Bruce Thompson

Experience

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  American Airlines; formerly USAIRWAYS

  May 1985 - Nov 2021

  Captain A-320

  Responsible for the safe, timely and efficient operation of an airliner for a FAR Pt 121 Air Carrier. My total flying experience exceeds 25,000 hours. Type rated B-737, A320, IA-Jet. CFII, MEI

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  American Airlines

  May 1985 - Nov 2021

  Captain
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  Delaware Air National Guard

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2012

  Brigadier General Bruce Thompson is the former Chief of Staff, Delaware Air National Guard. He serves as the principle advisor to the Commander of the Delaware Air National Guard for all Air National Guard issues. He is responsible for assisting the planning, directing and administering programs for approximately 1,100 Air National Guard personnel within the state. He is further responsible for providing trained, equipped and mission ready forces in support of federal mobilization requirements and state emergency operations. He develops plans, programs and policies in support of the Delaware C-130 Wing and maintains liaison with major commands and the National Guard Bureau. Show less

  • Chief of Staff

    Feb 1980 - Sept 2012

  • Wing Commander

    Apr 2004 - Sept 2008
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  Aero Club of Pennsylvania

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  President

  The Aero Club of Pennsylvania is a not for profit organization whose mission is to support and affiliate with other aviation entities in the Delaware Valley region. The organization annually provides scholarships to individuals aspiring to join the ranks of aviation professionals. In my role I also serve as a trustee to the Aero Club of Pennsylvania Memorial Scholarship Fund. In this role the trustees oversee the collection, investing and diligence of the monies that make up the fund and determine the annual allocation of monies to be granted. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Oct 2022 - now

  FAA Designated Pilot Examiner