Joe Persicone
About Joe Persicone
Joe Persicone is a Boeing 757/767 Captain currently employed at Cargojet since 2021. He has extensive experience in aviation, having held various positions including First Officer and Instructor Pilot at multiple airlines.
Work at Cargojet
Joe Persicone has been employed at Cargojet since 2021, serving as a Boeing 757/767 Captain. His role involves overseeing flight operations and ensuring the safety and efficiency of cargo transport. Prior to his current position, he worked at Cargojet as a Boeing 757/767 First Officer for a brief period in 2020. His experience at Cargojet contributes to the company's operational excellence in cargo aviation.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Before joining Cargojet, Joe Persicone accumulated significant experience in the aviation industry. He worked at Air Canada as a Boeing 767 First Officer from 2019 to 2020 and served as a 737 MAX Contract Instructor Pilot for four months in 2020. Additionally, he held the position of Boeing 737 Instructor Pilot at CAE from 2017 to 2019 and was a Boeing 737 Training Captain at Sunwing Airlines from 2011 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Joe Persicone studied at Canadian Flyers International, where he completed a program in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at ICS Canada, achieving a diploma in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician from 2006 to 2008. His educational background supports his extensive career in aviation.
Early Career in Aviation
Joe Persicone began his aviation career at Air Georgian Limited, where he worked as a Beech 1900 First Officer from 2009 to 2011. He also served as a Boeing 757/767 First Officer at Cargojet for four months in 2020. His early career experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in larger aircraft operations.