Sam linton

Participated in FAA proving runs for Part 135 ops, including over 20 flight hours with three FAA inspectors on board. Conduct international and domestic charter flights in complex environments, ensuring safe transport of passengers. Participated in the hiring process for Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot and Director of Safety.

Selected to serve as the experimental DA50 demo pilot market survey tour across 25 states. First pilot to land the DA50 in 15 states, following rigorous factory training and a successful check flight. Demonstrated aircraft to FAA representatives and aviation insurance officials, mitigating operational risk.

Conducted demo flights for DA40, DA42, DA50, DA62, SR22, C400 and A5 across the United States. Delivered aircraft transition training and repositioned/delivered aircraft nationwide. Aced as a sales agent for over 200+ aircraft transactions and managed a team of six sales reps, 2 pilots and 2 operations personnel responsible for 400+ additional transactions.