Cade leads the AOPA Flying Clubs Initiative. He holds a private pilot certificate and is a formation-qualified AOPA staff pilot.
Prior to joining AOPA, Cade was a Critical Care Flight Paramedic for a Level 1 Trauma Center on EC-135 helicopters. After that, he was a Police Officer in Charleston, SC, where he was a member of the Under Water Recovery Team and maintained his medical license as a Tactical Paramedic. Cade started with AOPA as a Medical Certification Specialist before transitioning to his current role with the AOPA You Can Fly Foundation.
Cade holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Cade is a native Texan who resides in Frederick, MD.
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301-695-2022
Jason is the manager of the AOPA Flying Clubs Initiative. He holds a commercial pilot certificate with multi engine and instrument ratings and is a certified flight instructor.
Before joining AOPA, Jason worked in the hospitality industry where he trained management teams. Jason also flight instructs in Gaithersburg, MD where he has a passion for aviation and safety. When Jason was younger, he was part of the Clearview Flying Club (2W2) which helped jumpstart his aviation journey and understanding the sense of community a flying club can bring to an airport.
Jason resides in Ellicott City, MD.
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301-695-2356