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The captain, Alberto, had over 23 years of flying experience, including 5,600 total flight hours. Despite this experience, he had only accumulated around 230 hours flying the Challenger 605. He had recently completed recurrent training for this specific aircraft type, but there were signs of rushed decision-making and incomplete checklists during the briefing. Compounding the issue, Alberto’s visa status prevented his hiring as a permanent employee. This put him in a precarious position, where he hadn’t been authorized to fly for compensation, thus raising questions about the legality of his involvement in the flight.