William Hotchkiss III | |
|---|---|
| Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines | |
| In office August 29, 2012 – June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Ramon Gutierrez |
| Succeeded by | Capt. Jim Sydiongco |
| 24th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force | |
| In office November 29, 1996 – January 8, 1999 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos Joseph Ejercito Estrada |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Arnulfo G. Acedera Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Willie C. Florendo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1943 Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Spouse | 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 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Air Force |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Commanding General, PAF Elite Blue Diamonds of the PAF |
Lieutenant General William K. Hotchkiss (born January 8, 1943) is a retired Philippine Air Force general who served as the 24th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the former Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. He is also the current President of the Cantilan Bank, a rural bank in Surigao del Sur.
He served various positions in preparation to the more demanding position in the PAF. He was a member of the famed Blue Diamonds, and a combat ready fighter and trainer 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.