Thu, May 07, 2009
Vernon To Take On Duties As Director Of Demonstration And
Corporate Flight Operations
Gulfstream has promoted Neil Vernon
to director, Demonstration and Corporate Flight Operations. In his
new role, he coordinates demonstration flights, showcasing the
capabilities of Gulfstream aircraft to potential customers around
the world. Vernon also oversees flights of corporate aircraft and
the award-winning, industry leading Gulfstream Airborne Product
Support aircraft. He replaced Roc Miles, who retired on April
24.
An eight-year Gulfstream employee, Vernon most recently served
as chief demonstration pilot for the company’s large-cabin
aircraft. As such, he guided the department through International
Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) certification.
In addition to being qualified to fly mid-cabin business jets,
Vernon serves as a senior international demonstration captain and
has served as safety officer for Gulfstream.
During Vernon’s more than 20 years as a pilot, he has
flown corporate jets for National Bank of Commerce in Lincoln, NE,
and Gateway Computers in Sioux City, Iowa. His early aviation
career included a stint as a regional airline pilot for West Air.
Vernon also served as a pilot and aviation education coordinator
for the state of Nebraska. Along with flying state government
officials, which included the governor, he was responsible for
aviation education within the state’s Department of
Aeronautics.
Vernon has a bachelor’s degree in professional aeronautics
from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. He
has earned pilot type ratings for all Gulfstream aircraft as well
as the Beechcraft King Air 300/350.
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