John F. Rupert
Miami Florida 33157
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Qualifications
Twenty years of experience in 14CFR121 and 14CFR129 airline management, including General Manager, Vice President of Operations, Director of Operation, and Chief Pilot.
Management Experience
Amerijet International Airlines – Manager of Training
World Atlantic Airlines – Vice President / Director of Operations
Caribbean Sun Airlines, Inc. – General Manager / Director of Operations
Laker Airways Limited (Bahamas) – Director of Operations (14CFR129)
Falcon Air Express – Vice-President of Operations, B-727 Captain, Check Airman
Laker Airways, Inc. – Director of Operations
Grand Airways – Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Captain, Check Airman
Flight Experience
21,000 hours flight time
Type rated on DC-10, L-1011, B-727, DC-9, and L-188.
Previously qualified B-727 and DC-9 instructor pilot “All seats”
Professional Experience
Amerijet International Airlines, Miami, FL
Manager of Training May 2016 – May 2018
Responsible for pilot training and maintaining pilot and flight engineer training and records
World Atlantic Airlines, Inc. Miami, FL March 2009 – August 2014
Vice President/Director of Operations
Responsible for oversight of all aspects of flight operations and Operational control.
Falcon Air Express, Inc. Doral, FL Aug 2008 – March 2009
Director of Operations
Responsible for oversight of all aspects of flight operations and operational Control.
Caribbean Sun Airlines, Inc. Miramar, FL May 2004 – Aug 2008
General Manager/ Director of Operations
Responsible for the operations and leadership of Caribbean Sun Airlines and Operational Control.
Laker Airways (Bahamas) Ft. Lauderdale, FL Jan 2002 – May 2004
Director of Operations 14CFR129 Flight Operations
Responsible for oversight of all aspects of flight operations and operational Control
This position also required compliance with Bahamian regulations as well as US FAA/DOT regulations.
Omni Air International Tulsa, OK Apr 2000 – Jan 2002
Airline Transport Pilot, Captain DC-10
Falcon Air Express Miami, Florida Dec 1997 – Apr 2000
Vice President/Director of Operations Captain B-727
Responsible for oversight of all aspects of flight operations and operational Control.
Captain and Check Airman, B-727 aircraft. FAA designated Check Airman for B-727, "All Seats."
John F. Rupert
18599 Southwest 87th Court
Miami, Florida 33157
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Laker Airways, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Apr 1997 – Dec 1997
Director of Operations
Responsible for oversight of all aspects of flight operations and operational Control
Scheduled, coordinated and supervised a charter flight in support of the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, during his 1997 visit to South America.
The Presidential Charter flight was scheduled with less than one week notice and involved a White House meeting, coordination with the White House travel staff and the crew of Air Force One.
American International Airways Ypsilanti, MI Oct 1996 – Apr 1997
Airline Transport Pilot Captain L-1011
Rich International Airways Miami, Florida Mar 1996 – Sept 1996
Airline Transport Pilot Captain L-1011
Grand Airways Las Vegas, NV Nov 1993 – Jan 1996
Director of Operations/Chief Pilot/Captain DC-9
FAA designated Check Airman DC-9, "All Seats."
Conducted all aspects of pilot training including aircraft maneuvers required for aircraft ratings, initial operating experience and line checks.
Education/Technical Training
United States Navy Flight Training
Bachelor of Science Degree, Upper Iowa University
Carl Sandburg High School
Personal Data
Height: 75”
Weight: 220 lbs
Health: Excellent, non-smoker
Hobbies
Professional Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing judge (46 world title fights), tennis, jogging, weight training