CAPT Jim “Guido” DiMatteo has been a Club Member for 20 years, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, and a globally recognized figure in aviation. With a career spanning nearly three decades as a Naval Aviator, Jim has flown elite fighter jets, led top squadrons, and served as Director of the Navy’s High-Performance Aircraft Division. But what sets him apart isn’t just his service record — it’s his unshakable commitment to excellence, legacy, and purpose.

The conversation takes us from Jim’s early influences — particularly the inspiration of his late father, a fellow Naval Aviator — to the values that have guided his career and personal life. He reflects on what it means to lead with integrity, perform under pressure, and push limits with humility and grit. Whether commanding a squadron, directing the Red Bull Air Races, or spending time with family, Jim approaches each chapter of life with the same bold energy and deep sense of gratitude.

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