David Stepanek Fraes

David Stepanek FRAeS serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Bristow Group, focusing on the company's transition to advanced air mobility and expansion into new markets. Prior to this role, David held various executive positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, where responsibilities encompassed the integration of Era Group and operational oversight across multiple regions. David's career also includes significant roles at Cougar Helicopters Inc., Era Helicopters, and PHI Inc., where leadership expertise spanned business development, operations, and marketing within the aviation and oil and gas sectors. David began professional training in the United States Marine Corps and has over three decades of experience in the aviation industry.