Alejandro D. Ravelo

Lieutenant, U.S. Navy – Naval Aviator (Retired) U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain

  • USCG Master Captain and FAA Licensed Pilot available for yacht and aviation work.
  • 29 years of experience on power and sailboats around Florida, The Bahamas, Chesapeake Bay, and Gulf Coast, including competitive sailing.
  • U.S. Navy operational experience, as Mission Commander, in Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
  • Program management, operations, administrative, and logistical experience in both U.S. Navy Squadrons and U.S. Southern Command (DoD Command Center).
  • Trained in First Aid, AED, CPR, Basic Trauma/Stop the Bleed.
  • Spanish speaking, PADI Certified, Florida Class G Armed Security License.
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Professional Experience (2022–Present)

Head Captain, Anchor Yacht Rentals

Managed charter fleet of 250 vessels and approx. 300 freelance captains and crew. Ensured all vessels were operated safely, by qualified captains. Ensured charters were conducted in compliance with USCG law. Responsible for all charters and crew from the Florida Keys to the Space Coast — MAY to OCT 2022

Vessels Operated

119' U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol Craft, 88' Pershing, 85' Princess, 84' Mansion Yacht, 80' Azimut, 72' Princess, 68' Galeon, 62' Neptunus, 62' Azimut, 60' Absolute Prisma, 55' Princess, 55' Sea Ray Sundancer, 55' Azimut, 50' Tiara Convertible, 46' Azimut, 44' Tiara Coupe, various center consoles, yachts, and sailboats from 11–50 feet.

U.S. Navy Experience (2006–2021)

Operational Deployments in P-3C Orion and P-8A Poseidon Aircraft:

  • Operation Martillo: Drug interdiction Operations out of El Salvador — JUN 2014 to AUG 2014
  • Operation Inherent Resolve: Flew 33 combat missions out of Bahrain, against ISIS in Iraq — SEP 2014 to JAN 2015
  • Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Missions out of Okinawa, Japan — SEP 2016 to APR 2017

Non-flying Duties in Squadrons and U.S. Southern Command

  • Maritime Operations Officer: Tracked and reported to senior leadership the locations and statuses of all U.S., allied, and non-friendly military forces in Central and South America.
  • Quality Assurance Officer: Managed and directed all QA functions and inspections for 7 P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
  • Operations Scheduling Officer: Wrote and executed the daily and weekly flight schedule for 120 Naval Aviators.
  • Air Operations Officer: Coordinated logistical air movements of generals, admirals, foreign dignitaries, senior leadership, troops, and cargo between the U.S., Latin America, and Guantanamo Bay Naval Base.
  • Aircrafts Flown: P-8A Poseidon (Boeing 737-800), P-3C Orion, King Air B-200, T-34 Turbo Mentor, T-6 Texan, Cessna 172
  • Awards: Air Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Joint Service Achievement Medal; Navy Achievement Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Medal

Education & Credentials

  • United States Naval Academy — Bachelor of Science in International Relations — MAY 2011
  • Naval Aviator — JUN 2013
  • FAA Licensed Pilot (Multi-engine, Commercial, and Instrument Rated) — JUL 2013
  • P-8A Poseidon Mission Commander — FEB 2017
  • USCG Masters 25T Captain License (awaiting 200T) — JAN 2022
  • Master of Business Administration, University of Miami (currently enrolled with 4.0 GPA) — Spring 2024

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