Thomas F. (Rick) Wilson, Jr.
High Point
Summary
Aircraft Captain with extensive experience in flight operations and safety management. Demonstrated success in mentoring pilots and maintaining regulatory compliance. Strong leadership skills foster effective team collaboration and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Captain
Wheels Up Private Jets, L.L.C.
Chamblee
11.2011 - 11.2025
Served as Captain on Cessna Citation jets across North, Central, South America, Bermuda, and Caribbean.
Trained new hires and 'Captain Select' First Officers during CJ2/CJ3 operations.
- Mentored newly hired pilots in the 'Aim UP' program to enhance understanding of company policies.
- Oversaw adherence to safety protocols and operational standards while flying various jets.
Contract Pilot Service
Self
Greensboro
12.2004 - 12.2015
- Executed Pilot-in-Command and Second-in-Command duties on various Citation Jets for multiple clients.
Aircraft Captain
CJ Partners, L.L.C.
Wilkesboro
07.2009 - 09.2011
- Captain on Part 91 and Part 135 charter trips flying throughout the contiguous states, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Education
Master of Science - Human Factors in Aeronautics
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida, FL05-2024
Bachelor of Science -
High Point University
High Point, NC05-1992
Skills
- Flight operations and navigation
- Safety management and regulatory compliance
- Cockpit resource management
- Aircraft systems expertise
- Customer relationship management
- Flight planning
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Crew resource management
- Multi-tasking capacity
Timeline
Aircraft Captain
Wheels Up Private Jets, L.L.C.
11.2011 - 11.2025
Aircraft Captain
CJ Partners, L.L.C.
07.2009 - 09.2011
Contract Pilot Service
Self
12.2004 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Human Factors in Aeronautics
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science -
High Point University