David Applegate

David Applegate is an experienced professional pilot and former Army Officer with thirty years of expertise in leadership and aviation. Currently serving as a Gulfstream 600 International Captain and Assistant Director of Operations at Nicholas Air, David previously held roles at FedEx and The Coca-Cola Company. They have commanded various battalions in the U.S. Army, overseeing extensive operational and personnel management, and have directed aviation operations in support of national security strategies. David earned a Master’s degree in National Security and Resource Strategy from the National Defense University and additional master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, respectively. They also hold a current Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.