Chuck Collins – President / CEO

Charles G. (Chuck) CollinsĀ is the President and CEO of Chuck Collins Associates, Inc. (CC&A, Inc.), a professional aircraft sales company, which he started in 1993. He is also President / CEO of CAA, Inc. (d.b.a. Collins Aviation Associates) a company he formed in 1997, to provide diverse aviation services such as flight management, charter operations, aviation asset management, and the provisioning of aviation technical professional staff.

Mr. Collins graduated from San Jose State University’s School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Prior to starting CC&A, Inc. and CAA, Inc. his diverse career included both aircraft operations and management experience. He held the position of Chief Pilot for multiple aviation companies, worked in various sales management positions for three major airframe manufacturers, and was Vice President of Sales for Jet East in Dallas.

Military Service

Mr. Collins began his career in aviation as a United States Army Combat Pilot flying electronic surveillance missions for the National Security Agency while serving in Vietnam.

Industry Certificates

Mr. Collins currently holds multiple industry certificates and is well respected in the aviation industry:

  • Airline Transport Pilot 1745914 ATP
  • Flight Engineer
  • Gold Seal Flight Instructor
  • Ground Instructor
  • Mechanic-Powerplant
  • Medical Certificate – Second Class