Santiago Moreno Escallon
Parkland
Summary
Skilled B777 Captain with strong situational awareness and regulatory compliance. Conducts flight inspections and emergency procedures to ensure passenger safety. Combines extensive aircraft operation experience with effective communication and cockpit resource management, enhancing navigational planning and safety protocols.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Captain,B777
United Airlines
Newark, NJ
09.1989 - 12.2025
- Verified aircraft readiness for flight through thorough pre-flight inspections.
- Operated B-777,B-767,B-757,B-737,B-747-400,B-727 to ensure safe and efficient passenger handling and transportation.
- Adhered to regulatory compliance standards throughout all flight operations.
- Identified any discrepancies between actual performance versus expected performance from assigned checklists before each takeoff and landing cycle.
- Coordinated cockpit resources throughout flight phases, ensuring effective altitude selection, navigation, and communication with Air Traffic Control.
- Operated aircraft according to FAA regulations while adhering to company policies and standard operating procedures.
- Utilized advanced avionics systems such as FMS for navigation purposes.
- Maintained situational awareness in order to make informed decisions regarding weather conditions, air traffic control instructions, and potential hazards en route.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections, briefings, and emergency procedures to enhance safety for passengers and crew.
- Communicated effectively with cabin crews in order to ensure a safe environment for passengers throughout the duration of the flight.
- Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance.
First officer B-727
Sam/Avianca airlines
Bogota, Cundinamarca
09.1985 - 08.1989
- Operated aircraft safely during domestic and international flights.
- Collaborated with pilot to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operation from takeoff to landing.
- Operated aircraft controls in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
- Assisted in navigation planning and continuously monitored aircraft systems to ensure safe flight operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of aviation regulations and company policies to ensure compliance during all flight operations.
- Reviewed navigational charts, manuals, and other reference materials prior to each flight.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation
Miami Dade Community College
Miami05-1981
Skills
- Aircraft operation
- Navigational planning
- Flight inspections
- FMS utilization
- Emergency procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Cockpit resource management
- Safety protocols
- Communication skills
- Situational awareness
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native
Native
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot B-777,B-767,B-757, B-747-400,B-737
Timeline
Captain,B777
United Airlines
09.1989 - 12.2025
First officer B-727
Sam/Avianca airlines
09.1985 - 08.1989
Associate of Science - Aviation
Miami Dade Community College