Anthony Hicks
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Anthony Hicks
Anthony (Tony) began his military career as an enlisted Combat Engineer in an Army Reserve unit before transitioning to naval aviation, where he served as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot flying high-performance aircraft in demanding, time-critical conditions.
Following military service, he built a broad civilian aviation career that includes flight instruction, airline operations, and corporate aviation. His work has included contract flying, mentor pilot roles, and instructional positions, with an emphasis on single-pilot operations, weather decision-making, and performance under stress. He is also a course and content creator focused on pilot mindset, risk management, and operational readiness.
He holds a Master of Science degree in Geological Sciences with a concentration in meteorology and has taught geological and meteorological sciences at the collegiate level. This academic background supports his aviation instruction, storm chasing operations, and weather-focused education.
He is the owner of Deep Blue Adventure & Aviation LLC, a veteran-owned business providing contract pilot services, aviation training, storm chasing tours, and SCUBA travel experiences, with specific offerings tailored to veterans and active service members.
Outside of aviation, he maintains a certified personal trainer credential and remains active through resistance training, mountain biking, and outdoor pursuits.
Amazon Flow
When a group of diverse friends uncovers a hidden aquatic marvel, a sudden military invasion turns their scientific expedition into a desperate fight for survival behind enemy lines
In his book, Amazon Flow, Anthony Hicks explores focus, decision-making, and performance under pressure through the lens of aviation, weather, and real-world experience. Drawing from military service, civilian flying, and academic study, the book blends storytelling with practical frameworks for operating effectively in high-stress environments.
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Amy Campbell, editor, Knoxville City Lifestyle –
“With its compelling blend of adventure, scientific discovery and international intrigue, Amazon Flow takes readers on an unforgettable journey. Anthony Hicks brings a distinctive perspective to this gripping story, where friendship, courage and the will to survive are tested at every turn. It’s an exciting read for anyone who loves a suspenseful story with depth and substance.”
Ben Story –
Few authors blend the technical authenticity of aviation and diving with the imagination of an adventure novelist so convincingly. A compelling tale of exploration, suspense, and international intrigue.
Kelsey Donovan –
Hicks’ premiere work Amazon Flow electrifies with an adventure composed of thrilling international intrigue, tactical perseverance, and the bonds that we hold fast. Veteran and civilian readers alike will enter a ‘flow-state’, and I already greatly anticipate the next illuminating page-turner by Mr. Hicks.
Marc Rochelson, Publisher, Knoxville City Lifestyle –
Anthony Hicks writes the way he has lived: with a combat pilot’s precision and a scientist’s curiosity. Amazon Flow is a tense, vivid read that pairs the thrill of an expedition gone sideways with the authority of an author who knows what it means to keep a cool head when the plan falls apart.
Tom Rau, Cdr USNR Ret –
Compelling story, hard to set it aside. Anthony does an outstanding job with plot and character development. Four distinctly different individuals navigating their way through a diving adventure that turns into a heart pounding survival story. Excellent, high energy fiction piece.