Terry O'Neill

Terry is an Irish pilot who works in Quito. His plane is a Beechcraft Bonanza, in which he has been flying passengers for 5 years. In his time working in Ecuador, he has become friends with the Jivaro people, and speaks their language. Terry flies the Hunts from Quito over the Andes to the village of Puyo, where they begin their trip down the Pastaza River.

Terry is known for his carefree attitude, even with regard to air safety. However, through incredible luck, he has somehow managed to avoid injury and death despite some close calls. He nearly collides with a fire engine when taking off from the airfield in Quito, and when landing in Puyo the plane's faulty brakes cause it to crash into a thatched hut. Fortunately, there are no injuries.