Chris Hadfield
CEO of Chris Hadfield Inc
Chris Hadfield
CEO of Chris Hadfield Inc
Canada
Overview
Work Experience
CEO
2013 - Current
Astronaut
1992 - 2013
Led an international team of astronauts, engineers and space professionals in multiple operational and time-critical situations Directed Operations in Russia for NASA Mediated international, multi-lingual teams to mutual compromise and agreement Demonstrated the ability to make good decisions under the highest-stress conditions, including spaceship command and spacewalking
Test Pilot
1989 - 1992
Experimental Test Pilot on F-18 and A7 aircraft, on exchange with USN at Patuxent River, MD Recognized as the top test pilot in the US Air Force and the US Navy
Fighter Pilot
1985 - 1988
CF-18 Fighter Pilot on 425 Squadron, CFB Bagotville QB Performed the first-ever CF-18 intercept of Soviet Bear bombers in Canadian airspace
Ski Instructor
1977 - 1978
Taught everyone from kindergardeners through retirees to improve and enjoy their abilities at skiing. Raced and taught downhill racing for 10 years.