Captain Brad Bartholomew
Retired Airline Pilot & Concerned Citizen
After 20,000+ flights delivering 2 million passengers safely on the ground, Captain Brad Bartholomew knows how to solve problems under pressure.
Brad spent 10 years in the United States Air Force as an instructor followed by 30+ years for a major US airline.
Brad joined flying via Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at Duke University. Bartholomew has worked as a Registered Investment Advisor and wrote the Newfoundland Group newsletter for the aviation investment community.
In 2020, he published: Safe Landings – a Flight Plan and Checklist for Building a Renewed America.
From living in Pakistan in his youth to working for a great American company as a pilot and union member, Bartholomew experienced the world from a unique vantage point.
His greatest joy comes from family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.
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Working with incredible crews was the best part of working at Southwest Airlines
An unexpected joy on a hectic day
Childhood Christmas card
Playing golf while we lived in Pakistan. As the son of a Colonel in the Air Force, I attended 5 different grade schools and learned early how to form meaningful connections
Graduation from Duke University
Graduation from United States Air Force pilot training
Great crews make flying successful, safe and enjoyable.
My daughter enjoying her first flight with me as her Captain
Fishing in Alaska with CEO Herb Kelleher and other union members
Traveling the world with my wife
Standing in the Jordan River
My wife and I welcoming refugees to America
Volunteering at COVID-19 vaccination center
My first job after retirement: Dog Park Commander
My first granddaughter