Donald P. Email and Phone Number

Part of the initial cadre of instructors chosen for the Formal Training Unit (FTU) for the Air Force’s newest tanker, the KC-46 Pegasus. Conduct initial and recurrent pilot training as well as upgrades. Instrumental in getting the KC-46 Weapon System Trainer (WST) certified as well as validating and updating the course curriculum.Previous experience as ground and flight simulator instructor for Part 91, Part 135, Transport Canada and EASA clients as part of a Part 142 training center. Prior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Citation Encore/Encore+ aircraft systems and curriculum development. Formerly qualified as a Training Center Evaluator (TCE), authorized to administer recurrent, initial type rating and Air Transport Pilot (ATP) evaluations as well as quality assurance evaluations on company instructors.Decorated combat veteran, having served in both the US Navy and US Air Force. Over 5,100 flight hours in multi-engine aircraft, including 2,000+ hours of flight instruction given. Qualified as an instructor pilot in both tanker and receiver aircraft as well as advanced training platforms. Multiple deployments in support of Operations Noble Eagle, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Retired from Active Duty in October 2013. In addition to my extensive operational flight experience, my skills and experience include Organizational Leadership and Project Management, Quality Assurance, Government Contract Management, Risk Mitigation, Curriculum Development and Instruction, Data Analysis and Process Improvement.Aeronautical Ratings Held: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Multi-Engine, Commercial Single-Engine, Instrument Airplane, LandCertified Flight Instructor (Multi-Engine), Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument)FCC Radiotelephone Operator PermitFAA Training Center Evaluator Type Ratings: CE500, BE400, MU300, B707, B720