Benjamin D Wild

Benjamin D. Wild is an experienced aviation professional with a comprehensive background in military and civilian aviation operations. Currently serving as Captain at Lusardi Construction Company since March 2020, Benjamin provides expertise as Pilot in Command and Second in Command for the company's Challenger 300. Prior to this role, Benjamin worked at Phoenix Air Group as Site Manager and Lear Jet Captain, managing aviation services in San Diego and supporting US Marine Corps and Navy missions. Benjamin's military career includes significant leadership roles, such as Executive Officer and Operations Officer for Marine Aircraft Group 11, and Commanding Officer for VMFA-314, contributing to the management of thousands of personnel and numerous aircraft. Benjamin holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS in Economics from Texas A&M University.