Russell Spurlock
(310) 896-5553 • russell@russellspurlock.com
Summary:
ATP and CFII with an Embraer Phenom 300 (EMB-505) type rating and 1,761+ hours, currently flying
as a First Officer on the Phenom 300 with Elite Jets / Maxair (Part 135 charter). Brings
professional maturity, turbojet experience, and a genuine commitment to the charter and corporate
segment — not as a stepping stone, but as a long-term career.
Certificates & Ratings
- ATP AMEL
- EMB-505 Type Rating
- Commercial ASEL
- Commercial ASES
- CFI
- CFII
- Part 107 Drone
- 1st Class Medical
- FCC License
- US Passport
Flight Times
Total
1,761
PIC
1,642
Instrument
169
Cross-Country
654
Prev 12 Months
556
Multi-Engine
112
Turbine
32
Work History
09/26 - Present
First Officer : Embraer Phenom 300 – Elite Jets / Maxair (Naples, FL)
- Part 135 charter. Phenom 300 initial at Embraer CAE Dallas – ATP certificate and EMB-505 type rating
01/24 - Present
Right Seat : Eclipse 500, Citation Mustang, KingAir 350i, KingAir 300, Cirrus Vision Jet, Pilatus PC-12, Cessna 414, Beechcraft Baron, Beech 18
- Flying right seat, learning CRM skills from experienced pilots
Independent CFII @ KFMY
- Training Private, Instrument, Commercial and CFI/CFII students to the highest standards. Flying a wide variety of aircraft on a daily basis.
Ferry Pilot
- Recently ferried an RV6a from KFMY to KTOA coast to coast
Drone Op / Commercial
June '23 - Aug '24
Flight Training
Prior to June '23
Drone Operator for Film and TV, including 2 years on Top Gear America
Composer for Film and TV
Private Pilot - 2011
Sport Pilot - 2008
Aircraft Flown
Embraer Phenom 300, Eclipse 500, Citation Mustang, King Air 350i & 300, Pilatus PC-12, Cirrus Vision Jet,
Beech 18, Beechcraft 58 Baron, Beechcraft B36 & B35, Cirrus SR20, C10T (Silver Eagle Turbine), C414, C210, C182, C172, C172 (float), C150, PA44, PA30, PA28 ~ MOONEY M20 ~ RV10, RV6a, SeaRey, various Hang Gliders and Gliders
...more →
...more →
Avionics Experience
Collins Pro Line, G1000, G3000, Avio IFMS, G3x, G753, G5
Education
Embraer CAE Dallas - 2026
• ATP Certificate / EMB-505 Type Rating
ATP-CTP Course Completed
• 97% on written exam
Fort Myers Flying Club - 2024
• CFI & CFII Ratings
Paragon Flight Training - 2023
• IFR Rating / Commercial Ratings
• Single Engine / Multi Engine
Jones Brothers - 2023
• Commercial Seaplane
Angel City Flyers (Long Beach) - 2011
• PPL
Sky Riders Aviation - 2009
• Sport Pilot
High School Diploma - 1988
Volunteer
Fort Myers Flying Club; VP - Board Of Directors and Programs Chair
EAA Chapter 66; Monthly Safety Speaker
EAA Chapter 66; Monthly Safety Speaker
References
Professional references and letters of recommendation available upon request — or
download here.