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San Antonio, TX, US

Mange the life cycle of manned and unmanned aerial survey operations ensuring the aerial departments milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Integrated policies and procedures to include training programs, operational procedures and quality control of flight operations and aerial deliverables.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Led company operations consisting of SUAS field operations inspectors, business development personnel, and software developers. Developed operating procedures doubling the efficiency or flight operations. In less than year tripled the number of clients and revenue for the company’s flight operations based on performance in the field and the quality of data.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Developed Capture Initiatives by creating a pursuit plan to increase client base/drive revenue. Evaluated the likelihood of success by determining a go/no go decision based on proven analytic matrixes. Engaged key teaming partners in order to find partners to support pursuit (past performance).

San Antonio, Texas

Led operations for a successful startup company conducting aerial data collection with unmanned rotor craft, unmanned fixed wing aircraft, and manned aircraft. Wrote and developed FAA Part 107 training course training over 150 pilots with 100% FAA Part 107 Test pass rate. Led Data Wing Global to being the first company recognized by AUVSI as a Level 3.

Developed and maintained courseware for the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) Program which utilizes the T-6 Texan II for training Air Force and Navy Pilots. Managed sortie files and kept eleven flight simulators 100% operational

Manage the daily flight operations of four $70 million manned aircraft and three $131 million unmanned aircraft supporting the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN). Split time between two overseas locations supporting combat operations in a face paced, hostile, dynamic environment. Support daily teleconferences and provide feedback.

Coordinated the on-boarding, training, development and progression of oil field operations personnel within the Product Service Lines of Coiled Tubing, Equipment Services, and Thru Tubing Tools. Led product service line from being last place in competency performance to first place in only six months. Conducted training class for the other five product.

San Antonio, Texas Area

First Instructor Combat Systems Officer (ICSO) in the Air Force assigned to an instructor pilotsquadron tasked with developing new training program and training 60 instructor pilots in new syllabus and methods of instruction. Identified instructor continuity issues due to inexperience and lack of resources for new training program. Developed instructor and.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Selected as 1 of 10 instructors as initial cadre for T-1A initial and mission qualification training. Successfully completed intensive training program and identified gaps in training and resources improving training for future classes. Managed/Motivated 150 instructors’ candidates through intensive 6-month training program with a 100% graduation rate.

Abilene, Texas Area

Supervised 6 senior enlisted members in developing and analyzing a $30 million aircrew training program for 475 aircrew members. Managed $2 million Lockheed C-130H aircraft simulator contract ensuring 100% compliance. Reorganized simulator program to a 99% efficiency level eliminating 618 unnecessary flights saving the Air Force $10.2 million dollars..

Abilene, Texas, United States

Served as mission commander for multiple aircraft formations. Led 30 individuals and five $20 million aircraft in complex training and combat environments making decisions to safely execute mission objectives. Administered training of 40+ crewmembers; analyzed operational readiness of crew by conducting and supervising mission specific training.

Abilene, Texas Area

Managed weekly scheduling projects which included analyzing training requirements and allocating a flying hour program based on a restricted budget. Due to high visibility of program the progression and program goals had to be briefed daily to senior leadership. Developed scheduling process in a dynamic, fast-paced environment coordinated between three.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Mastered training with academic average of 95.2% with flying and simulator training well above average throughout the program.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Activities and Societies: AFROTC DET 905

Master'S Degree, Acquisitions And Contract Administration