Gary Emmerson is the founder and CEO of SpecialApproach, an aviation advisory service to aircraft owners and management companies who wish to structure or improve operational efficiency and safety.
After attending Walla Walla University, Gary pursued aviation while building businesses in construction and real estate. His aviation career includes more than 35 years of commercial flying in air ambulance services, a commuter airline, and private and air charter operations; aviation marketing and management experience; and aircraft management company ownership. He has additional experience in business development, architectural design, and construction. |
As a former owner of Mountain Aviation, Inc., Gary served as vice-president and chief pilot. During his tenure, his contributions to company growth and expansion included infrastructure improvements and program development, construction of new headquarters, and 10-or-more certification with world-wide operations authorization. Gary’s experience in aircraft management, flight and charter operations, client relationships, and staffing offers clients a practical, hands-on approach to building and improving aviation programs. His construction skills add insight for facility selection and design. His goal is to help operators identify areas where processes and procedures can be structured or improved to enhance safety and save money. He holds an ATP Certificate and is Type Rated in GIV, CE650, BE300/350, and BE1900 aircraft. Resume for Gary K. Emmerson |
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Brooke Willis is a Professional Aviation Training Consultant with over 15 year’s experience providing quality training programs for Part 91, 135 and 121 carriers. She has a passion for determining need, designing, and delivering adult learning programs that align with corporate values, FAA Regulation and SMS requirements.
Brooke has designed a Part 121 carrier’s Advanced Qualification Program, developed company-specific Part 91 and 135 aviation training programs across multiple disciplines, prepared for FAA and industry audits, and intimately understands training curricula and required record-keeping. In 2001, Brooke graduated from Purdue University’s Professional Pilot Program, and holds a CFII, ATP, and a SF340 type rating. Her commercial flight experience gives her firsthand understanding and appreciation for quality training and safety, both in the office and in the skies. |
Brooke returned to Purdue University as a Master’s degree student, furthering her analytical, research, and curriculum design skills, and gaining experience as a consultant—utilizing business process improvement techniques. In May of 2015, Brooke graduated with an M.S. in Aviation and Aerospace Management.
Brooke lives in Colorado, where she has been a Community Hero Olympic Torch Bearer, Golden Key International Honor Society member, and Women in Aviation Chapter past president and secretary. Resume for Brooke Willis |
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Oren "Chip" Taft is founder and president of Global Enterprise Group, an aviation consulting firm.
After moving to Boulder, Colorado, from California in 1963, and graduating from the University of Colorado, Chip pursued an aviation career in weather modification and cloud physics research. This aviation specialty took Chip worldwide as a weather modification pilot and launched his 37-year commercial aviation career, which included commuter airline and air charter operations. He has been instrumental in building pilot training and safety programs, as well as authoring supporting manuals for aviation organizations. He is a Certified Lead Auditor and Advanced SMS Implementation specialist. |
Chip assists companies assess their safety needs. His goal is to help operators achieve a “best practices” level of safety awareness and enhance their safety culture with a special emphasis in aviation.
Under Chip's guidance one organization attained unprecedented Argus Platinum and ISBAO Stage 1 registration on their first audit attempt. Chip holds an ATP Certificate and is type rated in Lear Jet 20 Series, Cessna Citation 500 Series, and the Cessna Citation CE-560 Excel, and is a certified flight instructor. Resume for Oren C. Taft "Chip" |
