Andrew Crider

Andrew Crider is an aviation advocacy and subject matter expert with a background in public relations strategy and writing. He has national grassroots experience and specializes in areas such as airport improvement program grants, part 139 operations, airport sustainability, and urban air mobility. Andrew's education includes a study at the Thomas C. Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership and an Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Virginia. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Virginia Commonwealth University. Throughout his career, Andrew has held various roles in different organizations, including Director at Pilots for the Advancement of Medical Standards Association and advocacy Campaign Director at Alliance for Aviation Across America. He has also served as Political Director at Defense Industries for Clean Commonwealth, Session Aide at Virginia House of Delegates, Public Relations Specialist at Virginia Department of Aviation, Customer Relations Specialist at Virginia Department of Aviation, Range Safety Officer at Colonial Shooting Academy, Line Service Technician/Customer Service Representative at Dominion Aviation, Ramp Ambassador at Air Serv Corporation, News Editor at The Commonwealth Times, and Customer Service Representative at Petco.