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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

C Trp 1-14Th Avn, Fort Rucker, Al

Responsible for managing all aspects of flight training, to include; academics, aircraft scheduling, and student management to accomplish the mission of instructing and qualifying UH72A helicopter pilots. This training includes emergency procedures, instrument flight, and night vision goggle systems. - Designed, transitioned, and executed modernization of U.S. Army flight training. - Developed three programs of instruction to train 190 instructors and 120 flight students -… Show more Responsible for managing all aspects of flight training, to include; academics, aircraft scheduling, and student management to accomplish the mission of instructing and qualifying UH72A helicopter pilots. This training includes emergency procedures, instrument flight, and night vision goggle systems. - Designed, transitioned, and executed modernization of U.S. Army flight training. - Developed three programs of instruction to train 190 instructors and 120 flight students - Functioned in multi-faceted small groups to develop innovative strategies to reduce obstacles to training and develop more cost effective measures of training. - Qualified platform instructor developing and teaching classes in all areas of the UH-72 program. Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities: - Standardization Officer; responsible to ensure that all assigned personnel adhere to Army aviation policy. Show less

Fort Rucker, Al

Served as Director, OH-58D graduate flight training- Instructor Pilot Course and platoon leader for a Flight School XXI flight section of 6 instructors and 36 students per year; responsible for daily air operations for numerous aircraft and responsible for the qualification of students in all aspects of OH-58D operations, to include: Emergency Procedures, Basic Combat Skills, Night Vision Goggles, Gunnery, and Advanced Combat Skills.

Fort Campbell, Ky

- Training and evaluating individual aviators in Air Cavalry troop. Responsible for the management of a an aviation troop's training schedule and integration of new aviators into the training. - Required to conduct yearly evaluations on individual aviators, instructing new tactics, classes, and maintaining individual flight records on up to thirty individuals. - During deployment to Afghanistan served as the an Air Mission commander in support of Coalition and Afghanistan Forces… Show more - Training and evaluating individual aviators in Air Cavalry troop. Responsible for the management of a an aviation troop's training schedule and integration of new aviators into the training. - Required to conduct yearly evaluations on individual aviators, instructing new tactics, classes, and maintaining individual flight records on up to thirty individuals. - During deployment to Afghanistan served as the an Air Mission commander in support of Coalition and Afghanistan Forces in operations ranging from security, reconnaissance, ISR collection, humanitarian support, and direct support to other agencies. Served as on scene commander for complex air assault missions involving multiple types of aircraft and multiple nations. - Directed and controlled ISR assets in multiple locations in order to better support the mission. Flew over 600 hours of direct support missions while still conducting normal Instructor pilot duties. Show less

Fort Campbell, Ky

Pilots and commands the OH58D helicopter under tactical and non-tactical conditions. Operates during all types of meteorological conditions during day, night, and while using night vision goggles. Coordinates, conducts, and directs tactical helicopter operations, participates in reconnaissance and security missions, maintains current flight status in accordance with established training requirements.

Fort Benning, Ga

Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and training of a 12 to 15 man Ranger squad during the first 20 days of Ranger school.- Evaluated squads in physical training to include hand-to-hand combat- Instructed as the battalion lead in demolition training- Served as Primary Instructor for advanced demolitions- Instructed land navigation and small unit combat operations.

Iraq

Assisted in establishing the US Rapid Equipping Force (REF) program in Iraq . Responsible for battlefield innovation, rapid prototyping and spiral development for technologies to defeat Anti-Coalition forces. - Served as the REF operations sergeant for the 1st Cavalry Division in direct support of combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.- Responsible for providing timely and efficient assessment and training to 1st CAV troops, four other REF teams, and troops throughout… Show more Assisted in establishing the US Rapid Equipping Force (REF) program in Iraq . Responsible for battlefield innovation, rapid prototyping and spiral development for technologies to defeat Anti-Coalition forces. - Served as the REF operations sergeant for the 1st Cavalry Division in direct support of combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.- Responsible for providing timely and efficient assessment and training to 1st CAV troops, four other REF teams, and troops throughout theater.- Determined unit operational needs and equips units with non-standard, commercial equipment that continues to support combat operations.- Responsible for receiving, issuing, and tracking REF equipment valued at over $5,000,000. Show less

Fort Benning, Ga

Selected for an assignment as an instructor for the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) and Pre-Ranger Course.RIP is three and a half weeks of rigorous training and selection that E-1 to E-4 soldiers must complete before being assigned to a Ranger Battalion. - Provided over 200-400 trainees with the necessary skills to function as a member of the Ranger Regiment.- Provided constant supervision and motivational physical training.- Instructed trainees on Regimental history… Show more Selected for an assignment as an instructor for the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) and Pre-Ranger Course.RIP is three and a half weeks of rigorous training and selection that E-1 to E-4 soldiers must complete before being assigned to a Ranger Battalion. - Provided over 200-400 trainees with the necessary skills to function as a member of the Ranger Regiment.- Provided constant supervision and motivational physical training.- Instructed trainees on Regimental history, lineage, and tradition in both a classroom and field setting. Show less

Fort Benning, Ga

First line supervisor for the world's most elite light infantry force team and responsible for the welfare of the team.- Briefed and trained new personnel on all Standard Operating Procedures- Ensured team's missions and objectives were met in a timely fashion- Trained, led, and counseled a team of individuals from various ethnic and educational backgrounds.- Responsible for accountability and serviceability for over $100,000 in high-tech communication devices, firearms, and… Show more First line supervisor for the world's most elite light infantry force team and responsible for the welfare of the team.- Briefed and trained new personnel on all Standard Operating Procedures- Ensured team's missions and objectives were met in a timely fashion- Trained, led, and counseled a team of individuals from various ethnic and educational backgrounds.- Responsible for accountability and serviceability for over $100,000 in high-tech communication devices, firearms, and various equipment.- Inspected subordinates for appearance and job responsibilities.- Supervised security in sensitive areas. Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

Associate’S Degree, General Studies / Concentration In Criminal Justice