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National Pilot Pool

Bell 407 helicopter pilot, responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned operational area. Responsible for compliance with FARs, AIM, General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of Air Methods policies and procedures. As a national pool pilot, provides short term and long term relief where needed within the organization.

Fort Carson, Colorado

Brigade Chief of Standardization and AH-64D/E Apache Standardization Instructor Pilot for 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Carson, Colorado. Responsible for standardizing the training and evaluation of all aviators and aircrewmembers within the Brigade. Develops local standardized operating procedures and advises the Brigade Command Team on aviation related issues.

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Brigade Standardization Instructor Pilot and Subject Matter Expert for the UH-72A Lakota integration into the US Army Flight Training Program.Conducts training and evaluation on Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Flight School students in all phases of training, as well as training and evaluation on seasoned military, Department of the Army Civilian, and contractor pilots during all phases of aircraft qualification and the instructor pilot course.Develops local standardization policies and procedures, creates academic test materials, monitors academic and flight training, creates supplemental training tasks and procedures, and advises the Brigade Commander on all UH-72 matters.

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Standardization Instructor Pilot and Subject Matter Expert for the UH-72A Lakota integration into the US Army Flight Training Program.Supported FLATIRON MEDEVAC company, responsible for aviation emergency medical services.

Fort Riley, Kansas

Standardization Instructor Pilot responsible for the standardization of aviation procedures, and the training and evaluation of over 200 helicopter pilots.Chief Warrant Officer of the Squadron responsible for the mentorship and career guidance of over 150 warrant officers.

Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii

Troop Standardization Instructor Pilot and Instrument Examiner responsible for the standardization of training and evaluation of 50 aviators. Prepared all aviators for combat experience on three separate rotations to Iraq.

Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii

Troop Instructor Pilot for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter.

Fort Hood, Texas

OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Pilot-in-Command and Armament Officer, responsible for helicopter weapons systems and mast mounted sight management.

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Helicopter Student Pilot in the TH-67 Creek, OH-58A/C Kiowa, and OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters.

Fort Hood, Texas

Crewmember in the OH-58A/C Kiowa helicopter. Locates a target by grid coordinates. Performs navigation by pilotage and dead reckoning. Locates geographic coordinates on a map. Communicates by radio following established procedures. Transmits information using visual signaling techniques. Performs as a crewmember. Performs flight mission planning. Rec ognizes hazards to flight. Performs before takeoff, before landing, and after landing checks. Prepares situation report (SITREP) and spot reports. Assists with radio navigation and vertical helicopter Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) recovery. Locates aeronautical data in DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIPS). Operates Identifica tion Friend or Foe equipment/Selective Identification Feature (IFF/ SIF). Assists with emergency procedures and performs emergency aircraft handing. Performs aerial observation. Identifies allied and threat equipment and personnel. Directs close air support (CAS) strikes. Calls for/adjusts indirect fire. Performs target handoff to attack helicopters. Performs aerial radiological survey. Calls and controls tactical airstrike/joint air attack team (JAAT). Formulates and transmits a pilot report (PIREP).