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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.

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