Captain Gordon Holiday is a renowned aviation expert, specializing in World War II aircraft, aerobatics, airshow flying, vintage, and experimental aircraft. He has experience as a corporate, training, and standards Captain, along with the management of a Fortune 100 flight department with worldwide operations. Captain Holiday was recently hand selected to fly a B-17 bomber and a noted warbird pilot.
With 40 years professional airline experience, Holiday is recognized for 26,000 hours of accident free flight with no FAA violation. He is a current United Airlines B-757/767 Captain, typed-rated on CE500, N265, HS125, B-727, 737, 757, 767, A-319/320, NB25, MIA6M, and CU-P40.
He is part owner of an aviation insurance group, bringing that added expertise as well, and a highly respected member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, International Aerobatic Club, Vintage Aircraft Association, Commemorative Air Force, National Aeronautic Association, Air Museum Planes of Fame, Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, and International Council of Airshows. Holiday also chairs the local Aeromedical Committee for the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA).
He holds an AS degree in Business Administration, Course work in Aviation Safety, USC, Course work in Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle University, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) License, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) License.