Cody Williams
Pilot • Career Transition Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
4 type ratings • 500 total hours
Total Hours
500
Multi-Engine Hours
12
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
3
Type Ratings
C-182
DA-42
PA-28
PC-12
3 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
FAA First Class Medical
Issued May 2026
Multi-Engine Rating
Issued Feb 2026
Commercial Pilot License
Issued Jan 2026
Instrument Rating
Issued Jun 2021
Single Engine Rating
Issued Oct 2020
Private Pilot License
Issued Oct 2020
Work Experience
Senior Manager Communications
General Motors
Management of media communications for Chevy Motorsports and Chevy Bolt -Concepted and led team for product launch of 2027 Chevy Bolt at Universal Studios, hosting 40+ media, owners, and creators driving 90% positive sentiment in coverage -Crisis communications management with executives -Lead Chevy brand and motorsports communications for NASCAR, IMSA, INDYCAR, WEC, and Formula 1 (Cadillac). -Developed and hosted content creator programs at INDY 500 and DAYTONA 500 generating millions of earned media impressions. -Worked with professional drivers and athletes in high stress environments -Oversaw content production and managed deliverable timelines for reveals
Marketing Manager NorthEast
CLIF Bar and Company
Built CLIF Bar’s marketing program and field operations from scratch in New York City. Forecasted and managed $780k budget. Hired and managed team of 40+ people
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
James Madison University at Harrisonburg, VA
Profile Overview
500
Total Flight Hours
4
Aircraft Types
10
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Hi! I'm a marketing/ communications professional making a career transition to being a pilot. I have direct experience working with highly visible corporate executives, media, and professional athletes and high end clients. I've been building my flight experience strategically and am exploring PIC/SIC opportunities in multi-engine land or turbine aircraft.
Motorsports
Surfing
Snowboarding
General Aviation