Christopher Thatcher

• Operated Citation XLS+ (CE-560XL) as PIC in Part 91 owner operations under a Part 135 management structure, combining the regulatory rigor of 135 with the personalized service model of private aircraft ownership. • Functioned as the de facto flight department manager for a four-pilot, multi-aircraft operation — overseeing Citation XLS+ and King Air 200 programs simultaneously, responsible for pilot scheduling, crew coordination, training currency tracking, and recurrent compliance with no dedicated training or operations staff. • Ensured pilot qualifications and currency met FAA regulatory standards and insurance underwriting requirements across both Part 91 and Part 135 operational environments, proactively managing risk at the program level. • Managed all aspects of flight operations including regulatory compliance, maintenance coordination, scheduling, and owner relations — serving as the primary operational authority across both aircraft programs. • Maintained the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and owner satisfaction across domestic and international operations.

• Flew Citation Sovereign+ (CE-680) and Citation XLS+ (CE-560XL) as PIC for private owners in the finance and real estate sectors, gaining broad exposure to owner-operated Part 91 flight departments. • Managed all aspects of flight operations independently, maintaining the same standards of safety, discretion, and professionalism expected in managed and charter environments

• PIC in a Part 135 on-demand charter operation serving high-net-worth passengers and corporate clients on domestic and international routes. • Coordinated with dispatch and operations teams to execute complex, time-sensitive itineraries while maintaining the highest standards of safety and passenger service. • Built a strong reputation for professionalism, discretion, and reliable delivery of an exceptional client experience.

• First Officer on CRJ 200/700/900 in structured Part 121 airline operations, building strong CRM, SOP discipline, and crew coordination skills in a high-volume environment. • Supported PIC operations across a demanding schedule with consistent on-time performance and strict regulatory compliance.

• First Officer in Part 135 on-demand operations on the central California coast, supporting PIC in delivering safe, professional service to a repeat private clientele. • Developed strong situational awareness and crew coordination skills operating in a dynamic Part 135 charter environment with high expectations for passenger service and regulatory compliance.

• Provided ground and flight instruction to ab initio cadets under contract with a Chinese airline, managing structured lesson plans on time and within budget. • Developed strong instructional communication and standardization skills across multi-cultural training environments.

• Managed end-to-end training operations for two classes of 30 Chinese airline cadets — from student selection in China through private, instrument, multi-engine, and commercial certification — providing both flight and ground instruction while maintaining per-student budgets at or under $100,000. • Kept total program costs within a $6M+ budget across both cohorts, directly supporting contract profitability for the airline partner. • Delivered FAA-required ground and flight instruction on time and to standard, maintaining curriculum compliance and checkride readiness across a multi-cultural training environment.

• Led and managed teams of up to 12 personnel across high-pressure operational environments; oversaw training, performance, scheduling, and equipment accountability. • Executed operations as U.S. Army Infantryman, leading personnel through high-stakes, time-critical missions requiring sound judgment, disciplined execution, and composure under pressure — instincts that translate directly to cockpit decision-making and crew resource management.