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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Observed line flights and collected data for LOSA analyses, improving aviation safety.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Acted as Second-in-Command during Part 121 scheduled operations

Dallas, Texas

Acted as Second-in-Command during Part 135 scheduled operations

Aided in receiving shipments from numerous vendors; maintained and updated PO information; used multiple types of power equipment; used physical abilities to assist in stocking and warehouse

Worked with client to deliver ideal product; tested prototype system; troubleshot and fixed collection systems as needed; extensive work with other employees to reach goals on-schedule

South Bend, Indiana

Worked extensively with company pilots and maintenance to ensure they and their aircraft met legal requirementsCreated company flight plans, in conjunction with client to ensure efficient and safe flightsCreated and maintained multiple databases, including aircraft equipment and loadoutCreated a digital maintenance logging system and ensured it was.

South Bend, Indiana Area

Part of a two-person crew on aerial mapping missions across the US. Duties included:- operating and understanding aerial camera system- possessing ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and software systems in flight- understanding camera settings in varying conditions to provide company and client with best possible product- supporting role in.

West Lafayette, Indiana

Received graduate degree from the Department of Aviation Technology. I focused on aviation safety, and my research was on the effects of VFR flight into IMC with student and private pilots.

Acted as an OA for Purdue at McCutcheon Hall for Summer of 2010. Completed security rounds of the hall, checked in/out groups, and provided customer service.

Purdue University

Managed multiple committees and facilitated goal accomplishment, delegated workload, led Beta Chapter, created/organized/executed activities

Headquarters In Washington DC

Continued my experience at the NTSB. Added duties this time included research support for fatigue and GA aircraft reports. Also was launched on two GA investigations in a support role to Regional Investigators-In-Charge (IICs).

Headquarters In Washington DC

Internship from PurdueManaged office tasks in the Office of Aviation Safety, AS-50/AS-60. I also assisted in several investigations doing a variety of different tasks.

M.S., Aviation And Aerospace Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Eta Rho, National Society of Leadership and SuccessMy project focus was on VFR-into-IMC conducted by.

B.S., Aviation Technology- Professional Flight

Activities and Societies: Alpha Eta Rho - Beta Chapter: Master of Communications, January-December 2010 President, January-December 2011.

High School Diploma, General

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society