MICHAEL BARRETT
International Captain
Buford
Summary
Safety-conscious International Captain with over 30+ years and 11,000+ hours of accident / Incident free flying. Former Chief Pilot with exceptional leadership, planning and program management skills developed while managing international business aviation flight departments in Africa.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
International Captain, GV Series & CL300
Enterprises Aviation LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Sr. Captain on Gulfstream GV series and Challenger 300 aircraft
- Responsible for all aspects of Domestic and Intl trips (Logistics planning, flight planning, performance and W&B calculations)
International Captain, G600
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
5 2019 - 03.2022
- Fly Sr Leadership and VIP's domestically and internationally on company Gulfstream G600 aircraft.
- Perform all Crew Scheduling, Excellent knowledge of PFM Flight Scheduling software
- Collaborate with Executive Admin, Dispatchers, Crew and Management to ensure adherence to all company and regulatory policies are complied with.
Contract Captain, Gulfstream G450/550
JET PROFESSIONALS INC
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided Worldwide Gulfstream Contract Pilot services
- Exclusive monthly retainer for The Coca-Cola Co. Aviation - Atlanta, GA through Jet Professionals Inc.
Captain, CL300 & G550
NCR / Fidelity
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Transported company executives on Challenger 300 / Gulfstream G550 aircraft to destinations domestic and international.
- Maintained records of daily activities with Rockwell Collins POS software and Arinc Direct Flight Planning software, including weather, flight planning, e-apis filing, crew and passenger databases.
Chief Pilot / Sr. Captain, G450
AZIKEL AIR LTD
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Responsible for oversight of all Flight Department Operations (Budgeting, Staffing, Accounting, Maintenance, Scheduling).
- Prepared Presentations for CEO / Company Executives (Budget forecasting and flight department utilization).
- Setup and Delivery of new G450 aircraft.
- Executed Worldwide Part 91 Operations (Nigerian 5N-registered, Aircraft Based in Abuja, Nigeria).
- Managed team of 5 direct reports (Pilots, Flight Attendants and maintenance personnel)
Owner / Founder
MYJETOPS INC
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Created vision and mission for Business Aviation - International Trip Support company and kept employees focused on achieving both.
- Managed all aspects of business aircraft operations worldwide - Pre-Trip Support, In-flight Support, Fuel arrangements, Flight Planning, Permits, Accounting
- Provided Concierge level service for Crew & VVIP passengers
Chief Pilot /Senior Captain, G550
PETROWEST OPERATIONS SERVICES SA
09.2008 - 12.2014
- Responsible for oversight of all Flight Department Operations (Budgeting, Staffing, Accounting, Maintenance, Scheduling).
- Managed Aircraft Fleet (2-G550 Ultra Long Range Aircraft, 1- King Air 350)
- 10 Direct Reports (6 pilots, 3 Flight attendants, Director of Maintenance)
- Performed Worldwide Part 91 (Private) Flight Operations based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management / Flight Technology
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL 08.1990 - 07.1999
High School Diploma -
Granville High School
Granville, NY 09.1986 - 06.1990
Skills
Gulfstream / Challenger Captain with Worldwide Operational Experience
Knowledgeable with PFM Flight Management Software
Expertise in Domestic / Intl flight planning
Knowledgeable in Aircraft Maintenance Programs (CMP)
Accomplishments
- Gulfstream Customer Advisory Board Member (2013-2016) - Large Cabin - Product and Reliability Enhancement Committee
- Developed / Implemented a Flight Crew scholarship and internship program for young Nigerians to be afforded the same opportunities as foreign flight crews operating in Nigeria.
- Supervised team of 10 direct reports while Chief Pilot at Petrowest Operations Services SA
- Attended Georgia State Van Allen Group Business Aviation Leadership Class- Completed, Sept 2021
Timeline
International Captain, GV Series & CL300
Enterprises Aviation LLC
03.2022 - Current
Captain, CL300 & G550
NCR / Fidelity
11.2018 - 04.2019
Contract Captain, Gulfstream G450/550
JET PROFESSIONALS INC
07.2016 - 05.2019
Chief Pilot / Sr. Captain, G450
AZIKEL AIR LTD
05.2015 - 06.2016
Owner / Founder
MYJETOPS INC
01.2010 - 06.2016
Chief Pilot /Senior Captain, G550
PETROWEST OPERATIONS SERVICES SA
09.2008 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management / Flight Technology
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
08.1990 - 07.1999
High School Diploma -
Granville High School
09.1986 - 06.1990
International Captain, G600
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
5 2019 - 03.2022