Juliana Turchetti was born on October 5, 1979, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She was a mother and seasoned aviator with a rich background in aeronautics. At 45 years old, she had developed a diverse skill set in aviation, becoming fluent in English while also possessing intermediate proficiency in Italian and Spanish.

Juliana held an FAA Commercial Pilot License, which includes ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land), ASES (Airplane Single Engine Sea), and IR (Instrument Rating). In Brazil, she earned various licenses from ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), including CPL (Commercial Pilot License), INVA (Instrument Rating), IR (Instrument Rating), and PLA (Pilot License for Agricultural Aviation).

With an impressive total of 6,489 flight hours, Juliana’s experience encompassed a wide range of aircraft and flying conditions:

• Complex Aircraft: 1,900 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC)
• High-Performance Aircraft: 4,603 hours PIC
• Tailwheel Aircraft: 4,053 hours PIC
• Seaplane: 91 hours PIC
• Turboprop Aircraft: 1,523 hours PIC, including crop dusting and ferry time
• Fire Boss: 65 hours
• Air Tractor 402 & 502: 881 hours PIC
• Ayres Thrush 510/660: 577 hours PIC
• Turbojet: 1,800 hours as Second-in-Command (SIC)
• Boeing 727 & 737: Significant experience in these aircraft
• Flight Instructor: 18,000 hours, showcasing her dedication to training the next generation of pilots
• Twin Engine Piston Aircraft: 26 hours PIC

Additionally, Juliana had international ferry experience, totaling 250 hours PIC, across territories such as the USA, Canada, the Caribbean, and South America. With a robust portfolio of licenses and extensive flight experience, Juliana was a highly qualified and versatile pilot, committed to excellence in aviation.