Aric J Krause

I’m a professional pilot currently flying the Hawker 800 series in Part 135 operations, with experience spanning business aviation, flight instruction, aircraft manufacturing, flight test, and technical operations. I hold Commercial Pilot certificates for single- and multi-engine airplanes with instrument privileges, as well as CFI and seaplane ratings. I am HS-125 type rated and also have experience operating the Citation 560 and serving as a safety pilot in the Phenom 300. My background includes more than 1,700 hours of total flight time, with growing turbine and Part 135 experience. Before transitioning full-time into business aviation, I spent approximately six years with Boeing in manufacturing planning and quality roles supporting the 737, 777, and 787 programs. I later worked for Van’s Aircraft in sales, technical support, aircraft delivery, training, and production flight test, accumulating more than 210 hours conducting quality-assurance flights in the RV-12 series. That combination of cockpit, technical, manufacturing, and customer-facing experience has shaped the way I approach professional aviation. I value disciplined procedures, strong crew coordination, thoughtful decision-making, and taking care of the passengers and aircraft entrusted to me. I’m continuing to build my career in business aviation with the goal of progressing into aircraft command and long-term corporate and Part 91/135 flying. I particularly enjoy operations where professionalism, technical knowledge, flexibility, and excellent service are equally important.