BN/RC/NWA Capt. David Christian Dixen

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

BN/RC/NWA Capt. David Christian Dixen

May 12, 1940 - October 14, 2025

 

As noted in the recent March issue of the ALPA magazine, the October passing of NWA Capt. David “Dave” Dixen.  Dave flew for Braniff from 1966-1982, then Republic 1983-1986, and Northwest Airlines 1986-2000.  He is survived by his wife, and by his children and grandchildren. 

Dave had most recently resided in Minnesota : 2617 Riviera Dr S, Saint Paul, MN 55110.

 

PCN memorial site

 

https://obituaries.startribune.com/obituary/david-dixen-1093295147

 

David Christian Dixen Obituary

White Bear Lake - David had a full, rich life. He had careers as an airline pilot for over 30 years, starting with Republic, as a science teacher, and as a chemist. He loved dancing, singing, biking, sailing and other silent sports. He was a lifelong learner with special interest in energy conservation. His memorial service is on November 8, 2025…………..

https://www.presspubs.com/obituaries/david-christian-dixen/article_13b6e7d0-63a6-4ee7-b226-96f1dc77276c.html

David died on 10/14/2025 at age of 85. He is survived by wife, three children, eight grandchildren, and three great grandsons. He had a rich, full life. He had a career as an airline pilot for over thirty years, starting with Braniff and ending with Delta. He was also a science teacher, a chemist, and a sheep farmer. He was involved with community as a volunteer firefighter, an AARP driving safety instructor, and an officer in CAP, Parks and Trails Council, and Tapestry Folkdance Center. He loved dancing, singing, biking, sailing, silent sports, and flying his own airplane. He was a lifelong learner with a special interest in energy conservation.

(source: Branifflist) Dave Dixen (85) passed away October 14, 2025. after a full, rich life.   His Memorial Service is on November 8th at 11am at the White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church  328 Maple St.  Mahtomedi, MN. 
After college Dave applied his education and became a research chemist for a year.  Deciding to return to academia, he spent 2 years as a High School Teacher in chemistry and physics.  Then his love of aviation beckoned and Dave became a flight instructor.  After accumulating a lot of experience, he was hired by Braniff International in 1966.  Unfortunately the shutdown 16 years later required Dave to update his resume,  Very soon an opportunity came along with Republic.  Dave progressed rapidly in seniority becoming a Convair 580 Captain before the 1986 merger with Northwest.  Dave took his age 60 retirement in 2000.  During his airline career, he had been active in several aviation safety committees as well as owning several private airplanes: an Alerus and a self launching glider.