Bruce "Buck" Rodger
Chief Technical Officer & Executive Vice President - Sales
Bruce “Buck” Rodger is the Chief of Operations of Jada Aeronautics, INC., First Officer for United Airlines, and Commander of a Northrop F-5B fighter aircraft.
Mr. Rodger has a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering Technology and a M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering.
He has over 25 years of aviation experience. As an Air Force pilot, Mr. Rodger flew most aircraft in the USAF inventory (fighter, bomber, cargo, and trainer). Mr. Rodger was an instructor pilot at the USAF Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, California; and was assigned to the Air Force One detail. He worked closely with the Secret Service to plan and execute Presidential transportation requirements. He is a Gulf war veteran, and is currently still serving the USAF as a reserve pilot.
Upon retiring as Major from the USAF, Mr. Rodger flew corporate aircraft for several Microsoft executives. As a current pilot for United Airlines, Mr. Rodger is type rated on the following aircraft: Boeing 757/767/747-400, Lear-35 and has an LOA in the Northrop F-5/T-38.
Mr. Rodger has managed the delivery of numerous aircraft and helicopters to private clients. Some of these aircraft include the Falcon 50EX, MD- 520 Notor (No Tail Rotor), Northrop F-5B, and other aircraft. Mr. Rodger has also managed the design and establishment of FAR’s Part 135 and Part 91 Aircraft Operations that include aircraft pilot training, aircraft management and maintenance. Mr. Rodger is also a Corporate Safety Pilot, Safety Instructor and an FAA Representative for a privately owned F-5B fighter aircraft.
As Chief Technical Officer, Mr. Rodger will be responsible for company-wide technology matters. As Executive Vice President – Sales, Mr. Rodger will be responsible for our Aircraft Sales Division.