Captain Ron “Fido” Alvarado is a retired United States Marine Corps Aviator and highly respected aviation safety expert, specializing in rotorcraft-helicopter training, Crew Resource Management, Operational Risk Management, and accident investigation.

He is currently a Captain with JetBlue Airways with type ratings: A-320/321, HS-125, EMB-500, BE-300, S-70, SK-61 and BV-107.

He was individually selected to the White House Military Office as a White House Helicopter Aircraft Commander directly supporting and flying the President of the United States, Vice President, and first family for four years in his “Marine One” helicopter.

A former U.S. Navy Submariner, Navy Diver, and Torpedoman serving aboard a Fast Attack Nuclear Powered submarine, Alvarado was also an Aerospace Production Manager for a 30 person team producing aircraft parts for over 300 aircraft companies.

His outstanding expertise also includes: Aviation Specialist, Contractor, Instructor Pilot, Captain flying and instructing combat missions throughout Afghanistan with the employment of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance U.S. military aircraft, having developed training programs and syllabi as well. He is the former CEO, COO, president and owner of several companies specializing in technology and professional executive development.