If you searched Superstar Sourcing for CEO - Aviation Organization (with 3 additional requirements) on January 3, 2026 you'd find 352 great candidates

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Chief Executive Officer at Xwing Air, Inc.

Excellent fit - currently CEO and has extensive senior executive experience running complex, globally operating aviation subsidiaries. CEO → COO/EVP/Pres at AAR Airlift/North American Airlines, 43 YOE, US Military support. Excellent.

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Aviation Manager / Professional Pilot

Perfect alignment with executive aviation leadership, board advisory experience, budget management, and scaling international operations. Former US Naval Aviator → Executive leadership managing fleets/budgets (NetJets, PHI), advising CEOs/boards, 35+ years experience. Excellent.

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Founder and CEO The Davidson Group, LLC. Corporate Senior Executive and Military Senior Officer | Veteran Naval Aviator | Eternal Learner

This candidate perfectly matches the requirements, having founded/led an aerospace consulting firm and previously served as SVP of Global Flight Operations managing thousands of pilots and vast fleets. Founder/CEO (Consulting) → Managing Partner roles → SVP Flight Operations (United Airlines), 42 years experience, executive leadership history. Excellent.

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Chief Executive Officer at Morris Global Group

This candidate is an excellent fit, having served as CEO of DHL Airways and founded/sold profitable airlines, demonstrating all required components. CEO of airline subsidiary → Founded airline → Managing Director PE firm, 35 years experience, 16k flight hours. Excellent.

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President at PSA Airlines, Inc

Perfect fit - this candidate has served as President/CEO for very large US airline entities for over two decades, meeting all criteria including industry, leadership length, and implicit strategic/board involvement inherent in that role. President/CEO at PSA/Piedmont/Allegheny, 33+ years experience, C-Level industry success. Excellent.

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President, CEO at OKAIR Aviation Inc, & OKAIR Holdings

This candidate explicitly holds the CEO title in an aviation company and has substantial leadership tenure in operations. President, CEO at OKAIR Aviation Inc; President at Soonair Airlines (5+ yrs). Excellent.

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Board Member, CEO & Advisor | Strategic Executive & Change Leader | Experienced in Public & Private Sectors | Principal Advisor at AeroConsummate Advisors, LLC

Perfect fit - actively lists CEO and Board Member roles with decades of proven strategic leadership in aerospace manufacturing/MRO, encompassing all required criteria. Principal Advisor (AeroConsummate) → CEO/Board Member roles (Aerospace MRO/Services industry). Excellent.

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Retired at PS Airline Management Consulting

This candidate has significant C-level experience, deep aviation industry background, and relevant strategic roles like Chairman of Safety Review Board. Retired at PS Airline Management Consulting (Consulting/Retirement) → VivaAir Group (Chairman) → North American Airlines (VP Strategic Development) → Southwest Airlines (VP Flight Operations) → Braniff International Airlines (Chief Pilot). Strong.

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General Manager at The Coca-Cola Company

Excellent fit for most criteria within an aviation leadership context, though the title is General Manager, not CEO. Seasoned pilot/aviation professional, current role involves board interaction, strategy, and global reach. Coca-Cola GM → Flight Captain/Exec Aviation, 30 years total experience. Excellent.

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Principal at Nottely Aviation

Clear CEO/President experience in aviation maintenance, significant SVP/EVP/COO roles at major airlines, and noted Board membership. Chief Executive Officer → SVP Operations → COO → EVP & Chief of Operations → Board Member. Excellent.

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CEO

This candidate is an excellent match, currently holding CEO titles and extensive leadership experience within aviation companies, including board positions and decades of industry involvement. CEO at Norwood → President/CEO at 21 Cargo (19yrs), 26yrs experience. Excellent.

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International Flight Operations / Government Relations / Aircrew Training / Transportation and Logistics

Strong candidate with recent executive leadership in defense/transport, aligning well with high-level aviation management. Ex-USAF General Officer → President & CEO at Hanson Development (9+ years executive exp). USAF → AMC → Air War College → President/CEO. Strong.

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StratStep Group

Excellent fit as this candidate explicitly held a Chief Executive Officer role within the aviation training segment and has strong strategic and board experience. Partner/Consultant → CEO at VA Airline Training → Board Member, 32+ years, strong strategy/growth focus. Excellent.

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Author of FTFA (Fly The Friggin' Airplane) at Badger Clan Publishing

This highly experienced executive served as an Interim President & CEO and has extensive background spanning international operations and advisory roles. Professional pilot → C-level executive at Royal Jet for 2 years → Author/Advisor, extensive international committee work. Excellent.

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Principal at COhatch Regional Development Ventures, LLC

Excellent fit, this person has held multiple CEO roles, including a significant one in Civil Avionics Systems for GE Aviation, extensive international high-level management experience, and long duration in leadership roles. CEO roles in China/Asia → GE Aviation Civil Avionics CEO → VP roles at Northwest Airlines → Current Principal Investor. Excellent.

