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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Quitman, Texas, United States

Tunisia

Taichung City, Taiwan

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

US Army, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Standardization Pilot (Chief Pilot) - Principal advisor to the Commander and subject matter expert on aviation safety and standardization related issues. Managing the training and evaluation of 212 crewmembers by developing and implementing standard operating procedures for different mission sets including 24/7 Aero MEDEVAC coverage, VIP support, Air Assault, and heavy lift operations. Responsible for risk analysis, mitigation, and aviation leader development. Global support operation throughout the European theater.

Ft Hood, Texas

US Army, 1st Air Cavalry BrigadeStandardization Instructor Pilot (Lead Pilot) - - Principal advisor to the Commander and subject matter expert on aviation safety and standardization related issues. Managing the training and evaluation of 79 crewmembers by developing and implementing standard operating procedures for different mission sets including 24/7 Aero MEDEVAC coverage, VIP support, Air Assault, and heavy lift operations. Responsible for risk analysis, mitigation, and aviation leader development. Deployed operations throughout the European region.

Mannheim & Wiesbaden, Germany

US Army, 1-214th Aviation RegimentCheck Airmen/Instructor Pilot Specialized in executive VIP movements to include higher echelons of command and U.S. State Dep. Trained all assigned aviators in high altitude mountainous environment for operations in the Alps. Senior instructor and advisor to the Commander on safety and standardization related issues. Implemented and trained all pilots on composite risk management techniques.

World Wide

RATINGS AND QUALIFICATIONS:• Certified Flight Instructor• Certified Flight Instructor-Instruments• Current S/SCI Secret Clearance• FAA Class 2 Medical• U.S. Army Standardization Instructor Pilot and Instrument Examiner • FAA Commercial Pilot: Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter • High Altitude Mountain Environment (HAMET) Instructor• Advanced Crew Coordination Instructor/TrainerFLIGHT TIME SUMMARY: Total Time: 3,121.4 Instrument: 842.1 UH-60A/L/M(S-70): 2,935.4 Pilot in Command: 2,241.6 Cross Country: 2,321.0 Bell 206: 177.5 Unaided Night: 302.2 Flight Instructor: 1155.2 Glass Cockpit: 854.6 Night Goggle (NVG): 631.9 Mountain Time: 1100.9 Rotor Wing Turbine: 2,834.7

Ft. Bragg, Nc

US Army, 82nd Combat Aviation BrigadePilot in Command/Aviation Life Support Equipment Officer - Responsible for safe and efficient employment of the UH60L Blackhawk in all modes of flight. Aviation Life Support Equipment maintainer trained and qualified to repair and replace support equipment for individual pilots as well as required aircraft first aid kit and survivability/egress kits. Combat operations including Afghanistan.