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Des Moines, Ia, Us

Des Moines, Ia, Us

132D Operations Group, Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Chief MQ-9 Evaluator Pilot for the 132nd Operations Group.

In addition to instructor pilot duties described in previous position, this upgraded position involves formal evaluation of MQ-9 pilots, both initial qualification students and fully qualified aircrew members, in their ability to operate, instruct to, and employ the MQ-9 in a safe and adequate manner in accordance with AFI 11-202-mq1/9 vol 2.

Usa

• Provides initial qualification instruction in MQ-9 basic aircraft control, close air support, strike coordination and reconnaissance, air interdiction, combat search and rescue, and ISR mission sets for active duty, ANG, AF Reserve, Royal Air Force, French Air Force, and Italian Air Force students. • Coordinates realistic combat training with contracted JTACs and Army personnel within the White Sands Missile Range airspace, as well as in PMATS simulators, to prepare students for real… Show more • Provides initial qualification instruction in MQ-9 basic aircraft control, close air support, strike coordination and reconnaissance, air interdiction, combat search and rescue, and ISR mission sets for active duty, ANG, AF Reserve, Royal Air Force, French Air Force, and Italian Air Force students. • Coordinates realistic combat training with contracted JTACs and Army personnel within the White Sands Missile Range airspace, as well as in PMATS simulators, to prepare students for real world operations across the globe.• As a flight commander, upholds Air Force and squadron standards, mentors/trains subordinate pilots and enlisted sensor operators, while being responsible for the professional development of all flight personnel and assigned student flights. Show less

• Multi-role combat RPA pilot providing real-time ISR and lethal strike capabilities in support of national security objectives. Executed on-call assistance to coalition ground forces in a CAS and AI role in Operations Enduring Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel, and Inherent Resolve.• Deployed in support of OEF to conduct MQ-9 launch & recovery operations during Jan-May 2014, responsible for pre/post-flight of aircraft, weapons loadout verification, and emergency aircraft recovery supporting… Show more • Multi-role combat RPA pilot providing real-time ISR and lethal strike capabilities in support of national security objectives. Executed on-call assistance to coalition ground forces in a CAS and AI role in Operations Enduring Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel, and Inherent Resolve.• Deployed in support of OEF to conduct MQ-9 launch & recovery operations during Jan-May 2014, responsible for pre/post-flight of aircraft, weapons loadout verification, and emergency aircraft recovery supporting ACC, AFSOC, and Royal Air Force assigned aircraft.• While deployed, also served as 451st Air Expeditionary Group’s Chief of Weapons and Tactics, responsible for weapons management for all USAF assigned units. Advised senior AFCENT leaders on RPA specific weapons, capabilities, and investigation results from RPA weapons malfunctions, to include Combined Air Operations Center leadership.• Qualified as Operations Supervisor at the 62d ERS and Mission Cell Coordinator at the 42d ATKS, overseeing the mission execution of all assigned combat lines. Expertly saved $15 million MQ-9 during generator failure emergency. Actions led to earning 432d Wing’s Crew of the year award for 2013. Show less

• Delivered persistent ISR and kinetic effects in support of coalition ground forces. Planned, briefed, executed, and debriefed crew member actions as pilot in command.• Operations included RPA transit across civilian airspace, coordinating with host nation air traffic control to deconflict and maintain separation from manned aircraft, both military and civilian.• Served as the 432d Operations Group Standards & Evaluations Liaison Officer, developing and overseeing Operations… Show more • Delivered persistent ISR and kinetic effects in support of coalition ground forces. Planned, briefed, executed, and debriefed crew member actions as pilot in command.• Operations included RPA transit across civilian airspace, coordinating with host nation air traffic control to deconflict and maintain separation from manned aircraft, both military and civilian.• Served as the 432d Operations Group Standards & Evaluations Liaison Officer, developing and overseeing Operations Group-wide testing programs, FCIF management, and base-wide Patriot Excalibur administration. Show less

• Member of first URT class to go through Doss Aviation’s Initial Flight Screening RPA specific syllabus. Excelled in a screening process that resulted in a 50% wash-out rate, eventually earning the “Academic Ace” award with a 99.5% average over 12 exams, as well as the highest possible grade of “Excellent” on 34 of 36 T-6 instrument simulator events.

Offutt Afb, Ne

• Led over 300 military/50 contractors in maintaining 29 RC-135 variant aircraft and associated equipment worth $7.8 billion while supporting four flying squadrons in executing a flying hour program of 11K hours and over 1,500 sorties.• Deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom as the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer in Charge, leading 40 Airmen in generating ATO tasked aircraft with four RC-135V/W’s. Responsibilities included immediate… Show more • Led over 300 military/50 contractors in maintaining 29 RC-135 variant aircraft and associated equipment worth $7.8 billion while supporting four flying squadrons in executing a flying hour program of 11K hours and over 1,500 sorties.• Deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom as the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer in Charge, leading 40 Airmen in generating ATO tasked aircraft with four RC-135V/W’s. Responsibilities included immediate supervisory and technical responsibilities for removing, installing, modifying, calibrating, repairing, and storing of aircraft, avionics, and munitions equipment and components. Equipment and components include aircraft engines, airframes, accessories, instruments, and aerospace ground equipment; aircraft systems and equipment.Leads, trains, and equips personnel supporting aerospace equipment sustainment and operations. Manages maintenance and modification of aircraft and associated equipment. Administers aircraft maintenance programs and resources. Directs aircraft maintenance production, staff activity, and related materiel programs. Assesses unit capability and advises senior leadership. Show less

Master Of Science In Aeronautics, Aviation/Aerospace Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Organizational Leadership And Supervision

Activities and Societies: Air Force ROTC