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President and CEO, PSA Airlines, Inc.

Excellent fit for the C-level role, having served as President and CEO of an airline with extensive strategic planning roles across major carriers. PSA Airlines CEO → US Airways VP → America West VP → Continental roles. C-Level, 32 years experience, strong strategy and leadership. Strong.

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CEO and Chairman ManaAir

Excellent fit with direct CEO/Founding experience in an airline, extensive board service, and demonstrated strategic turnaround/start-up leadership within aviation. CEO → COO/Interim → CEO/Founder → ExpressJet CEO. Excellent.

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Board Member / Phoenix TITAN 100 / Leadership / Coaching / Strategy

This candidate has recent CEO/President experience in charter aviation, deep leadership, and board exposure, hitting most key requirements. Worldwide Jet Charter CEO/President (10yrs) → Board Member → Current COO/SVP roles. Excellent.

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General Manager - Chief Operations Officer GMJ Air Shuttle

This candidate explicitly lists experience as CEO and includes establishing strategic goals and managing growth, providing a very strong fit to the executive role in aviation. CEO at Alerion Aviation (recent) → COO/GM. Strong alignment across C-level, strategy, and industry background. Excellent.

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Chief Executive Officer at SKYTOP AVIATION Inc.

This candidate currently holds the top executive role in an aviation company and has extensive experience. CEO at SKYTOP AVIATION Inc. (38 yrs 10 mos) → COO at Lynton Group inc (13 yrs); extensive experience, military education (Royal Air Force).

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CEO at Integrity Business Consulting, LLC

This candidate is a near-perfect match, having been a CEO (of a consultancy), with 30+ years in aviation, significant international/merger experience, and deep airline operations background. CEO Consultant → 30+ yr Delta Pilot/Instructor → USAF Pilot, PhD in aviation merger culture. Excellent.

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President, Baldwin Safety & Compliance

This candidate is highly qualified, having served as acting President/CEO of NBAA and managing worldwide operations for Texaco aviation. Former President/CEO of NBAA → Director of Corporate Aviation (Coca-Cola) → Managed worldwide operations (Texaco). Excellent.

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Chief Executive Officer at Infinity Aviation Services LLC

This candidate is a proven CEO in the aviation services sector with very long tenure in executive leadership roles across operations and management. CEO at Infinity Aviation Services, LLC (18y 4m) → COO (13y 9m), 33+ years total experience. Excellent.

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This candidate has significant executive experience running aviation organizations globally. Semi-Retired Consultant → Bombardier EVP/COO/President → Flexjet CEO → Air Pacific MD/CEO → Hawaiian EVP/COO → Continental leadership roles to VP International Ops. Excellent.

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TWB Consulting

This executive has experience as President & COO, significant board membership, global operations management, and clear strategic success metrics, making them a very strong fit for a CEO role in aviation. Senior Exec → COO Wheels Up → President/COO Red 6, many board roles, managed ops across US/Europe/Asia/Middle East, 18 years experience. Excellent.

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CEO at AVTAR INTERNATIONAL INC. GLOBAL ENERGY, MINERALS, & FINANCE DERIVATIVES

This candidate is currently a CEO in an adjacent field with aviation maintenance education and over 15 years of leadership. CEO at international trade/finance company → 15+ years in current CEO role, AS in Aircraft Maintenance. Strong.

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Board Director/Strategy & Operations Consultant

This candidate is an exceptionally strong fit, possessing CEO/President experience, significant operational leadership (COO/SVP), heavy aviation tenure, and a background deeply rooted in strategy and international business. Managing Director Consultant (18yrs) → CEO/President at Kitty Hawk (4yrs) → COO/President at Hawaiian Airlines (2yrs) → SVP Ops/Maint at Am. Airlines. Excellent.

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CEO/COO at Independent Consultant

This candidate explicitly held CEO/COO roles and has 45 years of aviation experience including deep technical and operational leadership, strongly suggesting strategic capability, though explicit 'Board Experience' is not detailed in the summary.

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Airline Captain | Entrepreneur | Investor in Diversified Ventures

This candidate has direct CEO/President experience running an air carrier, significant aviation background, and entrepreneurial leadership across 34+ years. Airline Captain → Founder/President & CEO of multiple ventures, including an air carrier (Part 121/135). Excellent.

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CEO | FAA DAR | Aviation Compliance Executive | Global Aerospace Consultant | Regulatory Strategy & Certification Expert | Project Management

This candidate has recent CEO experience within the aviation support sector and regulatory expertise covering international bodies. CEO at Aviation Support (2 years) → FAA Inspector (20 years career), strong international regulatory knowledge (EASA, ICAO). Excellent.