Hang gliding competitor and commercial aviation veteran, Jose Manuel began flying at age 16 alongside his father and brother Rudy. He went on to compete at the 1985 World Championships in Kossen, Austria, and built a distinguished career as a commercial airline pilot, retiring in 2025 with nearly 18,000 flight hours.
Jose Manuel brings nearly five decades of aeronautical expertise to Wills Wing, leading safety and quality control to ensure every glider meets the highest standards.