Chris Hubbard

Dynamic and disciplined Challenger 350 Captain and former U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Pilot & Combat Flight Instructor, with over 3,150 total flight hours and an exceptional record of leadership, safety, and precision in both military and corporate aviation.

Demonstrates mastery in high-stakes operations under FAA Part 135 and 91, including international and domestic charter, aerial wildfire suppression, and complex multi-crew environments. Consistently ranked in the top 1% for performance, execution, and professionalism throughout a 15-year aviation career spanning combat operations and executive-level flight command.

Trained by the U.S. Navy’s elite Strike Fighter Weapons School (TOP GUN) and the CAE Air Center in Challenger 300/350 operations, with advanced instructor credentials (CFI, CFII, MEI) and FAA ATP. Known for an impeccable safety record, decisive judgment, and mission-driven leadership rooted in Naval aviation excellence.

Owners of current aircaft at Clay Lacy have listed N253Xs for sale, and as such I am now seeking a long-term Part 135/91 PIC role with a company that values stability, leadership, career-progression, and safety, offering the opportunity to contribute to fleet growth, pilot mentorship, and sustained operational excellence.

• #1 Ranked Carrier Landing Pilot (TOP HOOK AWARD), VFA-154 (2006-2008)
• #1 Ranked Carrier Landing Pilot (TOP NUGGET AWARD), VFA-102 (2003-2004)
• #1 Ranked out of 7 Fleet Replacement Squadron Pilots at VFA-122 Replacement Air Group (2002-2003)
• #1 Ranked out of 95 Student Naval Aviators at VF-22, Advanced Tactical Naval Jet Training (2001-2002)
• Commodore’s List with Distinction, VF-22 (2002)
• VF-22 Weapons “E” Award (Air-to Ground), Advanced Jet Training (2002)
• VF-22 Air Combat Maneuvering “E” Award, (Highest Score Achieved in VF-22 to date) Advanced Jet Training (2002)
• #1 Ranked out of 229 Student Naval Aviators in US Naval Primary Training (2000-2001)
• Commodore's List with Distinction, VF-28 (2001)
• #1 Ranked out of 343 Student Naval Aviators in US Naval Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API) (2000)
• Department of the Navy Award for Academic Excellence in National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School (2000)
• Distinguished Graduate: Naval Postgraduate School, One-Year Accelerated Master's Program (2000)
• Cum Laude, Villanova University (1999)
• Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science National Honor Society, Villanova University (1998)

Multiple US Navy Service Awards & Medals:

• National Defense Service Medal
• GWOT Medal
• GWOT Expeditionary Medal
• Air Medal x 2
• Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal x2

• Bellevue Christian High School Varsity Football Coach (2024)
• Sammamish High School Varsity Track & Field Coach (2023)
• Sammamish High School Varsity Football Coach (2023)