Giovanni Faraca

Background

About Giovanni Faraca

A retired Army Aviator with 25 years of exceptional service and over 5,200 accident/incident-free flight hours. 14+ years were spent with the 160th SOAR “Night Stalkers”, where I was fortunate to lead and work alongside the highest-performing teams in U.S. Special Operations, executing no-fail missions globally in defense of our nation. Deciding to pivot into fixed-wing aviation as my post-military career, I completed all of my required ratings, including Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)- Airplane Multiengine Land. I hold PIC type ratings in the CE-750 (Citation X) as well as S-70 and S-70M (Black Hawk helicopter). Currently, I operate as a Captain with Baker Aviation, where I leverage my leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and safety-first mentality to conduct Part 135 Charter Operations. Aviation record includes nearly 1,100 combat flight hours, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL) Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land Commercial Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument: Helicopter FCC Restricted Radio Operators Permit FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate Current U.S. Passport PIC Type Ratings: S-70, S-70M, & CE-750