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NATHAN SCOTT, Corporate Pilot on Notable Men

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NATHAN SCOTT

Corporate Pilot, TransMedics, Inc.

“I attribute my success to God, the unwavering support of my family and my wife, the guidance of my mentors, and the incredible people I surround myself with who continually encourage and inspire me to grow.”

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Hope Mills, NC 28348
INDUSTRY
Aviation

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About

Nathan Scott is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and experienced aviation professional with 24.5 years of military service and more than 5,000 hours of worldwide flight experience. He currently serves as a corporate pilot for TransMedics, Inc., flying the Phenom 300 to transport donor organs, including lungs, livers, and hearts, across the United States to support life-saving transplant procedures. Throughout his military career, Scott flew a variety of aircraft, including the MC-130W and AC-130W, and completed 13 deployments in support of special operations missions. His distinguished service earned him the 2008 Ross G. Hoyt Award and multiple Air Medals for accomplishments involving pioneering combat missions and aviation operations in challenging environments.
Beyond his flying experience, Scott brings extensive expertise in leadership, strategic planning, flight safety, training, and organizational development. During his Air Force career, he served in several leadership positions, including Inspector General, Branch Chief for Strategic Plans and Programs, and Assistant Operations Officer, overseeing complex missions and large military organizations. He holds a bachelor's degree in Leisure Studies from East Carolina University and a master's degree in Religion with a concentration in Christian Leadership from Liberty University. He is also a certified instructor, Airline Transport Pilot, and John Maxwell Team Coach, with a strong passion for mentorship, teambuilding, and helping others become better versions of themselves. Scott maintains a connection to the military aviation community through his lifetime membership in the Air Commando Association and involvement with other professional aviation and special operations organizations.
Scott attributes his success to God, his wife, Leslie, the support of his family, and the mentors who have guided him throughout his life and career. His personal and professional philosophy centers on family, service to others, the Golden Rule, and leaving every person and place better than he found them. He believes that success requires taking ownership, avoiding excuses, developing self-awareness, and identifying one's strengths to excel in a chosen field. Through his continued work in aviation and commitment to coaching and mentorship, Scott strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while carrying forward the values of integrity, accountability, and service that shaped his military career.

Key Areas Of Focus

  • 01. Teaching
  • 02. Flight Safety
  • 03. Military Operations
  • 04. Flight Simulation
  • 05. Instruction
  • 06. Flight Training
  • 07. Religious Studies
  • 08. Outdoor Recreation
  • 09. Department Budgeting
  • 10. National Security

IN HIS OWN WORDS

The Q and A

  1. 01

    What do you attribute your success to?

    I attribute my success to God, the unwavering support of my family and my wife, the guidance of my mentors, and the incredible people I surround myself with who continually encourage and inspire me to grow.

  2. 02

    What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

    The best career advice I’ve ever received is to never make excuses, take ownership of my responsibilities, and find the one thing I do best and strive to be exceptional at it.

  3. 03

    What advice would you give to young men entering your industry?

    Find your one thing and be awesome at it. Understand it's not about you but helping the organization. Never forget who you are outside of your job. Write I am statements to maintain self-awareness.

  4. 04

    What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

    Financial challenges facing aspiring pilots, with $120,000 to $175,000 cost for 1,500 hours of flight experience required for commercial certification.

  5. 05

    What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

    The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are family, service to others, leaving every place better than I found it, and treating people with the same respect and kindness I would want to receive.

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