Bruce McCall's Profile

Aviation is Bruce McCall's passion. He is never happier than when he is in the air. In 1986, Bruce built and flew his first plane, a single seat, ultralight aircraft that carried a whopping 5 gallons of gas and weighed a mere 254 lbs. soaking wet. At age 54 he received his private pilot license and began flying his own Piper Comanche 250.

After a 30+ year career in Corporate Marketing, Bruce decided to pursue aviation full time and teamed up with EAA to help launch Light Sport, a successful new category of flight. He also served on an FAA industry committee to establish ASTM standards for Light Sport manufacturing and pilot standards.

That accomplished, he went on to join the world of airport management, starting at the local FBO and requesting to start from the bottom pumping gas and cleaning lavs, then working his way up. He wanted to fully understand the responsibilities of each position before running it. Within a year he became General Manager for Trajen at AUS in Texas, and later GM for Atlantic, Million Air, and Landmark at GSO in North Carolina.

Bruce has also had the honor to serve as the Chairman of the Board for FSANA (Flight School Association of North America) and still serves on its Board.

In the end, Bruce found it was most rewarding to see others learn the joys of aviation. In 2013, he became the Owner/President/CEO of Triad Aviation Academy, expanding it to create more inclusivity and opportunity for everyone interested in aviation. TAA has done just that.