Dave Swain

Dave Swain is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as Chief Pilot at Woolpert since September 2012, where responsibilities include managing a fleet that recently expanded to include two King Air 300 aircraft. Swain has a diverse background as a pilot, with expertise in multiple aircraft types, including the Cessna 406, 404, 401, 310, and 182. Previous roles include on-call pilot at Orion Aviation, aerial survey pilot at Avia Terra Geospatial and AirScan Inc., and precision aerial survey pilot for various governmental agencies while at 3001 International Inc/Northrop Grumman. Swain's career in aviation began as a charter pilot and corporate pilot, with early management experience at National Veneer & Lumber Co. and Wisconsin Veneer & Plywood. Swain holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and served as an Artillery Officer in the United States Marine Corps.