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Chris Hubbard

Chris Hubbard

Bellevue,WA

Summary

Dynamic Challenger 300 Captain and former F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Pilot & Combat Flight Instructor with extensive expertise in both military and general aviation.

Showcasing over 2,800 total flight hours, including 2,465 turbine hours and 2,649 PIC hours. Demonstrated leadership in high-stakes operations, including international & domestic charter missions under FAA Part 135 & FAA Part 91, and aerial wildfire suppression. Trained by the prestigious United States Naval Strike Fighter Weapons School (TOP GUN) and consistently ranked in the top 1% for performance, safety, and execution throughout a distinguished 15+ year military and corporate career.

Maintains impeccable civilian and military operational, efficiency, and safety record in the most demanding and dynamic aviation roles-including carrier and combat environments.

Currently seeking a long-term role to continue delivering elite performance, safety, and mission success as a senior professional aviator in corporate aviation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Entry Captain | Challenger 300

Craft Charter
Opa Locka , Florida
06.2024 - Current

Direct Entry Captain | Kodiak 100

Washington DNR | Wildfire Division
Olympia , WA
06.2024 - 02.2025

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Training Officer

VFA-154
01.2005 - 07.2008

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Schedules Officer

VFA-102
03.2003 - 01.2005

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Fleet Pilot

VFA-122
08.2002 - 03.2003

STUDENT NAVAL AVIATOR

UNITED STATES NAVY | VF-28 | VF-22
10.2000 - 08.2002

Education

ATP-CTP

Sanders Aviation
Jasper, Alabama
06-2024

Type Rating

CirrusSR22T
The Maui Flight Academy
04-2024

MEI | CFII | CFI | FAA Class 1 Medical

Federal Aviation Administration
03-2024

COMMERCIAL | FCC RROP | AMEL | ASEL | INSTRUMENT

Federal Aviation Administration
01-2024

Naval Aviator - US Naval Aviation

United States Naval Air Training Command
Kingsville, TX
04-2002

Master of Arts -

The United States Naval Post-Graduate School
Monterey
06-2000

Bachelor of Arts -

Villanova University
Villanova, PA
05-1999

Skills

  • TOTAL FLIGHT TIME: 28060
  • Pilot-In-Command: 26390
  • Multi-Engine: 22720
  • X-Country: 26830
  • Turbine: 24650
  • Military: 20900
  • Total Instrument: 7620
  • Total Night: 7270
  • Last 12 Months: 726
  • C300 (Last 6 months): 475

Accomplishments

  • #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

Affiliations

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

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Entry Captain | Challenger 300

Craft Charter
06.2024 - Current

Direct Entry Captain | Kodiak 100

Washington DNR | Wildfire Division
06.2024 - 02.2025

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Training Officer

VFA-154
01.2005 - 07.2008

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Schedules Officer

VFA-102
03.2003 - 01.2005

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Fleet Pilot

VFA-122
08.2002 - 03.2003

STUDENT NAVAL AVIATOR

UNITED STATES NAVY | VF-28 | VF-22
10.2000 - 08.2002

ATP-CTP

Sanders Aviation

Type Rating

CirrusSR22T

MEI | CFII | CFI | FAA Class 1 Medical

Federal Aviation Administration

COMMERCIAL | FCC RROP | AMEL | ASEL | INSTRUMENT

Federal Aviation Administration

Naval Aviator - US Naval Aviation

United States Naval Air Training Command

Master of Arts -

The United States Naval Post-Graduate School

Bachelor of Arts -

Villanova University
Chris Hubbard