Christopher Nations

Christopher "Sasquach" Nations is an accomplished F-16 Chief Test Pilot at Lockheed Martin and has been a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force. They previously served as the F-16 Evaluator Pilot and PACAF F-16 Demonstration Pilot, leading a team that performed aerial demonstrations across the Pacific region. Nations also held several pivotal roles in flight testing, including Director of Operations for the 416 Flight Test Squadron and Test Director for the Royal Air Force's Typhoon program. They earned a Master’s Degree in Flight Test Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and a Master’s Degree in Military Operational Art and Science/Leadership from Air University. Their educational background also includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Astronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy.