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Born and raised in Bloomington, IN., Jade Thorpe attended Purdue University where he studied Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology. During his time at Purdue he was an active member of Purdue's ROTC Rifle team and ROTC Drill teams. After departing Purdue for a short stint with the US Army, he earned his degree in Aviation Technology from American Trans Air's Aviation Training Academy. After several years in the Public Transportation Sector, Jade took a position with Delta Airlines in Atlanta, GA. during his seven year career with Delta, he had a wide degree of exposure; first as an A&P mechanic, then finally as a Team Leader in Delta's Technical Procedures group. At Delta, Jade established himself as a creative problem solver and earned a reputation for innovation and inventiveness. He was elected as a finalist for Delta's prestigious Chairman's Award for Innovation in 2004. After departing Delta in 2004, Jade started a position with Jouve Aviation Solutions as a Project Leader in Irvine, CA. His career with Jouve allowed him again to develop yet another perspective in the aerospace and technology industry. Applying the same innovative style he was known for, Jade quickly established himself as a dynamic leader, helping Jouve advance itself in the areas of Flight Operations Data management and becoming an evangelist for agile development in the enterprise. In 2006, Jade has brought his innovation and leadership to Thrust Aerospace as it's Chief Technology Officer. |
