Richard LeBlanc

Current and qualified in the BBD-700 Global Express (6000 and 6500, including differences traiing) as well as the King Air 350.

Corporate Chief Pilot responsible for flying operations across the entire company. Manages a fleet of company owned and operated King Air 350s, Bombardier Challenger 650s and Bombardier Global 6500s. Responsible for fleet management, pilot and aircrew training, scheduling and currencies. Qualified and current in Global 6500 and King Air 350.

Corporate Chief Pilot responsible for flying operations across the entire company. Manages a fleet of company owned and operated King Air 350s, Bombardier Challenger 650s and Bombardier Global 6500s. Responsible for fleet management, pilot and aircrew training, scheduling and currencies. Qualified and current in Global 6500 and King Air 350.

Trained Afghan Air Force and Afghan Special Operations forces in flight operations and maintenance. Responsible for entire supply chain for sustainment of Mi-17 helicopters and PC-12 aircraft. Increased program revenue over 50% by demonstrating greater capability and service. Garnered sole source follow-on contract worth up to $726M. Captured key $734M US Army ISR program; successfully transitioned numerous CONUS and OCONUS sites in 60 days or less. Increased customer's missions by 25% during demanding transition. Lead a team performing ISR integration, modifications, deployment and testing.

Trained Afghan Air Force and Afghan Special Operations forces in flight operations and maintenance. Responsible for entire supply chain for sustainment of Mi-17 helicopters and PC-12 aircraft. Increased program revenue over 50% by demonstrating greater capability and service. Garnered sole source follow-on contract worth up to $726M. Captured key $734M US Army ISR program; successfully transitioned numerous CONUS and OCONUS sites in 60 days or less. Increased customer's missions by 25% during demanding transition. Lead a team performing ISR integration, modifications, deployment and testing.

Directed over 300 personnel managing the DoD's largest supersonic national major range and test facility with a budget over $30M supporting critical development of US and allied warfighting capabilities, comprised of 7,000 sorties annually, 82 test program customers and over 400 weapon platforms and systems. Directed planning and garnered Congressional & Air Force executive support to pursue a significant interagency, multi-year land and air space expansion to meet vital evolving internal and external test, training and acquisition customer requirements.

Directed over 300 personnel managing the DoD's largest supersonic national major range and test facility with a budget over $30M supporting critical development of US and allied warfighting capabilities, comprised of 7,000 sorties annually, 82 test program customers and over 400 weapon platforms and systems. Directed planning and garnered Congressional & Air Force executive support to pursue a significant interagency, multi-year land and air space expansion to meet vital evolving internal and external test, training and acquisition customer requirements.

Led and transformed an operational F-16 wing with 63 aircraft and 2,000 personnel. Rapidly identified negative drivers for under-performing maintenance complex and implemented changes resulting in a 50% increase in mission capable rates and regained Global Response Force combat capability in support of national taskings. Hand selected as Safety Board President for F-15E Class A flight mishap in UAE. Developed comprehensive mishap analysis, root causes and recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Planned, coordinated and executed the first Air Force operational F-35 beddown, collaborating with the Joint Program Office, Air Force and host wing leadership to plan the operational transition and construction of 33 projects valued at $76M to support 72 F-35 aircraft and associated personnel.

Led and transformed an operational F-16 wing with 63 aircraft and 2,000 personnel. Rapidly identified negative drivers for under-performing maintenance complex and implemented changes resulting in a 50% increase in mission capable rates and regained Global Response Force combat capability in support of national taskings. Hand selected as Safety Board President for F-15E Class A flight mishap in UAE. Developed comprehensive mishap analysis, root causes and recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Planned, coordinated and executed the first Air Force operational F-35 beddown, collaborating with the Joint Program Office, Air Force and host wing leadership to plan the operational transition and construction of 33 projects valued at $76M to support 72 F-35 aircraft and associated personnel.

Organized and led a cross-functional staff of 1,200 personnel, including the Combined Air Operations Center, supporting combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Engaged and strengthened relationships with 16 international partners to resolve politically sensitive and vital operational and strategic issues.

Organized and led a cross-functional staff of 1,200 personnel, including the Combined Air Operations Center, supporting combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Engaged and strengthened relationships with 16 international partners to resolve politically sensitive and vital operational and strategic issues.