I operate the A320/321out the United States, Caribbean, Europe, and South America while conduction Part 121 Scheduled Airline Operations. I am qualified in CAT II & III operations, EU NAT qualified, and PRM and RNP instrument approach procedures. I also volunteer on the CARE Team and the PEER ASSISTANCE Team. Past E-190 pilot.

Responsible for 2200 members, managing all reponse, prevention, and logistic activities. Provide continuity of programs, and interact with active duty personnel in District leadership. Coast Guard Auxiliary District Commodore (DCO) achieves linkage with the District Commander and staff.The DCO links to the District Commander through coordination with theDirector (see Figure 1-3). The DCO reports to and represents the Auxiliaryto the District Commander. The Director, in consultation with the DCO,provides administrative management and program resources support.Directors co-located with Atlantic Area and Pacific Area commands shallassist the DNACOs in maximizing the productivity of visits with the CoastGuard Area Commander by helping to ensure the Area Commander is fullypre-briefed on the topic, scope, and desired outcome. These co-locatedDirectors will normally interact at the area level as the host Director, due totheir geographic co-location with the command.

Assists in leadership of the District and interfaces with DIRAUX (an active-duty Coast Guard officer responsible for coordinating Auxiliary activities of 2200 members in this district.). Manages staff in the Response/Prevention/ & Logistics departments. Manages training activities and orders management.

DCAPTs report to the DCO and supervise Division Commanders (DCDR)and Auxiliary Sector Coordinators (ASC) within their respective geographicor specific program areas of responsibility. Duties and responsibilities of theDCAPT shall be consistent with provisions of district/regional StandingRules and this Manual, and shall be in accordance with specific functions as defined by the DCO. The DCAPT shall ensure effective communication and coordination between all Auxiliary and Coast Guard units within their area of responsibility. AUCs, as appointed by the DCO, shall work closely with and assist the DCAPT in achieving this objective.District Captains (DCAPT) perform the following duties:(1) Assist their respective DCOs and, if requested, attend meetings or act in specific matters for their DCO.The Auxiliary Liaison Officer (AUXLO) is an active duty member assigned by the Coast Guard unit Commander who coordinates with the applicable Auxiliary elected leaders, staff officers, or Auxiliarists. (2) DCAPTs charged with geographic responsibilities shall maintain close liaison with the DCDRs in their AOR. They supervise, help, counsel (as necessary) and visit the divisions. DCAPTs ensure compliance with Coast Guard and Auxiliary policy by allAuxiliary units and members.(3) DCAPTs may also be charged with programmatic responsibilities within their district or region. They shall coordinate the planning of activities in those program areas for the DCO and serve as the DCO’s liaison to the applicable national Directorate and/or department.(4) Whenever a Coast Guard unit is commissioned, a DCAPT must be assigned the primary duty of coordinating between the Coast Guard Auxiliary district/region and the Commanding Officer/Officer-incharge(CO/OIC). These coordination duties include, but are not limited to, serving as an expert broker for Auxiliary services, training, and support. DCAPT duties may cross division/flotilla boundaries.

As the National Flight Safety Officer (BC-RAS) in addition to the General Duties, the Chief, Flight Safety Branch, under the immediate supervision of the Chief, Air Division, shall be assigned the following duties:a. Assist and advise the Auxiliary and the Coast Guard in matters pertaining to flight safety.b. Coordinate efforts with the Coast Guard via Commandant (CG-5421) to insure published directives concerning flight safety are current, accurate and provide proper guidance for those responsible for directing the aviation program at the district level.c. Maintain liaison with Coast Guard headquarters flight safety staff, via Commandant (CG-5421), and Auxiliary District Flight Safety officers.d. Write articles for “Up Top in Operations” and other publications.e. Design and deliver training and presentations on operational topics as required.f. Special projects as requested.

