Dennis Wait

Dennis Wait is a seasoned aviation and law enforcement professional with extensive experience in both training and operational roles. Currently serving as an Aviation Safety Inspector at the Federal Aviation Administration since September 2023, Dennis also holds the position of Toys for Tots Coordinator for the Alachua/Tri-County area with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation since January 2020. As a Law Enforcement Helicopter Pilot for the Alachua County Sheriff's Office since September 2010, Dennis operates an OH-58 helicopter and supports law enforcement missions. Previous roles include Senior Naval Science Instructor at SBAC and Gainesville High School, where responsibilities included managing the NJROTC program and teaching naval science to high school cadets. With a solid military background as a pilot and flight instructor with the USMC and Bell Helicopter, Dennis possesses a Master's degree in Aviation Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Utah.