Craig Bird has more than 38 years experience as a pilot, flight instructor, pilot examiner and aviation safety counselor, in many different piston and turbine aircraft. With more than 20 years experience as a flight department manager, including departments with as many as twelve aircraft and over forty pilots, he is a consultant to both domestic and foreign corporations involving aircraft purchasing, delivery and management, as well as individual and flight crew training. Mr. Bird has served as an instructor pilot at SimuFlite Training International in two turbine aircraft programs and has completed numerous ocean crossings. At present, he is current in several different jet types and frequently conducts both initial pilot certification as well as recurrent flight checks under FAR 61.55 and 61.58