- Operates a Part 91 Falcon 7X in domestic and international operations for a Fortune 500 company.- Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft; embraces teamwork to achieve each mission.- Participates in company Safety Management System (SMS).- Provides excellent customer service for C-Suite passengers and guests.

Type Ratings: Falcon 7X w/8X Differences; Falcon 900 EX EASy; Falcon 50/900; and Falcon 20- Led the flight operations of a dynamic Part 91 flight department including two Falcon 7X's, a Falcon 900EX EASY, and a team of up to 14 pilots in domestic and international operations. - Relocated the flight department from North Carolina to Colorado; successfully transitioned from a legacy pilot group while building a new pilot group and cultivating a sense of team.- Promoted attitudes and behaviors encouraging a culture of belonging through inclusive leadership, allyship, and advocacy; inspired trust, camaraderie, and confidence in others.- Conducted employee evaluations and performance reviews; identified individual objectives while providing support to succeed. - Actively recruited, retained, and advanced the next generation of under-represented leadership and supported professional development; established, coordinated, and implemented the flight department internship program.- Participated in the annual budget for U.S. operations; prepares insurance renewal for U.S. and Switzerland operations.- Participated in new hangar construction including identification of property and building design; worked in partnership with city and airport officials on environmental and permitting issues.- Trusted by internal partners; effectively understands and navigates the corporate structure to meet the company’s vision and mission of the flight department.- Ensured flight operations were conducted in compliance with all applicable safety regulations; collaborated with crewmembers and safety officer in the department’s interactive and robust SMS program.- Incorporated FOQA into flight department operations.- Achieved ISBAO-Stage II recertification by empowering ownership and teamwork. - Represented VF in the business aviation industry, remaining connected to trends, best practices, and developing a deep network of peers.

- Responsible for launching and leading the flight department including two King Airs, a Baron 58, and a Bonanza A36.- Directed all aspects of aircraft acquisitions, maintenance, flight operations, hiring, vendor relations, and hangar management.- Oversaw time share and lease agreements between multiple owners, effectively maintaining communication and managing expectations. - Developed department SOPs and standards; built team morale with safety at the forefront.

- Founded Part 91 flight training program, serving as Manager and Chief Flight Instructor.- Managed the growth of the flight school from one flight instructor and one airplane to seven airplanes and ten flight instructors within 18 months, operating in a highly competitive, regulated environment.- Achieved Gold Seal Flight Instructor status from the FAA by the high volume of successful students trained and endorsed that passed their check rides on the first attempt.

- Crew chief on the T-38 and F-111 aircraft; managed all aspects of maintaining assigned aircraft in an airworthy status. - Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, TX; Royal Air Force Base Upper Heyford, Upper Heyford, UK – Honorable Discharge