David Riddle

Leads the operation and maintenance of a small collection of fixed/rotary wing assets for a private family. G650 pilot with over 30 years of professional aviation experience and 7,000 hours of flight time.

Led Houston's largest aviation charter company; managed $25M in assets to include 5 company owned aircraft. Supervised over 100 personnel and multi-million-dollar facilities with annual revenues of over $40M. Growth was prioritized; increased managed aircraft from 18 to 27; an increase of 33% in 18 months. Quality of life/job initiatives reduced employee turnover from 40% to 8% - saved significant training costs.

Led the operations and maintenance for 65 personnel and 22 aircraft in operations within Europe, Middle East, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Worked together with the Houston Federal Aviation Administration improving Wing Aviation's operations, to include electronic charting and maintenance tracking, improved operational capabilities and manuals.

Pilot in command for DA-2000 Part 91/Part 135 Charter Operation; domestic & int'l operations IAW FARs.

2nd in command of the USAF's highly visible VIP-transport squadron.

Supervised 65+ pilots; managed continuation flight training, scheduling, ground training and vacation.

Supervised 8 personnel responsible for the training and readiness of 150+ crewmembers.

Lead member of the White House Advance Team, directing worldwide logistical and security support for Presidential movement on Air Force One.