Simon Freitas
Flight Operations Manager
Where do you live?
Upstate New York
How long have you been flying?
Over 25 years
What makes Sol a special place to work?
Our company values and having a great team working together to exceed clients expectations while providing the best product.
Which of our company values resonates the most with you?
Hard work: this is a unique type of work.
Where is your favorite place that you have traveled to for work?
Had the opportunity to see many locations but the one that stands out in flying would be Fairbanks, AK.
What do you like most about your job?
I like giving pilots an opportunity to further their careers and share the unique experiences and challenges that come from aerial survey.
What have been some challenging moments for you at work?
In this line of work our pilots and management must be flexible and able to deal with last minute changes. No day is the same.
What excites you about our work?
What will come next; the future opportunities of aerial survey.
What makes Sol stand out from the competition?
I would have to say the people we have and the vision of the owner.
Favorite hobbies?
Biking, Swimming, Golfing, and yes gardening.
Do you have any pets?
We have a strong/loyal Beagle rescue; our family pack.
What are the first three things on your bucket list?
Continue travels; see the UK, Asia and of course space travel
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I enjoy the morning; love the opportunity to catch a sunrise.
Is there something you can’t live without?
I would have to say my family & friends.
Do you have any role models?
Without a doubt; my father.
What is one moment in your life that you would want to relive?
Our honeymoon
What or who is your inspiration? Why so?
Personal experiences inspire me to always keep learning and excel at what I need to do.
If you had to describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be?
Family-man, honest, loyal, friendly, adventurous.