Douglas McDonald

 

Douglas McDonald started his career in professional aviation in 1965 as an instructor for Flight Safety International in New York. He later joined Rapid American Corporation from 1967 to 1971 as a corporate pilot on their Jet Commander and Gulfstream I. 

From 1972 to 1976 Mr. McDonald flew a Citation I, HS-125 & Gulfstream II for Diamond International Corporation based on Long Island. He also became an FAA Pilot Proficiency Examiner for the company. 

In 1977 he joined British Aerospace [USA] as their Chief Pilot and was moved to the position of Director-Aviation in 1982. Doug was responsible for both corporate and airline flight departments until 1990. They then promoted him to a Vice Presidential position to represent the interests of British Aerospace [USA] at parent headquarters in the United Kingdom. 

Mr. McDonald still resides in the UK, and is now representing Vance & Engles as Vice President-V&E European Aircraft Sales Ltd. This allows for V&E to expand its sales and customer service, more readily, on a worldwide basis.