Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Gregory Brandes is a licensed and certified ATP captain, with single engine commercial ratings, as well as several instrument and instructor ratings and certifications. Gregory has served in various roles over the years, primarily focusing on aircraft development with reputable manufactures to build the T34C, C500, Lear55, multiple Boeing aircraft, shuttle carriers and the AirForce One. His total flight hours exceed 11,000 hours with more than half being in turbine powered, multi-engine aircraft.