Christopher Splees

Background

About Christopher Splees

Professional pilot with more than 24 years of experience operating multimillion-dollar aircraft to domestic and international locations for both a civilian domestic air carrier and the United States Air Force. • Highly motivated and focused professional who thrives in a team environment. Well-versed in both conventional and special operations mission sets with both assigned and non-assigned Special Operations Forces (SOF) units. • Distinguished oral and written communications skills. Exceptional experience and proven track record of innovative problem solving, exceeding expectations, and positively impacting organizations and personnel. • Prior skilled instructor, evaluator, and functional-check-flight pilot. Trusted to formally train and evaluate students as mission-qualified combat pilots while also instructing and evaluating peer aviators through annual currency and requalification check rides. Selectively chosen to test and evaluate an aircraft's airworthiness subsequent to undergoing major maintenance. • Consistently called upon to devise plans to improve operations and effectiveness, manage assets and budgets, and increase safety. • Well-versed in Crew Resource Management techniques and FAA / Military regulations. • Recognized with numerous awards for outstanding performance throughout career.