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Leesburg, Va, Us

Aviation Experience1882.7 hours of total flight time (2271.9 including FFS/FTD)1715.9 Rotorcraft, Helicopter (1715.9 turbine, 1586.4 multi-engine), 2053.1 including FFS/FTD 166.8 Airplane, Single Engine Land (97.6 turbine single-engine), 218.8 including FTD1347.5 Pilot In Command518.0 Night (475.2 Night Vision Goggle)258.7 Instrument (100.1 Actual), 352.7 including FFS/FTDFAA Certificates/EndorsementsHelicopter Instrument/Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor-InstrumentAirplane, Single Engine Land, Instrument/Commercial Current FAA first-class medical certificate, no limitationsMilitary Qualifications/Designations: Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Night Systems (NVG, FLIR) Instructor AH-1W NATOPS (standardization) Instructor Instrument Flight Board member (Instrument Examiner) Flight Leadership Standardization Evaluator Functional Check Pilot (Post-maintenance Check Pilot) Carrier (shipboard) Qualification: Day, Night, and NVG Forward Air Controller (Airborne) Terrain Flight (low-altitude 10-200’ AGL) Instructor Air Mission Commander Division (four aircraft) Leader Section (two aircraft) Leader

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Develop and implement updated aviation safety policy for the United States Marine Corps. Serve as the subject matter expert for aviation safety and Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) programs during Inspector General of the Marine Corps command inspections.

Quantico, Virginia, United States

Coordinated internal and external actions required to execute U.S. Marine Corps Force Design activities, including identification of topics for study, solicitation of external subject matter experts and stakeholders for event participation, and scheduling of venues and supporting equipment for events with up to 300 personnel.

Oceanside, California, United States

Responsible for coordinating personnel assignment and management staff actions for seven squadrons totaling over 4,000 personnel to ensure all squadrons were properly staffed for unit deployments and daily operations.

Oceanside, California, United States

Led the actions of a 300-Marine maintenance department in the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of 32 aircraft to meet daily flight schedule requirements while operating in accordance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program standards and safety requirements. During this year, the squadron achieved its highest combined AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft availability rate in over three years.

Kuwait

Planned bi-lateral military exercises with partner nations and coordinated with subordinate commands for the execution of those exercises. Planned the rotation/retrograde of 2,500 personnel from seven Middle Eastern countries back to the United States.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

Responsible for reserving all airspace associated with exercises involving up to 32 aircraft, evaluating air-ground integration during mission execution, and ensuring risk management in planning and execution.

Developed and executed test plans for new weapons, systems, and software for AH-1W, AH-1Z, and UH-1Y aircraft prior to Department of Defense acceptance and fielding. Assisted with the design of aircraft software to reduce aircrew workload and improve aircraft and aircrew mission effectiveness. Served as the Lead Test Director for H-1 System Configuration Set 7.1, conducting 79 sorties in 51 days, leading to the integration of four major aircraft software enhancements including Ground Proximity Warning System, aircraft sensor line of sight in aircrew helmet mounted displays, improved sensor cuing and moving map display integration, improved targeting interface, and the integration of a new weapon system on the AH-1Z helicopter.

Greater Jacksonville, Nc Area

Developed monthly aircrew training plans and weekly flight schedules, scheduled ordnance support and live-fire ranges to facilitate aircrew training progression. Provided legal guidance to the squadron commander, squadron personnel, and prepared legal paperwork associated with non-judicial punishment, courts-martial, and administrative separations of squadron personnel. Instructed aircrews in all missions assigned to AH-1W helicopter crews under all conditions.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, History, 3.3

Bachelor of Science degree in History. Required courses up through Calculus III, Physics, Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Electrical.

Command And Staff College, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Command and Staff College is the U.S. Marine Corps' field-grade officer (Majors seeking promotion to Lieutenant Colonel) professional.

Expeditionary Warfare School, Military Science And Operational Studies

Expeditionary Warfare School is the company-grade (Captain) professional military education course of the United States Marine Corps.

Legal Officer Course, Military Justice

Instruction in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Manual for Courts-Martial, and all duties executed by battalion/squadron -level.

Aviation Safety Officer Course, Aviation Safety Programs, Aircraft Accident Investigation, Risk Management