Ben Moritz Email & Phone Number

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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Master Of Science In Aeronautics, Aviation/Aerospace Management

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

Activities and Societies: Air Force ROTC