Rich Ling
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
2 type ratings • 7,600 total hours
Total Hours
7,600
Multi-Engine Hours
5,600
Jet Hours
3,800
Turboprop Hours
3,500
Type Ratings
GLOBAL 7500
Training date: Sep 2025
Training facility: CAE Las Vegas
2,250 hours in type
GLOBAL 6000
Training date: Nov 2024
Training facility: CAE Dallas
430 hours in type
Work Experience
Client Aviaiton Manager
Solairus Aviation
Currently managing a US based Part 91 flight department operating a Global 7500.
Deputy Chief Test Pilot
Bombardier
Experimental test pilot and manager of a team of highly qualified and experienced test pilots at the Bombardier Flight Test Center. Played a pivotal role in the development and certification of two clean sheet design Fly By Wire aircraft: C Series (now A220) and the Global 7500. Also flew development missions for the certification of the Global 5500/6500. Conducted technical demonstration flights in the Global 7500, including short runway operations in Gstaad and ultra long range ops.
Education
Electrical Engineering BEng hons
International Security Studies MLitt
Profile Overview
7,600
Total Flight Hours
2
Aircraft Types
12
Years Experience
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