LtCol Wm. C. Standish USAF Ret

Lt. Col. William (Bill) C. Standish joined the U.S. Air Force in September 1968. In 1972, at the age of 25, he became one of the youngest captains on the KC-135. He flew many missions in this aircraft over Vietnam, and at home, in support of the Strategic Air Command mission of nuclear deterrence. During his 26-year career in the Air Force, in addition to being a type-rated Captain of the B-707, Lt. Col. Standish was an Air Operations Officer with the U.S.A.F Reserves fulfilling assignments to PACOM, SOUTHCOM, and USACOM. He also served as a Liaison Officer for the US Air Force Academy. He retired from military service in December 1995.

Lt. Col. Standish had a distinguished aviation career in the public sector. He piloted the Canadair CL-44 and the Mitsubishi MU-2 for Blue Bell, Inc. in Greensboro, NC. He flew as a Flight Engineer, First Officer and Captain for Ozark Air Lines, Trans World Airlines (TWA) and American Airlines. He captained the DC-9, MD-80 and the B-717. In addition, Captain Standish served as Pilot Check Airman on the B-717 and as Flight Engineer Check Airman on the B-727. He was a type-rated First Officer of the B-767 and the B-757.

After his airline career was over at age 60, he continued in aviation with the U.S. Marshals Service as captain on the B-737 and MD-80 until his final retirement in 2013 at age 66.

In over 43 years of flying service, William Standish has embraced all types of flying: military, corporate, commercial, and public use. He has accumulated over 27,000 hours of accident-free pilot time. In addition to these accomplishments, through his steadfast work ethic, patient demeanor, and team spirit, he has been a great role model for his family and fellow employees. His patriotism and dedication to aviation are an inspiration to those who know him.