Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as an AW139 Search and Rescue Pilot at Avincis since March 2024. Previously, Daniel served in various roles within the Portuguese Air Force from March 2011 to March 2024, including 751 SQN Commander, AW101 Pilot Instructor, Flight Operations Director, Standardization/Evaluation Chief Officer, AW101 Captain, Flight Planning Officer, and AW101 Co-Pilot. Additionally, Daniel worked as a Helicopter Fire Fighting Pilot at AFOCELCA from June 2018 to September 2023. Daniel's educational background includes completing the 7th EDA Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course through the European Defence Agency and a promotion course at Instituto Universitário Militar, alongside training with the USAF and a degree in Military Aeronautical Sciences from the Portuguese Air Force Academy.