Jose Antonio Dugarte

Jose Antonio Dugarte currently serves as an Embraer Phenom 300E Captain at Summit Aviation in Bozeman, MT, since September 2023. Prior to this role, Jose worked as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Banyan Air Service for a brief period in August to September 2023. With extensive experience at Aerotecnica, S. A. from 1999 to 2023, roles included Embraer EMB-500 Captain, Director of Maintenance, Beechcraft King Air E90 Captain, and Engineering and Customer Support Manager. Additionally, Jose held the position of Maintenance Manager at Aerotecnica Jet Services, responsible for maintaining a fleet of Embraer Phenom 100 Jets. Jose began a career in aviation maintenance as an Aviation Maintenance Technician Helper, gaining foundational skills in aircraft maintenance. Jose holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, obtained in 2011.