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Support the development, review, and editing of operator’s manuals and checklists for U.S. Army fixed-wing aircraft.Collaborate with the technical publications team to capture, define, derive, and prioritize applicable requirements for publication development and sustainment efforts across multiple platforms.

Flight Operations Controller and Mission Planner for Part 91 and 135 Operations.Manage and assist daily operations and conduct administrative duties.Coordinate with internal teams regarding flight feasibility, operational concerns, weather & performance, as well as scheduling availability. Provide prompt and concise communications to clients and internal teams with respect to all flight management including itinerary updates, flight delays, and weather updates.Proactively communicate and escalate operational concerns as needed.

King Air 350i Captain conducting Part 91 and 135 Operations.

Instructor Pilot and Pilot in Command training aviators and conducting real-time Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations in Iraq while supporting specific contractional requirements.

Phoenix, Arizona

King Air 350i Captain conducting Part 91 and 135 Operations.

Ft. Huachuca, Arizona

Instructor Pilot and Instrument Examiner for Delta Company 304th Military Intelligence Battalion (SEMA). Responsible for the leadership, mentorship and training of the army's newest assigned fixed wing aviators and Aerial Sensor Operators. Responsible for conducting company standardization and instrument flight evaluations ensuring all standards are met satisfactorily.

Ft. Bliss, Texas

Company Standardization Instructor Pilot and Company Flight Platoon Leader in the Army's only Echelon Above Corps (EAC) Aerial Reconnaissance Battalion with a world-wide force projection and intelligence gathering mission in support of CENTCOM, SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM and ARSOUTH counter terrorist and counter drug missions. Serves the command as an adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer and advisor responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the units Aircrew Training Program (ATP). Actively manages the units $1.2 Million Dollar 2400 hour Flying Hour Program, flight scheduling and an ongoing deployment rotation. Operates as a proficient and professional aviator as well as a dynamic teacher developing confident war fighters, Pilot in Command, Instructor Pilots and Maintenance Test Pilots IAW army regulations and INSCOM SOP's. Manages the company aviators and flight operations in support of Combatant Commanders by focusing on training and evaluating, mentoring and managing 15 pilots and safely maintaining three C-12U and one MARSS (KA-300) aircraft.

Ft. Bliss, Texas

Company Instructor Pilot, Instrument Examiner and Maintenance Test Pilot assigned to the Army’s only Echelon Above Corps (EAC) Aerial Reconnaissance Battalion with a world-wide Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission in support of USCENTCOM (Global War on Terror), USNORTHCOM (GWOT), USSOUTHCOM (President's Counterdrug Policy) and National Security Agencies. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the C-12U aircraft in day, night and inclement weather conditions for operations around the world. Instructor Pilot and Instrument Examiner responsible for the training and evaluation of all aviators supported on the Company Aircrew Training Program. Responsible as an advisor to the Commander on the standardization program and the employment of the Company aircraft. Additionally assigned as a Company Defense Travel System Reviewer.

Los Alamitos, California

C-12 Instructor Pilot in a flight platoon of a Theatre Aviation Company that provides worldwide air transportation in a fixed wing aviation operation in support of military and Department of Defense senior executive officials via the Joint Operational Support Airlift Command (JOSAC) and Operational Support Airlift Command (OSACOM). Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the C-12 aircraft in day, night, and inclement weather conditions for operations around the world. As an Instructor Pilot responsible for the training and evaluation of all aviators supported on the Company Aircrew Training Program. Responsible as an advisor to the commander on the standardization program and the employment of the company aircraft.

Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

OH-58D (R) Kiowa Warrior Tactical Operations Officer for the 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). As a Squadron Tactical Operations Officer, responsible for training and assisting over 100 aviators and advising the Commander and staff on the appropriate threat capabilities, aviation mission planning techniques, mission and threat analysis, airspace command and control procedures, tactics, techniques and procedures, personal recovery, special instructions, the maintenance and operation of all ASE, as well as ensuring Combat and Security Operations, Joint Air Attack Missions, and Close Combat Attacks support the Squadron METL and enhance mission success. As a senior TACOPS officer, train, develop, and mentor all troop TACOPS officers, as well as maintain the highest level of tactical and technical proficiency and readiness.

Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

Flight Engineer Instructor in the Army’s only special operations heavy assault helicopter battalion; conducted and supervised troubleshooting, maintenance, operational checks, and services on my assigned and other unit helicopters valued at over $64 million each; supervised three crewchiefs and ten maintenance personnel on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; performed and trained aircrews during day, night, NVG, and combat flights; maintained special mission proficiency in the most extreme training, real world, and combat conditions. Prepared to deploy worldwide on short notice with assigned aircraft and aircrew to conduct joint service special operations at the direction of the President and Secretary of Defense. Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi freedom. Lead enlisted planner who successfully coordinated and executed several joint service readiness exercises.

Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

Served as a Flight Engineer in a CH-47D heavy lift helicopter company; responsible for the health and welfare of his assigned crewchief; supervised and provided technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing aircraft maintenance; performed operational checks and assisted diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions on aircraft subsystems; accountable for four CH-47D aircraft and related equipment valued in excess of $60 million dollars. Maintained assigned aircraft at 95% Operational Readiness Rate. Commended by task force commander for high level of professional competence in El Salvador and Nicaragua.

Gieblestadt, Germany

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice, Graduated Cum Laude

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