Luca Puopolo

Luca Puopolo is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a First Officer for FedEx feeder operations at IFL Group since January 2023, specializing in cargo operations across the Caribbean and Central America. Prior to this role, Luca held positions as a Captain at Island Air Charters, First Officer on Dassault Falcon 2000 aircraft with Liberty Jet Management and Jet Access, and gained instructional experience as a Flight Instructor for both airplanes and helicopters at multiple institutions including Pilot Training America and HelicopterAcademy.com. Luca's diverse background also includes commercial piloting and flight instruction with ALS Safety Corp and Nature Coast Helicopter, as well as work as a commercial pilot for Boatpix.Com Inc. Education includes a degree in Clinical Engineering from Sapienza Università di Roma, and studies in Afro-Cuban culture and dance from the University of Havana and Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de la Havana, alongside certification as a personal trainer from Lionel University. Additionally, Luca has experience as a Kung Fu instructor at Il Soffio del Drago.