Meet the 130th Commander
Major Ray Phillips
Welcome to the 130th Composite Squadron.
I am Squadron Commander Maj Ray Phillips. I assumed command on May 17, 2016. Before that I was Director of Finance for the Minnesota Wing for over three years. In addition, during my 15 year association with Civil Air Patrol, I have been a CAP pilot, CAP Orientation pilot, squadron finance officer, and squadron safety officer.
I am from originally from California where I attended public school and college, received my general aviation flight training, and met and married my wife of 35 years. From California I joined the U.S. Navy and served in Air/Sea Rescue for six years during the Viet Nam War.
After separating from the Navy, I began building a career in aviation beginning with flight training in a small, two seat Cessna, and ending the flight portion of my career as an Airbus captain in the airlines. I currently work at a training center in Eagan as an airline pilot instructor and examiner. In fact, I have recently published a free book on the subject of airline piloting and am in the process of adapting it for CAP pilots.
My wife, youngest daughter, two cats, and I live in Farmington in a quiet, Rockwell-esque neighborhood.
As the new commander I am humbled to be the leader of a squadron of such excellent and capable seniors and cadets. As we look to the future we have plans for our Emergency services growth, Aerospace is developing a plan for drones and remote control aircraft, our Character Development is in good hands, and the senior and cadet staffs have been set in place for 2016.
Please feel free to reach me any time at 301-667-9652 or by email at skyrunner31958@gmail.com
Maj Ray Phillips, CAP
I am Squadron Commander Maj Ray Phillips. I assumed command on May 17, 2016. Before that I was Director of Finance for the Minnesota Wing for over three years. In addition, during my 15 year association with Civil Air Patrol, I have been a CAP pilot, CAP Orientation pilot, squadron finance officer, and squadron safety officer.
I am from originally from California where I attended public school and college, received my general aviation flight training, and met and married my wife of 35 years. From California I joined the U.S. Navy and served in Air/Sea Rescue for six years during the Viet Nam War.
After separating from the Navy, I began building a career in aviation beginning with flight training in a small, two seat Cessna, and ending the flight portion of my career as an Airbus captain in the airlines. I currently work at a training center in Eagan as an airline pilot instructor and examiner. In fact, I have recently published a free book on the subject of airline piloting and am in the process of adapting it for CAP pilots.
My wife, youngest daughter, two cats, and I live in Farmington in a quiet, Rockwell-esque neighborhood.
As the new commander I am humbled to be the leader of a squadron of such excellent and capable seniors and cadets. As we look to the future we have plans for our Emergency services growth, Aerospace is developing a plan for drones and remote control aircraft, our Character Development is in good hands, and the senior and cadet staffs have been set in place for 2016.
Please feel free to reach me any time at 301-667-9652 or by email at skyrunner31958@gmail.com
Maj Ray Phillips, CAP
