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Yarko “J.J.” Sos

Yarko “J.J.” Sos

Founder/Director Check-6

A highly decorated and distinguished aviator and businessman, “JJ” has consistently been selected for the most demanding and challenging leadership positions. “JJ” ran the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, known worldwide as TOPGUN. “JJ” amassed more than 4000 flight hours in F-14s, F/A-18s and F-16 fighter jets, and successfully executed 746 carrier arrested landings, of which 250 were at night. He flew 27 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, 12 strike missions in NATO Bosnia operations, and participated in four other combat deployments to Iraq. As operations officer of Fighter Squadron 154, “JJ” led an incredible turnaround in morale and performance which resulted in the squadron winning the prestigious Battle Excellence and Clifton Awards for the best and most improved Fighter Squadron in 1998.

His personal effort in the squadron’s turnaround was recognized in his selection as the 1997 Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific Pilot of the Year, from hundreds of eligible Naval officers. He retired from the military as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force. His last assignment was as the Commander of the 119th Fighter Squadron, an F-16 fighter unit in the New Jersey Air National Guard. Concurrent with command in the Air National Guard, “JJ” began a new career relating his leadership and flying experience to corporate America. Additionally, he is a rated Boeing 737 First Officer and has served as a pilot for United Airlines.

In 2007 he became one of the founding members of Check-6 International, a performance leadership company comprised exclusively of select aircraft carrier fighter pilots, Special Operations operatives, and military veterans. Check-6 takes the best practices of the most dangerous operations on Earth and tailors training, simulation, cultural and leadership solutions. The company’s truly credible, experienced consultants work to benefit industries that seek “high-reliability” culture/performance and continuous improvement. Check-6 has grown to more than 200 consultants in diversified industries that work on six continents, in 17 languages.

“JJ” holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers University-Camden. He resides with his wife and family in Houston, Texas.

Specifics

  • F-14/F-16/F-18 Fighter Pilot
  • 5 Iraq deployments
  • Director TOPGUN School
  • Rated B-737 First Officer
  • BE Vanderbilt University
  • MBA Rutgers University
  • Founder/Director Check-6
  • 18 years in consulting
  • Worked on 5 continents
  • Live in Houston last 12 years
  • Wife, three children

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