Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Captain Petrovich's expertise is in crisis and contract management, and troubleshooting.
Major Product/SVS:
Air Transportation Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Fishing, Skydiving, Exercising, Renovating his Home, Spending Time with his Family
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Barry University, Miami (1983); Associate Degree, Miami Dade College
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Plantation Athletic League; Lifetime Member, National Rifle Association; Former Board Member, Air Line Pilots Association
Industry:
Commercial Flight Operations
Children's Names:
Robyn, Kimberly, Alex, Scott
Date of Distinction:
12/10/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Captain Petrovich's passion to get the job done by dealing with what's right versus who's right separates him from his peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Captain Petrovich would like to be remembered by his peers as someone who really cares for others.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Captain Petrovich would like to solve the intolerance of other cultures.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Captain Petrovich would like to have lunch with Leonardo da Vinci to gain insight into his passion for arts and sciences, and gain a deeper understanding of the mysteries he left behind.
Charity:
Volunteer, Baseball Team, Fort Lauderdale High School; Volunteer, Plantation Athletic League; Former Volunteer, Baseball and Softball Teams, South Plantation High School
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
33
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his dedication and passion for his profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was inspired by his father, who was a pilot.
Extended Bio Profile:
Captain Petrovich is a captain for the Boeing 777 aircraft. He also worked as a line check captain for training pilots and has also served as a domicile chief pilot. He served as an elected union representative with the Airline Pilots Association. He worked as a coach and team manager in recreational and travel sports teams with the Plantation Athletic League. He has also volunteered as a league administrator and as a sports commissioner. He coached high sports teams, and has operated a variety of aircrafts for light single engine aircraft to corporate aircraft to commercial airliners.
Captain Petrovich's once qualified as a captain in a commercial airliner and was selected as a domicile chief pilot. He also helped the youth of his community advance to play collegiate sports.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Aircraft Operations Worldwide, Maintaining Flight Safety, Working with the Transportation Security and Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Flight Deck Officers
Education Certifications:
Licensed Airline Transport Pilot (1980); Certified Flight Instructor (1978); Licensed Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Rating Pilot (1977)