The Pilot Network Co-Founder and Delta Boeing 737 pilot, Jason Depew, unfortunately passed away on November 4th following a cardiac arrest.
Depew, who, according to aviation watchdog JonNYC, had been running, experienced the cardio event while running.
Depew had been a major force behind the Delta Air Lines Pilots Association (DALPA) podcast Engage.
Jason would bring difficult conversations to the forefront and look to strengthen bonds between varying pilots. During his tenure, he sought to transform the industry and ensure authenticity, compassion, and warmth.
Depew was also the brains behind the published book Pilot Math Treasure Bath. His story was about being a pilot, the opportunities working in the industry, and how earning more money than many other professions has its upsides and downsides.
Pilot Math was the book that looked to provide a lasting impact and set want-to-be pilots on track to achieve amazing goals.
Reading through Depew's bio, Jason was born in 1980. Throughout his younger years, he was easily distracted when playing sports, as the fields were located on the outskirts of an airport. Jason joined the US Air Force and flew more than 300 combat missions in Afghanistan (among other places).
Following his retirement from the forces, Depew started flying for Delta Air Lines and did part-time flight instructing.
After writing Pilot Math Treasure, Depew took to the airwaves, participating in numerous podcasts and being a change maker in the Delta Air Lines Pilots Association. In his final years, Depew resided with his family in Tampa.
A GoFundMe page has been set up, with over $2700 already raised as of this article's publication.
The funds raised will cover funeral expenses, donations to aviation initiatives close to Jason's heart, and support for his immediate family.
Depew had a lifelong passion for aviation. He was always found investing in others and giving support and guidance to those with an interest in flying or just as a friend.
During his time at Delta, he was the first officer on the MD-88, Boeing 717, and Airbus A220 before eventually becoming captain of the A220 and the Boeing 737 .
Depew held a Master CFI with the National Association of Flight Instructors, with thousands of hours under his belt, and had always dedicated plenty of time to developing the next generation of airline pilots.
Jason passed unexpectedly on November 4th, leaving behind his wife, Dr Jen Depew, and two children, daughter Bailey and son Jason Jr.
His remembrance service will be held on November 16th in Riverview, Florida.
