Eric Washburn

Board of Directors for the previous six years. Over 10 years of volunteer service and support offered to the organization. Serve as an ambassador for the organization by building partnerships and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders. Provide strategic governance and oversight to advance the organization's mission and long-term objectives.

Concurrently serve as Southeast Region Chief Pilot and Captain (2021-Present). Lead 2,400 pilots across 4 base locations, overseeing safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. Spearheaded the opening of multiple new crew bases, managing hiring, logistics, and infrastructure acquisition. Experience in international overwater/non-radar environments utilizing CPDLC, HF Radio, and SATCOM to communicate. Qualified to perform ILS CAT II/III AUTOLAND and RNAV RNP approaches to reduced weather minimums.

Dual certification with Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department, working in collaboration with Metro Atlanta multi-jurisdiction fugitive task force. Investigation of crimes against persons, property, and the State. Emergency calls for service. Performed under high stress, time sensitive environment. Member of the Special Response Team. Proven leadership as the youngest Detective in the Departments history.

Honor Graduate. Green to Gold Candidate (enlisted to commission program). Finished my service in the U.S. Army Reserves while working full time as a police officer.