CommuteAir
David W. Fitzgerald has extensive work experience in the aviation industry. David W. started their career at Mesa Airlines in 1997, where they served as a First Officer and later became a Captain. David W. also held various leadership roles such as Regional Chief Pilot and Certificate Chief Pilot (119) at Mesa Airlines. In 2015, they founded their own consulting firm, FMS Consulting, LLC, where they worked as an Owner. Fitzgerald later joined CommuteAir in 2015 and held multiple positions including Chief Pilot and Vice President - Flight Operations. David W. is currently serving as the Senior Vice President - Flight Operations (119 Director of Operations) at CommuteAir.
David W. Fitzgerald obtained their B.A. in Political Science from DePauw University, where they studied from 1989 to 1993. David W. then attended The George Washington University School of Business from 2003 to 2004, although the specific degree attained during that time is not specified. Finally, Mr. Fitzgerald pursued an MBA in Finance at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing their studies from 2004 to 2007.
CommuteAir
CommuteAir is a regional airline operating flights on behalf of United Airlines as a United Express partner. With a fleet of more than 60 Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, CommuteAir operates up to 1,600 weekly flights - connecting people and communities to the world via United's global network. Headquartered in Cleveland, CommuteAir has major hubs in Denver, Houston, and Washington Dulles. Additionally, the company operates maintenance hangars in Houston, Albany, and Lincoln. Founded in 1989, CommuteAir is majority-owned by Champlain Enterprises, Inc. and 40% owned by United Airlines, Inc.