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Christopher Paul Callahan

Ridgefield

Summary

Seasoned Commercial Pilot with broad experience in flying various types of aircraft and executing emergency procedures. Strong skills in route planning, weather forecasting, and maintaining a superb safety record. Retired U.S. Navy Reserve Captain with 30 years of service. Demonstrated ability to organize, manage and lead large organizations and units involved in the military emergency response and the fleet logistic environment. Operated a Navy aircraft on all seven continents and logged combat during Operation Desert Storm.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Pilot

United Airlines
Chicago
10.1995 - 05.2025
  • Operated Boeing commercial aircraft across diverse global and domestic routes with challenging weather conditions.
  • FAA rated and commercial privileges certified in the 777, 767, 737 aircraft.
  • Coordinated with flight attendants and other team members and communicated with supporting pilots to provide passengers with excellent service and timely travel.

Naval Aviator

United States Navy Reserves
Various Duty Stations
08.1991 - 07.2013
  • Commanding Officer duties while acting as Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (NEPLO). 2008-2013
  • Deputy Air Wing Commander duties while attached to Fleet Logistic Support Wing. 2003-2008
  • Commanding Officer duty while attached to VR-61. 2002-2003
  • Executive Officer duty while attached to VR-61. 2001-2002
  • Squadron Pilot, US Navy Reserves, VR-61. 1992-2001

Naval Aviator

United States Navy
Various Duty Stations
12.1984 - 09.1991
  • Squadron Pilot, VQ-2, NS Rota Spain. 1988-1991
  • Squadron Pilot, VXE-6, NAS Point Mugu, Ca. 1985-1988

Education

Naval Aviation

Naval Flight Training
Pensacola, Fl and Corpus Christi, Tx
12-1984

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
12-1982

Skills

  • Flight operations
  • Aircraft systems
  • Navigation technology
  • Crew coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Military Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Tactical Engagement

Accomplishments

  • Co author: "I'm Alive". A Young Fighter Pilot's Diary of the U.S. Navy Air War in Vietnam, 1964-1965
  • Fleet Logistic Support Wing Joshua L. Chamberlain Leadership Award
  • Association of Naval Aviation Outstanding Achievement Award for Fleet Support Special Mission

Timeline

Commercial Pilot

United Airlines
10.1995 - 05.2025

Naval Aviator

United States Navy Reserves
08.1991 - 07.2013

Naval Aviator

United States Navy
12.1984 - 09.1991

Naval Aviation

Naval Flight Training

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

San Diego State University

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