Bradford Brad Hughes
Director of Operations & Chief Pilot @Sts Vip Helicopter Services
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations & Chief Pilot @Sts Vip Helicopter Services
Exercise Operational Control for all phases of company flight operations through deliberate planning, effective risk management, and clear client communications. Define the circumstances under which a flight may be dispatched or released and ensure that all operations adhere to the company\'s General Operations Manual and Federal Aviation Regulations.Portfolio of clients include Tesla Giga Texas; University of Texas Athletics; NASCAR; Red Bull Athletics; United State Grand Prix, Formula-1; University of Georgia Athletics; San Antonio Spurs… and many others demanding a highly proficient Part-135 operator that delivers unsurpassed safety and customer service excellenceImplement business development methods and mediums for promoting and expanding opportunities for the company. Ensure focused investments are cost-beneficial and of high quality.Recruit, train, and coach new pilots to fly safely, provide customer service excellence, and position the company for growth.
EDUCATION
William & Mary
Strategic Broadening Certificate, Governance in Conflict and Post-Conflict Environments
Texas McCombs School of Business
Master Degree, Technology Commercialization
North Carolina Outward Bound
Expeditions for High School Students
Dickinson College
Bachelor Degree, Psychology
Shift
Defense Ventures Fellow
The LBJ School of Public Affairs
Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL)
ABOUT BRADFORD BRAD HUGHES
As the Director of Operations at STS VIP Helicopter Services, I lead a team of highly proficient pilots and staff who deliver unsurpassed safety and customer service excellence to a diverse portfolio of clients, including Tesla, NASCAR, Red Bull, and Formula-1. I am also a Master Army Aviator and a Maintenance Test Pilot, with over 4,500 accident-free flight hours and 300 hours in combat or imminent danger.As a Colonel in the US Army Reserve, I leverage my civilian-acquired skills and military expertise to build partnerships, articulate a vision, and position value in the human domain. I currently serve as the Government Function Specialty Chief for the 351st Civil Affairs Command, where I synchronize US Army capabilities with host nation and indigenous populations to promote resilience, maintain stability, and provide governance expertise across the Indo-Pacific region. I am also a certified Gender Advisor and a Defense Ventures Fellow, committed to advancing innovation and inclusion in the defense sector.
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