Robert Coogan
FAA Certified Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) | Aviation Leader | Safety & Operations Expert | Instructor Pilot (CFI/CFII/MEI/Military) | Corporate Pilot and Airline Interview Consultant | U.S. Navy (Retired)
- Role
- B777 Pilot at FedEx
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robert Coogan
Distinguished aviation professional with a flawless safety record and a proven history of leadership across military, corporate, and commercial aviation environments. Retired U.S. Navy Aviator with extensive experience as a Joint Base Commander, Squadron Commanding Officer, and Military Instructor Pilot.Accomplished corporate and airline pilot, serving as Lead Captain and Aviation Manager for international business jet operations under FAR Part 91, with additional airline experience under FAR Part 121. Demonstrated expertise in global flight operations, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and airfield management. Gulfstream Customer Advisory Board (CAB) member.Holds FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification, along with Certified Flight Instructor credentials (CFI, CFII, MEI). Type rated in Gulfstream G-IV, G-V (G450, GV, G550), and G-VI (G650) aircraft. Recognized for operational excellence, team leadership, and strategic oversight in high-stakes aviation environments.
Experience
B777 Pilot
Jun 2021 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
Education
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science - BS
1991 — 1995
National Defense University
Master of Science (M.S.)
Naval Postgraduate School
Aviation Safety Officer
2005 — 2005
Skills
- Helicopters
- Dod
- National Security
- Aviation
- Military
- Force Protection
- Military Operations
- Commercial Aviation
- Navy
- Special Operations
- Tactics
- Weapons
- Intelligence
- Top Secret
- Flight Safety
- Security Clearance
- Aircraft
- Command
- Organizational Leadership
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Defense
- Military Aviation
- Readiness
- Operational Planning
- Flights
- Program Management
- Government
- Aircraft Maintenance
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