ATP-rated pilot and retired Brazilian Air Force Aviator with 2,760+ total flight hours and 32 years of distinguished military aviation service. Flight Leader, Mission Commander, and Air Defense Pilot (MIRAGE F-103) with multi-crew transport and military fighter instructional experience. Proven leader in flight safety, logistics, and international operations, possessing necessary command authority and airmanship to transition successfully to commercial airline operations.

Education

Brazilian Air Force Academy
Bachelors February 1, 1990 - November 26, 1993 The Brazilian Air Force Academy (Academia da Força Aérea - AFA) is the primary educational institution for training Brazilian Air Force officers. Located in Pirassununga, São Paulo, it is the largest air force academy in Latin America. It offers degree-granting courses in Aviation, Intendency (Supply/Administration), and Infantry.
Command and Staff Officer College
Post-Degree Military Education February 15, 2012 - December 5, 2012 The Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior da Aeronáutica (ECEMAR) is the Brazilian Air Force Command and Staff College. Located at the Air Force University (UNIFA) in Rio de Janeiro, it is the premier institution for training and educating mid-career and senior officers to prepare them for leadership, command, and general staff functions.
USAF Air War College
Diploma May 14, 2018 - May 20, 2019 The USAF Air War College (AWC), located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is the U.S. Air Force’s premier senior professional military education (PME) institution. It educates senior military officers (US and Foreign) and civilian leaders to think critically, develop national security strategy, and employ air, space, and cyberspace power.

Work Experience

Military Pilot
Brazilian Air Force March 15, 2022 - February 1, 1990 As an officer, I had important milestones along the career: • Operated Single-seat Turboprop and Turbojet; • Served as Flight Leader and MIRAGE (F-103) Air Defense Pilot; • Operated as PIC in multi-crew E-110 transport environment – logistics and personnel; • Served as Aircraft Commander responsible for crew coordination and flight safety; • Mission Commander and Package Leader for Complex Air Operations; • Performed IFR, night, NVG missions and adverse weather operations; • Participated in simulator evaluations, emergency procedures training; • Served as Simulator Instructor and Flight Instructor: AT-26, T-27, F-103, U-42, A-29 and NVG; and • Acted as Chief Pilot, Logistics/Contract Maintenance Manager and International Contract Manager.

Highlights

Flight Instructor – Fighter Leadership Course
December 10, 1997 Flight Instructor at Fortaleza Air Force Base in Brazil for 2 years, responsible for teach flight leadership within Fighter Branch.
Logistics & Contract Manager | Saab JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Acquisition Program | Mirage 2000
March 11, 2013 Logistics & Contract Manager - for Saab JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Acquisition Program & Mirage 2000 program in the Brazilian Air Force
Superior Airmanship Award recognition by the Brazilian Air Force
May 10, 2000 Due to an emergency landing on a MIRAGE III after a loss of canopy during combat training mission.
Operational Officer - Chief Pilot
January 15, 2008 In charge of Operational Sector of a A-29 Super Tucano Air Unit.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 21 hrs
  • Last Training: July 4, 2026
  • Training Type: Dual Receiver for Add on ASEL
  • Facility: Bellingham Aviation Services
AS350
  • Time in Type: 34 hrs
  • Last Training: April 12, 2018
  • Training Type: Initial and Recurrent
  • Facility: Brazilian Air Force
EMB 110
  • Time in Type: 225 hrs
  • Last Training: May 8, 2018
  • Training Type: Initial and Recurrent
  • Facility: Brazilian Air Force
PA-34
  • Time in Type: 2 hrs
  • Last Training: April 16, 2026
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: PLA Flight School (Brazil)
PA-34
  • Time in Type: 7 hrs
  • Last Training: June 12, 2007
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: Brazilian Air Force
  • Time in Type: 283 hrs
  • Last Training: September 14, 2007
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: Brazilian Air Force
Embraer
  • Time in Type: 1659 hrs
  • Last Training: March 11, 2022
  • Training Type: Routine Flights
  • Facility: Brazilian Air Force
B-737
  • Time in Type: 46 hrs
  • Last Training: January 12, 2026
  • Training Type: FAA Type Rating and Checkride
  • Facility: AeroStar Training Services