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Lt. Gen. William K. Hotchkiss III (Ret.)
Director General
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 29, 2012
President Benigno Aquino III
Preceded by Ramon Gutierrez
24th Commanding General
of the Philippine Air Force

In office
November 29, 1996 – 1999
President Fidel V. Ramos
Joseph Ejercito Estrada
Preceded by Lt. Gen. Nicasio Rodriguez, Jr.
Succeeded by Lt. Gen. Willie Cacdac Florendo
Personal details
Born January 8, 1943(1943-01-08) (age 81)
Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Spouse(s) Maria Teresa Paloma y Escano-Hotchkiss
Children Karla Hotchkiss
Tanya Hotchkiss
William E. Hotchkiss IV
Steven E. Hotchkiss
Alma mater Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Profession Military
Religion Roman Catholic
Military service
Allegiance Flag of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines
Service/branch Philippine Air Force
Rank General Lieutenant General
Commands Commanding General, PAF
Elite Blue Diamonds of the PAF

For the Distinguished Service Cross recipient, see William Hotchkiss (United States Army).

Lieutenant General William K. Hotchkiss (born January 8, 1943) is the current Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. He was the current President of the Cantilan Bank, a rural bank in Surigao del Sur. He become the 24th commanding general of the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

He served various positions in preparation to the more demanding position in the PAF. He was a member of the famed Blue Diamonds, a combat ready pilot. On November 29, 1996, he became the Commanding General of the PAF. Further, in line with environmental protection, he is an ex officio member of the Philippine Eagle Foundation.

Military career[]

Hotchkiss joined the Philippine Air Force as cadet in Philippine Air Force Flying School in 1962 where he graduated in 1964. He became an instructor pilot after graduation. In 1966, he joined the 5th Fighter Wing in Basa Air Base where he stayed for ten years and became a member of Elite Blue Diamonds of the Philippine Air Force. He flew 79 combat sorties against the enemies of the state at that time.

Over the years of dedicated service in the Philippine Air Force, he garnered several awards and decorations, in recognition of his professionalism and outstanding contribution and was assigned to different key sensitive positions up the ladder until he assumed position as the 24th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force in November 29, 1996 until 1999.

Cantilan Bank[]

After his retirement in 1999, Hotchkiss joined the Cantilan Bank, a rural bank jointly founded by his father and sixteen other incorporatiors in 1980. Now, it holds distinction as the most recognized rural bank in the country and the only community bank that is compliant with international standards.

Currently, Hotchkiss is the president and chairman of the board of Cantilan Bank.

CAAP Director General[]

In August 29, 2012, Hotchkiss appointed as director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), ending a two-month stint as a mere director and officer in charge of an agency vital to aviation reforms.

He is the current Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. He was the current President of the Cantilan Bank, a rural bank in Surigao del Sur. He become the 24th commanding general of the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

He served various positions in preparation to the more demanding position in the PAF. He was a member of the famed Blue Diamonds, a combat ready pilot. On November 29, 1996, he became the Commanding General of the PAF. Further, in line with environmental protection, he is an ex officio member of the Philippine Eagle Foundation.

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