Rich Ling
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
2 type ratings • 7,250 total hours
Total Hours
7,250
Multi-Engine Hours
5,400
Jet Hours
3,500
Turboprop Hours
3,500
Type Ratings
GLOBAL GLOBAL 6000
Training date: Nov 2024
Training facility: CAE Dallas
200 hours in type
GLOBAL GLOBAL 7500
Training date: Dec 2023
Training facility: CAE Dallas
2,150 hours in type
Work Experience
Client Aviaiton Manager
Solairus Aviation
Currently managing a US based Part 91 flight department with a Global 7500, 6500 and Cessna C208B Caravan amphibian.
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
7,250
Total Flight Hours
2
Aircraft Types
12
Years Experience
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