Mike Petricka

Mike Petricka serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Challenger Aerospace Group, a position held since January 2011. In this role, Mike oversees operations for this parent company, which includes various divisions that provide services to the global market from advanced facilities in the United States. Concurrently, Mike works as a contract pilot for Hillsboro Aviation and Guardian Helicopters, specializing in wildland firefighting and holding certifications for multiple Bell helicopter models. Previously, Mike held the position of Vice President of Operations at Napa Sonoma Trading Company, managing wholesale distribution of wine and spirits. Mike's extensive aviation experience began as Chief Pilot for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department from 1978 to 2010, where Mike developed significant expertise as a commercially rated rotorcraft pilot and flight instructor.