London Z. Kassab

282568 Lake Hampton Rd, Hilliard, FL 32046

(904) 307-8180 | Londonzade@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

SLATE, PALM BEACH — FIRST OFFICER CL-65

Jan 2025 - PRESENT

  • Operated as First Officer on VIP Part 135 charter flights and a-380 shuttle flying for high-net-worth clients, ensuring the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Supported all phases of flight operations, including preflight planning, weather analysis, aircraft repositioning, and short-notice departures, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of aircraft systems and FAA regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong CRM and decision-making skills in dynamic environments, and upheld luxury service standards by ensuring the cabin was clean, presentable, and client-ready.

USAF FLORIDA AIR NATIONAL GUARD, JACKSONVILLE — CREW CHIEF

Feb 2020 - PRESENT

(Tactical Aircraft Maintenance F15/F35)

  • Performed and supervised scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fighter aircraft, ensuring mission readiness and operational safety in high-tempo environments.
  • Led daily inspections, troubleshooting, and launch/recovery operations, coordinating with pilots and maintenance teams to maintain peak aircraft performance and minimize downtime.

WHEELS UP, ATLANTA — FIRST OFFICER BE400A

MAR 2024 - JUN 2024

  • Operated as First Officer on Part 135 charter flights, supporting scheduled and on-demand operations across a variety of routes and conditions.
  • Collaborated with the PIC to manage flight planning, performance calculations, and enroute decision-making while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
  • Ensured timely departures, coordinated with ground crews and maintenance, and maintained a professional and safety-focused cockpit environment.

ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL, JACKSONVILLE — LEAD FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

MAR 2023 - FEB 2024

  • Instructed and mentored student pilots through Private, Instrument, and Commercial training, while overseeing standardization and safety practices across the instructor team.
  • Developed and implemented training procedures, conducted stage checks, and ensured FAA compliance and high student success rates.

EDUCATION

ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL, JACKSONVILLE — CERTIFICATES

MAY 2023 - MAR 2023

PPL, IR, COMM ASEL, COMM AMEL, CFI, CFII, MEI

HILLIARD MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH, HILLIARD — DIPLOMA

AUG 2015 - MAY 2019

DIPLOMA, DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDITS

PROJECTS

ZADE AVIATION — CEO, MANAGER

  • Founder and operator of ZADE AVIATION, delivering contract pilot services, aircraft management, and personalized flight instruction with a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism, and client-focused service.

CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS

  • COMMERCIAL ASEL/AMEL
  • CFI CFII MEI
  • FAA 1ST CLASS MEDICAL
  • US PASSPORT - CURRENT, UNRESTRICTED
  • BE-400 PIC
  • CL-65 SIC
  • ATP CTP COURSE
  • ATP WRITTEN EXAM

FLIGHT TIMES

TOTAL: 2000

PIC: 1340

MULTI: 600

XC: 1080

IMC: 190

NIGHT: 210

TURBINE: 500

DUAL GIVEN: 840

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Secret Clearance
  • USAF Aircraft Maintenance
  • USAF Launch and Recovery
  • Ops / Inspections
  • High Performance/Complex endorsement
  • Jump Pilot