BRIDGEWATER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynamic Aviation is pleased to announce that Darrell Pope has been promoted to vice president, flight operations.
“Darrell is an outstanding leader whose focus and dedication are a tremendous asset to Dynamic Aviation,” said president and CEO Michael Stoltzfus. “Dynamic Aviation will benefit greatly from his skillful guidance.”
In 2009 Pope joined Dynamic Aviation as a pilot and was quickly promoted to ISR flight operations manager, and then director of ISR flight operations.
Pope’s aviation career began in the Army where he flew rotary and fixed-wing aircraft at locations around the world. After 28 years of service, he retired from the Army. He then flew the DC-8, DC-9, and was a captain on the 767 for Airborne/DHL Express. Pope holds multiple FAA licenses and has over 15,000 accident/incident free flight hours. He holds a bachelor’s degree in professional aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a master’s degree in business management from Webster University.
“I am looking forward to mentoring and leading the already highly successful flight operations personnel in meeting the challenges that 2015 and the future will bring to Dynamic Aviation,” said Pope. “I'm also excited to continue providing the outstanding customer support that Dynamic Aviation is known for within the industry.”
About Dynamic Aviation
Dynamic Aviation is the leading provider of innovative special-mission aviation solutions designed to meet the unique requirements of government and commercial organizations worldwide. Headquartered on its privately owned, public use airport in Bridgewater, Va., the company delivers customized aerial assets and services to support a wide range of customers including national defense, military intelligence, federal agencies, state and local governments, non-profit research organizations and private companies. Dynamic Aviation has the flexibility and resources to deliver world-class aviation solutions that combine mission-modified aircraft, experienced flight crews and comprehensive maintenance services. The company employs approximately 650 aviation professionals, owns more than 140 aircraft and operates from 18 locations in five countries across three continents.
