About the Owner

Richard Whittemore

​Richard's passion for aviation started from a young age when he first spotted an aviation magazine in the checkout line at the grocery store as a child. He began flying and first soloed an aircraft at 16, He earned his private pilot's license a year later at the age of 17.

His passion never faded and he believes a safe pilot is always learning. Richard has consistently sought the highest levels of training and certification throughout his career. Currently he holds the following Certificate, Ratings and Accolades:

  • Airline Transport Pilot - Airplane Multi Engine Land, Single Engine Land, and Helicopter

  • Commercial Pilot - Airplane Single Engine and Multi Engine Sea

  • Type Ratings - CE525S, HS125, CE560XL, RA390

  • Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Single and Multi Engine, Helicopter, Instrument Airplane and Helicopter

  • 3 Time Master Flight Instructor accreditation with NAFI

  • 2025 Flight Instructor of the Year (BNA FSDO)

  • Gold Seal Flight Instructor

  • Night Vision Goggle Instructor

  • Designated Pilot Examiner

  • Part 135 Chief Pilot

Experience

With over 2 decades of experience, Richard has amassed a resume of experience and qualifications in many various parts of the aviation industry. In addition to his professional career, Richard has also worked in the non profit sector where he and his wife established a program overseas in the Amazon jungle. He served as missionary pilot in the region and speaks 3 languages fluently. He has thousands of hours of experience in the following categories as well as many years of experience in management and entrepreneurship.

  • Flight Instructor in all categories and classes held on certificates

  • CE525 Type instructor for Initial, Single Pilot, Crew and SIC applicants

  • Corporate Pilot and Flight Department Manager in Part 91 operations

  • Part 135 Charter Operations PIC and Chief Pilot

  • Missionary Pilot in the Amazon region of Brazil and Colombia

  • EMS Medevac Helicopter Pilot

  • International experience to include : Europe, The Islands, South America, and Mexico

  • FAA Safety Team Representative

  • Flight School Owner and Operator

  • Aircraft Brokerage

  • Aircraft and Flight Department Management