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Albuquerque, New Mexico, Us

I lead a multi-disciplinary aviation firm, offering contract pilot services on a wide variety of general aviation aircraft, including Cirrus SR22, Cessna 172/182, Beechcraft BE36/G36, BE55/G58, King Air 90/200/350, Piper PA46-350P/500TP, and Cessna Citation V/ V Ultra/V Encore. Services include aircraft/fleet management, contract flying, aircraft ferrying, return-to-service flights, engine break-ins, post-mod test flights, avionics flight testing, flight instruction, and pilot mentorship to meet insurance company minimums. With 25 years of military, commercial, and general aviation experience, High Country Air Service has the expertise to safely and efficiently handle your aviation challenges.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Led cross-functional team of test pilots, engineers, and maintenance professionals in the development and testing of general aviation avionics. Managed 7 aircraft fleet worth $1.5 million and $2.1 million annual budget. Earned CE500 and BE300 type ratings. Current and qualified on C182, A36TN/G36, B55/E55/G58, PA46-350P, C560, and BE-300. Lead project pilot for AeroVue Touch Integrated Flight Deck (KFD900).

Hurlburt Field, Florida, Us

Assisted Director of Operations with execution of flight schedule, coordinating among base agencies, range control, maintenance, and aircrew. Oversaw unit's risk management process ensuring incident and accident free operations. Earned FAA single-engine Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI), Advanced Ground Instructor, and Instrument Ground Instructor ratings.

Hurlburt Field, Florida, Us

Led a 150-person flying unit, managing daily operations, training, and safety of 50 crews and 18 aircraft worth $252 million. Administered $13.9 million budget and $33.9 million annual flying hour program.

Doral, Florida, Us

Supervised all Special Operations Aviation activities in Caribbean, Central and South America. Migrated manual flight request process to web-based system. Moved 1,045 passengers and 322,600 pounds cargo with two C-146s.

Hurlburt Field, Florida, Us

Assisted Director of Operations with execution of flight schedule, coordinating among base agencies, range control, maintenance, and aircrew. Oversaw unit's risk management process ensuring incident and accident free operations. Earned FAA Airline Transport Pilot license (ATP MEL).

Direct liaison to U.S. Air Forces-Europe. De-conflicted friendly conventional and Special Operations air activities during combat in Libya (2011)—zero friendly-fire incidents. Coordinated airborne re-fueling and airdrop support for successful U.S. Navy SEAL capture of hijacked Libyan oil tanker (2014)—zero friendly or enemy casualties. Earned FAA Multi-Engine Certificated Flight Instructor (MEI) and Instrument Instructor (CFI-I) ratings via military competency.

Ca, Us

Co-authored award-winning 140-page thesis on use of light attack aircraft for close air support (CAS). Flew PA12, PA18, M7-235, & OV-10 for thesis research. Earned Commercial Single-Engine Seaplane Rating (COMM SES). Maintained flying proficiency in PA28 & C172 with Monterey Navy Flying Club.

Assistant Director of Operations; Academics Officer; Defensive Tactics Phase Manager. Instructed aerodynamics, defensive tactics, dogfighting, weaponeering, integrated AC-130-Fighter (A-10/F-15E/F-16/F-18) ground attack and advanced mission planning/execution. Multiple awards for classroom/flight instruction. Provided recurring and initial AC-130H pilot evaluations. Supervised current operations: responsible for student academic schedule, flight schedule, live-fire range scheduling and deconfliction.

Designed new procedures and weapons for AC-130 fire support to friendly forces in the jungle; new tactics now adopted as the fleet-wide standard. Led classmates in expert execution of complex, 10-aircraft dissimilar formations.

Hurlburt Field, Florida, Us

Multiple Afghanistan tours leading 13-man AC-130 crew, providing close-air support to U.S. and Allied ground forces. As flight commander, oversaw flight records department, emergency equipment department, and training department. Led Tactics office in development of advanced tactical training, incorporating live-action role players (friendly & enemy) and threat simulators to enhance training for AC-130H aircrews.

C-130H Aircraft Commander conducting day/night (NVG) all-weather infil/exfil/re-supply missions using low-level formation TTPs. Assisted Chief of Tactics office with development of advanced aircrew tactical training for C-130H day/night low-level formation flight and airdrop including incorporation of A-10 formation escort for mutual support and threat suppression. Landing/Drop Zone Safety Officer. Instructed numerous Landing/Drop Zone Safety Officers on the safe supervision of local and remote, austere landing and drop zones used by 317 Airlift Group C-130s.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Initial pilot training on C-130E.

Washington, Dc, Us

Advanced multi-engine turboprop training on Beech T-44 (KingAir C90). Earned USAF Pilot Wings. Earned FAA commercial multi/single-engine instrument airplane license (COMM SEL/MEL Inst) through military competency testing.

Washington, Dc, Us

Initial pilot training on Beech T-34C single-engine turboprop.

Master Of Science - Ms, Defense Analysis (Special Operations And Low-Intensity Conflict)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, American History (United States)