JOHN H DOW
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in Aircraft Management and Sales. Proven track record in strategic planning and business development, fostering partnerships that drive significant growth. Expertise in contract negotiation and team leadership, delivering tailored solutions for high-net-worth clients while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
The Dow Group, Inc
Auburn, NY
06.2015 - Current
- Focus part-time on Aircraft Management, Consulting, and Aircraft Sales
President / Owner
Airborne, Inc dba FirstFlight
Horseheads, New York
08.1987 - 06.2017
- Founded and expanded a premier aircraft management corporation.
- Cultivated key accounts with DOW, government entities, and Fortune 500 clients.
- Supervised a team of executives including CFO, Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and others.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to enhance partnerships and drive business growth.
- Developed strategic business initiatives to maintain competitive advantage in the market.
- Fostered collaboration among high-net-worth individual aircraft owners for tailored service solutions.
Owner
HiLo Walker Dairy Farm
Groton, New York
06.1973 - 07.1987
- Developed a high-tech farm with the assistance of Cornell University's Agricultural Department
- Developed and sold Registered Dairy
Education
Civil Engineering
University of Miami
Coral Gable, FloridaDiploma -
Groton Central School
Groton, New YorkSkills
- New business development and expansions
- Strategic planning
- Risk mitigation
- Policy development
- Employee relations
- Aircraft pilot ATP with types in several aircraft
- Aircraft Mechanical
- Customer relationships and development
- Aircraft management
- Business development
- Contract negotiation
- Financial oversight
- Customer relationship management
- Vendor partnerships
- Quality control
- Operational efficiency
- Team leadership
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot for single and multiengine land
Certified CE-525S, G-1159, RA-390S, King Air A & B-100, B-200
Various single & multi engine aircraft
Certified CE-525S, G-1159, RA-390S, King Air A & B-100, B-200
Various single & multi engine aircraft
Timeline
President
The Dow Group, Inc
06.2015 - Current
President / Owner
Airborne, Inc dba FirstFlight
08.1987 - 06.2017
Owner
HiLo Walker Dairy Farm
06.1973 - 07.1987
Civil Engineering
University of Miami
Diploma -
Groton Central School