Silver Air Private Jets has appointed Craig Murray as chief pilot, effective immediately. Murray moves into the role from Citation CJ3 ARM lead captain, a position he has held at the Santa Barbara, California-based aircraft management and charter company since 2024.

Murray brings more than 4,600 total flight hours and extensive Part 135 pilot-in-command experience. Before joining Silver Air, he served as assistant chief pilot and acting chief pilot at Boutique Air, where he led a crew force of approximately 167 pilots across a fleet of 27 aircraft. In his new role, Murray will oversee day to day safety and standardisation for Silver Air's pilot group, working closely with flight operations and the company's aviation safety group.

Jason Middleton, CEO of Silver Air, says: "Craig has proven himself to be a strong leader and a highly capable aviator who understands our operation and our people. He's led a large crew force before, brings a hands-on approach to safety and standardisation and already knows our owners and our culture. That combination makes him a natural fit for this role, and it's a good reminder that some of our best leaders are the ones we grow from within."

Murray adds: "It means a lot to step into this role somewhere I already know the people and the standards we hold. My focus is simple: support our pilots, keep our standards high and make sure accountability shows up in the details, every flight."

Murray holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with type ratings including the Citation CJ2+. He began his aviation career training at Pan Am International Flight Academy.