board of directors

Chair

Sean D.Halbrook is the Chair of Aviation Industry Resource (A.I.R.).  Currently, he is a Captain at Delta Airlines.  Began flying at age 15 earning his glider rating before attending the University of Cincinnati.  At University of Cincinnati, he earned his Single Engine Land, Instrument rating, Commercial rating and Certified Flight Instructor ratings.  A few years later, earned his Airline Transport Pilot certificate opening the door for employment at Comair Jet Express flying Learjet 25,35,55s.  In 1996, he switched gears and landed a job with Massachusetts Air National Guard flying F-15 A and C models. While at Massachusetts Air National Guard, He was a commander at the 131 Fighter Squadron and President of National Guard Association of Massachusetts.  As President, he was a dedicated advocate for the Massachusetts National Guard community consisting of over 8500 soldiers and airmen with both Massachusetts state legislature and Federal legislature in D.C.ensuring that Soldiers and Airmen had the proper resources and benefits to assist their communities and defend our nation.  Retiring from the Massachusetts Air National Guard with 22 years of service, he was hired by Delta Airlines in 2016.  Today, he continues his passion helping others by giving young adults a chance to achieve their aviation dreams either as a pilot, mechanic, dispatcher or air traffic controller through A.I.R. charity.  He understands how financially difficult it is to be part of the aviation community.  Air Industry Resource will provide financial support for those who cannot afford costly training.  With A.I.R. removing the financial burden/stress, the student has more time to concentrate on aviation training making the aviation industry safer. 

He also serves as President of the Executive Committee overseeing day to day operations of A.I.R.

Secretary

Advisory Member