4,446 Instructor 891 Last 12M 228 (02/28/24) CERTIFICATIONS AND RATINGS FAA ATP - AMEL | G-V, CE-500, BE-300 Type Ratings FAA First Class Medical U.S. Passport: Current, Unrestricted FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit EXPERIENCE Standardization Instructor, Captain: GV/CE-560 Jul 18 - Present U.S. Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT) Joint Base Andrews, MD • Improved C-37 crew training program and company process, increasing efficiency and improving safety. Revised and rewrote the Army’s C-37 Aircrew Training Manual. • Promote CRM and effective communication to work with flight crew to provide safe and reliable transport. • Provide mentorship to first officers and junior captains. Accomplish and oversee the training and proficiency of flight standards for 25 pilots in a fleet of six aircraft. Instructor, Captain, Maintenance Pilot: BE-200 (C-12) Jul 15 - Jul 18 U.S. Army 1st Battalion 214th Aviation Regiment Wiesbaden, Germany • Coordinated and performed training for incoming pilots, annual and periodic evaluations. Incorporated CRM and TEM into all phases of training. • Preformed planning, coordination, and execution of international transportation of senior military officials and civilian dignitaries across 37 countries around Europe, the Middle East, and Egypt. • Confirmed proper function of aircraft and systems prior to returning to service after maintenance actions for a fleet of five King Air 200s. Instructor, Captain, Maintenance Pilot: BE-300 (RC-12X) Jul 14 - Jul 15 U.S Army 1st Military Intelligence Battalion Wiesbaden, Germany • Learned valuable leadership and technical experience from senior captains and progressed in my training before and during deployment. • Effectively managed the unit’s individual, crew, and collective training for deployed pilots. Administered scheduling of flights, personnel, and directed maintenance priorities. • Developed the training program for incoming pilots replacing our detachment in the Afghanistan theater. Focused on teaching teamwork and effective communication. Safety Officer, Captain, Unit Trainer: BE-200, BE-300 (RC-12D/H/K) Apr 11 - Jul 14 U.S. Army 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion Camp Humphreys, South Korea • Quickly assumed captain responsibilities and was given the responsibility for training the units mission of sensitive reconnaissance operations. • Selected to be in the first crew to train on the RC-12K as the unit transitioned to newer aircraft. • Managed proactive aviation and ground safety programs in a dynamic organization. Largely learned the Aviation Safety Officer duties and responsibilities through self teaching, regulations, and mentorship. EDUCATION May 2015 B.S. Professional Aeronautics Embry-Riddle University - Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL Feb 2011 Fixed Wing Qualification U.S. Army Dothan, AL Sep 2010 Rotary Wing Flight School U.S. Army Ft. Novosel, AL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Youth Soccer Assistant Coach: coached and mentored girls ages 5-6. Alexandria, VA. 2023 Chesapeake Bay Waterway Cleanup: cleanup trash from streams quarterly. Alexandria, VA. 2019-2024 Family Running Club: non-profit group holds annual fundraiser for various charities. Greater DC area. 2018-2024