Trusted, established Western North America aviation industry executive, with a lifetime passion for aircraft and aerospace. Twenty years in Sales and Marketing representing marquis aircraft brands. Concurrent thirty-seven year career as a pilot conducting domestic, international, and trans-oceanic operations in business jet and turboprop aircraft, accumulating more than 10,000 hours flight time. Successful in dynamic sales environments, specializing in negotiations with high net worth individuals, C-level executives, aviation transaction attorneys, and flight departments. Confident presenter and strong aviation industry advocate. Reputation of integrity, technical aptitude and operational experience, with a firm grasp of the physics of flight and functional aspects of aircraft systems. Able to understand, distill and convey new, emerging, and complex aerospace concepts. Keen interest in emerging technology, spaceflight, and continued viability of the aerospace industry.

Regional Sales Director @ Reports to VP Sales. Directs and leads regional sales and marketing activities, brand building, new business development, and client relations within the area including NorCal, Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Hawaii. Intensely customer focused while balancing the business needs of the company. Combines a keen understanding of product features and complex aircraft systems such as fly-by-wire technology, with seventeen years in the Northwest to effectively market a product line of seven Embraer business jets. Qualified in numerous jet aircraft including the Phenom 300, and uniquely able to differentiate/articulate competitive advantages, robust engineering and design philosophy to owner/pilots. Frequent presentations to aviation groups and pilots. Manages territory budget and regional team planning. Throughout its 45-year history, Embraer has been involved in all aspects of aviation. Originally formed and established by the Brazilian government in 1969, the company was privatized in 1994 and has developed into a private/public company that produces aircraft for commercial and executive aviation, and for defense and security purposes. Embraer shares are traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ERJ. Embraer has produced more than 5,000 aircraft that operate in 80 countries on five continents, and it is the market leader for commercial jets with up to 120 seats. Embraer manufactures an extraordinary lineup of six executive jets from 1200NM range to nearly 5000NM, including the all-new Legacy 500 which debuted in the second half of 2014. To learn more about our products, or to schedule a visit or demonstration flight, contact me at jlewis@embraer.com, 503-291-1650, or visit us online at www.embraer.com. From January 2014 to Present (2 years) Sales Director @ http://www.gulfstream.com Directed and led regional sales and marketing efforts throughout the Western United States and Canada. Joined Operations as Mid-Cabin Sales Demonstration Pilot in 1998, which proved useful in understanding the demands on sales directors. Recruited into Sales/Marketing in 2000. Served as New Business Sales Director. Specifically selected, trained, and qualified to market seven Gulfstream models against competitive aircraft. Reported directly to VP of Sales. Influenced and mentored flight crews engaging in aircraft evaluation. Synthesized knowledge of performance and specifications across an entire product line with understanding of marketing strategy and operational needs of individual customers. Advised and coached owners and pilots on operation and efficacy of optional equipment, as well as myriad interior outfitting decisions. Extensively involved in post-delivery, 24/7 nature of customer satisfaction; often the first point of contact. Conducted site tours of manufacturing facilities. Headlined numerous speaking engagements. Managed regional budgets, as well as selection and funding of events/activities. Utilized SalesLogix and Amstat tools to analyze and develop the region. Completed initial training with SAP. Active in numerous industry associations, conferences and groups. Developed, managed, and fiercely protected the company brand. Earned multiple awards for exceeding sales goals. Awarded “Salesman of the Year” in 2000. Sold more than 40 jet aircraft in 14 years, generating nearly $2 billion in sales revenue. From January 1998 to September 2013 (15 years 9 months) Portland, Oregon AreaLead Captain @ http://www.cfi-inc.com Corporate Flight International is a premier aircraft management organization based in Las Vegas. Assigned as Lead Captain to the company's largest client, an extended family which owned several privately-held companies. Responsible for client relations and fleet, which included turboprop and jet aircraft. Reporting to company president and owner, as well as Chief Pilot, conducted expanded training sessions, including aircraft systems and international procedures. Led evaluation and selection process for the transition from turbo-prop to jet aircraft. From May 1994 to January 1998 (3 years 9 months) Las Vegas, Nevada AreaSenior Captain @ Dedicated to King Air 300, Starship 2000A, and Beechjet 400A aircraft. Responsible for all aspects of North American, international, and oceanic operations. Reported to company President and department VP. Duties included scheduling, mission coordination, and flight planning. VP International was the Phoenix/Scottsdale based parent company for three subsidiaries, including publishing, television/video production, and management of professional athletes. From March 1990 to May 1994 (4 years 3 months) Demonstration Pilot / Product Representative @ http://www.beechcraft.com Recruited as a charter, sales demonstration, maintenance test, and management pilot. Promoted to Starship 2000A Demonstration Pilot and Product Representative in Wichita. Conducted sales flights, television appearances, production facility tours, and presentations to large groups. Accomplished dozens of airshow static displays and performances, as well as demonstration campaigns in North and South America. Earned the first post-beta single-pilot Starship BE2000S type rating offered by Flight Safety International. Reported to the Starship Product Vice President. Effectively introduced a revolutionary, unique, and exciting aircraft to an enthusiastic and passionate public. From February 1988 to March 1990 (2 years 2 months) Training, Standardization, and Transition Check Airman @ GP Express, a regional Continental Airlines partner commuter airline, serving the Platte River communities between Omaha and Denver, Colorado. Selected to lead challenging, complex, company-wide, operational and cultural transition from piston-powered Cessna 402 airliners to Turbine-powered Beechcraft airliners. Orchestrated and participated in the delivery and acceptance of an all-new aircraft type, then managed and directed the transformation of GP Express’ operational culture. Included all aspects from construct and conduct of ground and flight training, to issuance of Operating Specifications and Operating Certificate, and first revenue-generating scheduled operations. From December 1987 to February 1988 (3 months) Senior / Lead Captain @ Experienced Captain for regional commuter airlines serving the Southeast United States, Gulf Coast, and Caribbean. Over 3000 hours of safe, efficient operation in aircraft ranging from Piper PA31 and T-1040, to BE99 and BE1900. Selected to conduct inaugural operations on new routes and provide initial operating experience to Captains and First Officers. From May 1984 to December 1987 (3 years 8 months)

Master's degree, Aeronautical Science, Management Specialization @ Embry Riddle Aeronautical University From 1993 to 1996 Bachelor's degree, Natural Science @ Florida Southern College From 1982 to 1984 Jim Lewis is skilled in: Aircraft, Aviation, Aerospace, Commercial Aviation, Aircraft Maintenance, Airlines, Flights, Avionics, Airworthiness, Aeronautics, Helicopters, Charter, Airports, Civil Aviation, Flight Safety