George led the Air Safety Institute team from September 2014 through January 2017, bringing extensive general aviation and military experience. A former U.S. Navy F-18E squadron commanding officer, he completed a 20-year Navy career in aviation safety and training leadership roles. An F-18 and F-14 instructor and check pilot, George has more than 5,000 flight hours, over 850 carrier-arrested landings, and holds ATP, CFII, and MEI certificates. He holds degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Naval Postgraduate School and is a graduate of the U.S. Navy’s Aviation Safety School.