1. Duties and responsibilities consistent follows: a. With provisions of the Auxiliary Exercise administrative responsibility Manual, are as and supervisory over programs and activities of the division and its units.b. Select and appoint nembers of the Division staff.c. Implement national, district, division Staff. and Coast Guard policies units and programs within the division.d. Assume the custody of and the accountability property resources, issued to the division from Coast Guard and for property purchased with district division funds. e. Review appropriate Auxiliary Mission Information System (AUXMIS) data reports, and data from staff reports on a periodic basis to track the status of division and flotilla progress in the achievement of district mission objectives. f. Prepare periodic reports related to division progress program and activities the district for the information commodore and the district and use of director auxiliary.g. Maintain records and files as required for effective division adrninistration. h. Appoint standing committees and other committees as may be required. i. Arrange for an annual audit of division financial records and funds and for the preparation of annual required financial reports. j. Maintain close liaison with the elected officers of the flotillas and schedule periodic visits to these units to determine their needs and assist in resolving their problems. As a courtesy, unit visits should be previously coordinated with flotilla commanders.k. Establish liaison with nearby Coast Guard units and pay courtesy visits to Coast Guard unit commanders or officers in charge. l. Attend and preside over meetings of the division board and notify the division vice commander when attendance is not possible. m. Maintain close liaison with the elected officers at the Auxiliary district the district it level and attend all rneetings of board. is not possible to attend. n. Advise the district publication Pr

Vice Commander duties:a. Exercise immediate supervision over the division staff and their activities. Ensure that recognized programs are carried out in accordance with existing policies and with an acceptable standard of quality.b. Receive reports from staff officers. Review and initiate action as required, keeping the Division Commander informed of measures taken.c. Assist the division commander in the performance of duties including the conduct of division board meetings. Preside over such board meetings in absence of the Division Commander.d. Chair committees in accordance with division standing rules or when so directed by the Division Commander. e. Be familiar with the duties of each staff officer and be prepared to coordinate staff requirements for support of division sponsored workshops and training courses.f. Assist in the training and orientation of newly appointed staff officers in the general nature of staff functions, as related to administrative, supervisor, and advisory responsibilities at the division level.g. Attend district conferences, area meetings, and district board meetings, keeping the Division Commander advised when attendance is not possible. When representing the Division Commander at meetings or functions, the Vice Commander is authorized to vote for the Division Commander.h. Prepare an article for each issue of the division publication to give guidance and information of general nature and interest to the members of the division.i. Encourage and participate in fellowship activities within the division that will enhance teamwork, coordination, and friendship between division members.j. Upon expiration of your term of office, or when so directed by proper authority, turn over files and other records of the office to your successor.

In addition to the General Duties, a. Supervise the Auxiliary national aviation program.b. Promote the aviation program and the operational use of aircraft facilities in all districtsc. Encourage district leaders to maintain and/or increase aviation membership and aircraft facilitiesd. Provide advice, information and coordination on the aviation program to headquarters elementse. Exercise staff responsibility for the Training Course in cooperation with Coast Guard aviation officersf. Assist districts in complying with the Auxiliary Flight Safety Program and encourage training by Coast Guard Air Stationsg. Develop projects that will enhance the Air Operations Program and promote the air-surface team concepth. Maintain liaison with external agencies on aviation mattersi. Write articles on operational topics for publicationsj. Design and deliver training and presentations on operational topicsk. Special projects as requested.

I managed the safety program for the pilots at Mesaba Airlines. During the time period I represented pilots in litigation, set up safety programs and various communications media, participated in FAA & NTSB working groups, worked on the ALPA Steering & Oversight Committee, the Master MEL committee for regional aircraft, and a number of ARAC projects. I was also an architect of the One Level of Safety program. I also set up & participated in ASAP, LOSA, and FOQA programs for the airline.

Worked on aviation safety isssues relating to regional airline operations. Worked to establish the Regional Safety School, the One Level of Safety project, the Director of Safety FAA working group, numerous FAA ARAC committees and NTSB working groups. Chaired the Inflight Icing Working group. I was also a member of the ALPA Steering Oversight Committee for 3 years.

Operated F-27, DHC-8, & AVR-146 aircraft under FAR Part 121 operations throughout the US & Canada. Instructed in level C & D simulators. Wrote numerous revisions to FOTM, FOM, and Flight Crew Operating Manual. Performed line checks and IOE during normal line operations, and into ASE. 3 engine ferry and Aspen qualified. Air Safety Chairman for 17 years. Worked on numerous FAA ARAC working groups & several NTSB working groups.