Bob Travis

President at Independent Pilots Association

Bob is a 1985 graduate of U.C.L.A. with a degree in Political Science. He served as a pilot in the United States Air Force flying the F-111 and as an instructor pilot flying the T-38 Talon. He briefly flew for American Airlines before being hired by UPS in 1994. In his time at UPS, Bob has been a Captain on the Boeing 747, MD-11 and currently the A-300. He also flew the 757 and 767 as a First Officer.

While at the IPA, Bob has served as Grievance Committee Co-Chairman and MD-11 Training Instructor representative. He was elected Vice President in January of 2011 and assumed the office of President in August of that same year. Bob was elected to a fourth term as President in October 2018. He resides in the Dallas, Texas area with his wife and son.

Timeline

  • President

    Current role

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