Craig Drew — Senior Vice President of Air Operations at Southwest Airlines

Captain Craig Drew has been Senior Vice President of Air Operations at Southwest Airlines Co. since November 2015 and served as its Vice President of Flight Operations from June 2, 2014 to November 2015. Captain Drew is responsible for the airline's flight operations functions, which include 10 Pilot Bases nationwide, Crew Scheduling and the Flight Training Center. Captain Drew leads approximately 8,300 Flight Operations Employees, managing the hiring, training, safety, standardization and administration of the carrier's Pilots. Captain Drew has a strong vision and energy for Leading Southwest's Flight Operations into the future. He knows the importance of Teamwork and developing outstanding People. Captain Drew Drew began his Southwest career in 1990 as a First Officer and was promoted to Captain in 1994. For the last seven years, he served as the Chief Pilot of the Las Vegas Base. His accomplishments include graduating from Southwest's Managers in Training Program, a course designed for high performers; serving as a Check Airman since 2007; and participating in the Company's Adopt-A-Pilot Community Relations program for the last 12 years. Prior to joining Southwest, Captain Drew served as the Director of Flight Standards at SkyWest Airlines and was an FAA Designated Examiner. Captain Drew holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a type rating in the 737. Captain Drew earned a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and a Master of Science from California State University.