Robbie Schaefer

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About Robbie Schaefer

Dear Network, welcome to my profile. Aviation is more than a profession for me—it’s a lifelong passion. With over 15 years of experience as a professional pilot, I’ve consistently pursued operational excellence, mastered personal and professional challenges, and upheld the highest safety and service standards in the industry. My career began in charter operations in Germany, flying holiday passengers across Europe. Early on, I joined one of the most reputable business-class airlines of its time—PrivatAir. There, I spent nearly five years operating flights across Central Africa, the USA, India, and Europe. In addition to flying, I contributed to the training department as a Crew Resource Management (CRM) Instructor. Following PrivatAir’s unfortunate closure in 2018 due to financial reasons, I joined VistaJet Ltd—a globally recognized and award-winning business aviation charter company known for its commitment to excellence. Over the past seven years, I’ve flown to more than 90 countries, tackled complex operational environments, and operated the Global and Global 7500 as First Officer, Cruise Relief Captain, and now Captain. Our worldwide operations serve high-net-worth individuals, VVIPs, government officials, and royal families, delivering an unmatched five-star charter experience. I’m always eager to connect, share insights, and explore future professional opportunities. Thank you for visiting my profile—I look forward to meaningful exchanges. Summary of Qualifications: • CRMT Examiner | 8+ years of experience • EASA ATPL • Total Flight Time: hours • hrs – Global 7500 • hrs – B737 (300–900 / BBJ) • 1800 hrs – Global • 200 hrs – SEP/MEP • hrs – PIC / PICUS / Cruise Relief Captain • 250 hrs – FNPT/FFS Type Ratings & Endorsements: • B737 300–900 (current) • Global 7500 (current) • BD700 (expired 2021) • ETOPS / NAT HLA / RVSM / CPDLC / PBN • Maintenance Check Flight Approval • Guernsey & Bermuda validations (both expired) Visas: • United States: B1/B2 & C1/D • Canada • Australia • China • India • Saudi Arabia