Blue Ridge Gold Wings LLC
Professional Contract Pilot Services with 45+ Years of Proven Excellence
Navy Trained. Airline Experienced. On Your Flight Deck.
Paul Bushrow has been flying for more than 45 years without a single incident or failed checkride — a record built on Navy carrier discipline and sharpened by regional airline training and experience flying turboprops and jets for PSA Airlines (American Eagle) and Atlantic Coast Airlines (United Express / Delta Connection).
The “Gold Wings” in Blue Ridge Gold Wings is a nod to the Navy Wings of Gold — the hallmark earned by every Naval Aviator, and a standard Paul has carried into every cockpit since. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, he now flies as a contract pilot through Blue Ridge Gold Wings LLC, offering owners of Pilatus PC-12, light jets, and multi-engine piston aircraft an experienced, professional pilot who can step into any cockpit and fit any operation.
Airline Standards. Every Flight.
Contract Pilot & Charter Support
Paul holds an ATP certificate with Canadair Regional Jet (CL-65) and Jetstream 41 (BA-4100) type ratings, is a CFI, CFII, and CFIG, and holds an FAA First Class Medical. He has recently completed PC-12 NG and Legacy Initial training. His 4,750+ civilian hours — including 3,188 Part 121 airline hours and more than 2,680 hours as Pilot in Command — are matched by the kind of CRM professionalism that only comes from flying Navy jets off carrier decks and then spending years in a regulated airline environment.
Owner-Pilot Support & Aircraft Transition
Paul is equally comfortable in the left seat or the right, and equally at ease alongside an experienced owner-pilot or a new aircraft owner. That professional ease extends beyond the cockpit — two decades in senior client-facing roles in technology consulting means Paul understands the executive environment your passengers operate in. For owner-pilots, Paul serves as a trusted right-seat copilot and mentor, helping build confidence and capability in your aircraft. He also offers initial aircraft transition assistance, guiding new owners through systems, procedures, and real-world flying scenarios to ensure a smooth and safe transition into ownership.
Ferry, Positioning & Flight Instruction
Blue Ridge Gold Wings provides reliable aircraft ferry and positioning services without the delays and complications of long-distance commuting. In addition, Paul offers flight instruction as a CFI, CFII, and CFIG, delivering structured, experience-based training designed to elevate pilot proficiency and decision-making. Paul is within a two-hour drive of a wide range of regional and major airports in addition to Charlottesville, making him a practical local option for operators and owners throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Central Appalachian corridor. No commuter delays, no positioning headaches — just a pilot who’s already here.
If you need a dependable contract pilot in Central Virginia, Paul is available now.
Reach out today to discuss your needs and schedule availability.
