Total flight hours
27000 hours
Years in airline industry
40 years
Key Facts
- Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute awarded David Byers from Franklin, Indiana, the Distinguished Technology Alumni Award for his outstanding career in aviation.
- Byers, currently a captain for United Airlines, flies the Boeing 787 Dreamliner internationally, covering destinations across the globe.
- David Byers also serves as a quality control check airman for United Airlines, mentoring pilots and check airmen on the Boeing 787.
- The Distinguished Technology Alumni Award acknowledges Purdue Polytechnic alumni for their professional achievements and community contributions.