Cade Schalla
About Cade Schalla
Cade Schalla is an Aviation Sales Executive with extensive experience in the aviation industry, including roles at World Fuel Services and FlightAware. He holds a Master's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has a background as an Air Traffic Controller in the US Navy.
Current Role at FlightAware
Cade Schalla currently serves as an Aviation Sales Executive at FlightAware, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Houston, Texas, he is responsible for driving sales initiatives within the aviation sector. His role involves engaging with clients to provide solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve flight tracking capabilities.
Previous Experience at World Fuel Services
Cade Schalla has extensive experience at World Fuel Services, where he held multiple roles from 2002 to 2017. His positions included Quality Assurance Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Sales Executive, Operations Manager, and FBO & Vendor Management. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to various projects, including the development of a manual and technical process that significantly reduced financial exposure.
Education and Credentials
Cade Schalla has a strong educational background in aviation and logistics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the same institution in 2016. He also holds an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher License and an FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist certification.
Aviation Technology Consulting Experience
In 2021, Cade Schalla worked as an Aviation Technology Consultant at Portside, Inc. for eight months. During this time, he led a Data Management Project aimed at creating and maintaining a comprehensive database for global airports. This project supported commercial operators by facilitating scheduled operations and diversions.
Military Background as Air Traffic Controller
Cade Schalla served in the U.S. Navy as an Air Traffic Controller from 1996 to 2001. His military training included attending the U.S. Navy Air Traffic Control School, where he achieved the FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist certification. His experience in the Navy provided him with foundational skills in aviation operations and air traffic management.