Chris Cumberland

About Chris Cumberland

Executive Aviation Leader | Vice President of Aviation | Driving Growth in Aircraft Management, Charter & OperationsStrong aviation executive with 20+ years of experience leading aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and FBO operations. Proven history of building exceptional teams, exceeding client expectations, and driving operational efficiency with measurable results.I specialize in:•Scaling multi-unit aviation businesses with full P&L oversight•Advising UHNW clients on acquisition, selection, and management strategies•Improving fleet utilization, margins, and client retention through forecasting and KPIs•Leading cross-functional teams to align compliance, safety, and client experienceI thrive at the intersection of operations and client service, turning complexity into measurable business growth.

Experience

1. Sales Director - Atlantic & Gulf Regions

   Jet OUT

   Nov 2025 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Education

• Eastern Michigan University

  Aviation Management

  1994 — 1998

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Executive Education Program

  2002 — 2003

Skills

• Operations Management
• Commercial Aviation
• Avionics
• Aviation Security
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Process Scheduler
• Civil Aviation
• Business Aviation
• Airport Management
• Budgets
• Charter
• Finance
• Piloting
• Helicopters
• Aerospace
• Transportation
• International Flight Operations
• Safety Management Systems
• Management
• Security Clearance
• Type Rating
• Cfi
• Military
• Airports
• Aviation
• Flight Training
• Flight Safety
• Human Factors
• Flights
• Airworthiness
• Multi-Engine
• Aircraft
• Air Charter
• Airlines
• Flight Planning
• Maintenance & Repair