Hey, my name is Giancarlo Chico and I am a certified commercial multi engine pilot looking to move up in part 121 and/or part 135/91 flight operations. I have worked as a Certified Flight Instructor and a corporate pilot for the past 4 years, and am excited to learn and grow as I continue along my career path.

Education

Long Island University - Brooklyn
MFA Writing and Producing for Television September 7, 2015 - May 18, 2017 I participated in a 2 year graduate program where I got to work at the Writers Studio in Brooklyn, NY and learn from Norman Steinberg, the screenwriter of Blazing Saddles.
California State University Fullerton
BA Communication: Radio-TV-Film September 7, 2009 - May 15, 2014 I earned my bachelors degree in Communications with an emphasis in Radio-TV-Film and a minor in Criminal Justice. Whilst studying for my bachelors degree, I got the amazing opportunity to learn from Bob Engels, the producer and writer of Twin Peaks, and Rosanne Welch, the writer of Beverly Hills 90210 and Touched by an Angel.
ATP Flight School
PPL ASEL, IFR, Comm ASEL, CFI, CFII, Comm AMEL, MEI July 5, 2021 - June 3, 2022 Enrolled in an accelerated pilot career program at ATP where I completed all flight training from 0 time to Multi Engine Instructor in 10 months.
Delta Professional Services
ATP-CTP March 31, 2025 - April 5, 2025 I enrolled in an ATP-CTP program with Delta Professional Services in April, 2025 and also passed the ATM knowledge test with 98%.

Work Experience

CFII
One Source Aviation October 15, 2024 - Present • Organizes aviation flight and ground lessons with a wide variety of clients in a safe and efficient manner. • Maintains all required records and endorsements. • Conducts discovery flights and recruits new clients to the business.
CFII
Aviators Flight Academy April 18, 2025 - September 11, 2023 • Organizes aviation flight and ground lessons with a wide variety of clients in a safe and efficient manner. • Maintains all required records and endorsements. • Conducts discovery flights and recruits new clients to the school.
Corporate Pilot
Western Construction Specialist Inc. July 3, 2024 - November 1, 2023 • Planned and flew cross country flights upon request of the employer. • Managed and coordinated aircraft maintenance and cleanliness with mechanic and crew. • Handled employer’s luggage and assets while providing satisfactory immediate customer service.
CFII
Pacific Air flight School July 27, 2023 - June 15, 2022 • Organizes aviation flight and ground lessons with a wide variety of clients in a safe and efficient manner. • Maintains all required records and endorsements. • Conducts discovery flights and recruits new clients to the school.

Highlights

Mentor for LPA (Latino Professionals in Aerospace)
February 10, 2025 I volunteer and mentor with LPA’s Aspiracion Mentorship Program, mentoring 2 up-and-coming pilots along their aviation journey. I also sometimes help work at LPA career day booth and events.
4Ever4Kids Foundation Volunteer
June 14, 2025 I also am a regular volunteer for the 4Ever4Kids Foundation charity events where I help coordinate other volunteers and run help donate and organize charity events that help the less fortunate in Los Angeles.
International Student Volunteer
July 4, 2011 I have participated in habitat conservation work in both Ecuador and Australia when I was in college. I helped preserve a natural reservation in the cloud forest in Ecuador, and I've also helped plant 10,000 trees in the south easter region of Australia.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 900 hrs
  • Last Training: April 21, 2022
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: ATP Flight School
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 52 hrs
  • Last Training: June 3, 2022
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: ATP Flight School
SR22
  • Time in Type: 161 hrs
  • Last Training: December 11, 2023
  • Training Type: High performance endorsement
  • Facility: On-the-job training
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 188 hrs
  • Last Training: October 15, 2024
  • Training Type: Check out
  • Facility: on-the-job training