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Paul S. Ratté

Director of Aviation Safety Programs

United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG)

Paul Ratté flew helicopters in the Atlantic, Alaskan, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes regions during a 26-year U.S. Coast Guard career. He served as an aviation training center standardization pilot, Operations Director of the service’s then-largest air station, and commanded two air stations, leading maritime response and unique National Capital Region air-intercept operations.

He holds engineering and MBA degrees, and was awarded the Air Medal and two Distinguished Flying Crosses for dramatic rescues. He currently directs insurer USAIG’s Aviation Safety Programs.