Hugh Wade
Whitehouse,USA
Summary
Accomplished Chief Pilot with more than 3,000 flight hours in King Air, Twin Cessna and Citation aircraft. Exceptional leadership, planning and program management skills developed over 12 years of experience in industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Pilot
Key Performance Petroleum
05.2024 - Current
- Leading operations for Citation CJ1 and Cessna 340.
- Manage crewing, maintenance oversight, and international/domestic flight planning.
- Uphold FAA compliance and safety standards while implementing modern best practices.
Director of Flight Operations & Chief Pilot
MB Ranch King Blinds
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Directed operations of Beechcraft King Air F90, overseeing readiness, scheduling, trip logistics, and partner travel coordination.
- Coordinating passenger lodging, transportation, and security through the USA, Mexico, and South America
Ferry Pilot & Aircraft Broker
Ridgeaire Inc
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Ferried newly acquired aircraft nationwide.
- Conducted aircraft acquisition, sales, and pre-buy processes for clients and company.
Chief Pilot / Part 135 Operator
East Texas Charter
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed FAA-compliant King Air 200 operations under Part 135.
- Maintained safety standards and served as FAA liaison.
Education
B.A. - Intercultural Communications, Aviation
Hobe Sound Bible College
05.2014
Professional Pilot Program - undefined
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology
03.2019
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer Service
- Aircraft maintenance reports
- Risk assessment
Certification
- Commercial Multi Engine Rating
- Instrument Rating
- CE525S type Rating and current
Timeline
Chief Pilot
Key Performance Petroleum
05.2024 - Current
Director of Flight Operations & Chief Pilot
MB Ranch King Blinds
09.2022 - 01.2024
Chief Pilot / Part 135 Operator
East Texas Charter
01.2022 - 09.2022
Ferry Pilot & Aircraft Broker
Ridgeaire Inc
02.2020 - 12.2022
Professional Pilot Program - undefined
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology
B.A. - Intercultural Communications, Aviation
Hobe Sound Bible College
Certificates And Ratings
- Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot
- FAA First Class Medical
- FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Valid Passport
- U.S. Permanent Resident
Flight Experience
Total Time: 3,700 CJ3 Time: 170
Multi-Engine: 2,879 M2 Time: 16
Turbine Time: 2,106 CJ4 Time: 41
CJ1 Time: 300
Personal Information
- Availability: 24/7
- Visa Status: U.S. Permanent Resident
- Work Permit: U.S. Permanent Resident
Training
- Citation CJ1 Initial CJ3 Differences, Loft Flight Training, 2025-10-01
- King Air 90&200 Recurrent, Executive Flight Training, 2024-11-01
- Cessna 340, 414, 421 Recurrent, Watts Air, 2025-09-01