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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Addison, Texas

Flying Part 121 on-demand, ad hoc, cargo throughout North America.

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa

• Flying as a CASA 212 Captain in support of Joint Sustainment Command/Afghanistan contract delivering vital, Afghanistan supplies to military troops throughout Afghanistan; • Flying as a CASA 212 Captain supporting Joint Special Operations Air Division missions in West Africa; • Operations include: short takeoff and landing, unimproved strips, high altitude, mountainous and low level flying.

Pentagon/Fort Belvoir, Virginia

• Responsible for developing Department of Defense-wide policy regarding strategies to achieve Executive Order, legislative and regulatory energy efficiency mandates.• Authored significant portions of testimony for DDR&E to present to Congress on operational energy issues.• Published article in June 2009 issue of the IAGS Journal of Energy Security.• Frequent conference speaker on the importance of the “operator” within DoD operating systems.• Developed working relationships… Show more • Responsible for developing Department of Defense-wide policy regarding strategies to achieve Executive Order, legislative and regulatory energy efficiency mandates.• Authored significant portions of testimony for DDR&E to present to Congress on operational energy issues.• Published article in June 2009 issue of the IAGS Journal of Energy Security.• Frequent conference speaker on the importance of the “operator” within DoD operating systems.• Developed working relationships with NGOs, non-profits and trade organizations.• Pursued business development opportunities with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Excel Energy RFP respondents in Colorado, south Texas geothermal/pressure developers; solar and wind developers.• Investigated new technology including: micro hydro, Wind Lift, Trinity Thermal, flywheel storage, BASF systems engineering.• Administered daily operations of the PSTF to include assembly and presentation of monthly reports and weekly meetings.• Key advisor to Al Shaffer, Director of DDR&E and Brian Lally, USDAT&L, Director of Facility Energy.• Wrote first draft of DOD Energy Security Strategy for Installations.• Coordinated DESC, DLA, USAF and FEMP programs to secure solar panel vendor and financing for DFSP San Pedro.• Authored proposed legislative changes in support of DoD objectives, proposing a DoD Service Energy Dividend Reinvestment Program or “energy revolving fund”. Show less

San Antonio, Texas

• Classroom platform instructor for domestic and international students learning to fly the Cessna Citation III/VI/VII.• Training Cessna Citation III/VI/VII pilots in annual recurrent aviation skills and topics in full motion simulators.• Breaking down complex aircraft systems in understandable and teachable units for new jet pilots.• Facilitating effective crew communication and interaction to maximize aircraft safety by utilizing sixth-generation Command/Leadership/Responsibility… Show more • Classroom platform instructor for domestic and international students learning to fly the Cessna Citation III/VI/VII.• Training Cessna Citation III/VI/VII pilots in annual recurrent aviation skills and topics in full motion simulators.• Breaking down complex aircraft systems in understandable and teachable units for new jet pilots.• Facilitating effective crew communication and interaction to maximize aircraft safety by utilizing sixth-generation Command/Leadership/Responsibility techniques. Show less

Denver, Colorado

• Responsible for instruction of United Airlines pilots in classroom, computer based training (CBT), cockpit procedures training devices (SIM, FTD, FMS, and CPT), checklist usage and aircraft walk arounds;• Responsible for instruction of United pilots in electronic system validations, FMC validations (AQP Fleets), conduct remedial system validations (AQP fleets).• Evaluation of student progress and coordination with management to include the need for additional… Show more • Responsible for instruction of United Airlines pilots in classroom, computer based training (CBT), cockpit procedures training devices (SIM, FTD, FMS, and CPT), checklist usage and aircraft walk arounds;• Responsible for instruction of United pilots in electronic system validations, FMC validations (AQP Fleets), conduct remedial system validations (AQP fleets).• Evaluation of student progress and coordination with management to include the need for additional training.• Innovating next-generation Teambuilding and Command, Leadership and Responsibility (C/L/R) philosophies and infusing them into the corporate culture.• Researched, wrote, directed, developed and featured in United Airlines instructional video on Aircraft Ground Operations during Low Visibility Conditions. Assist in development of CPT, lesson plans, handouts, study guides, videos and any other courseware as needed in training.• Emphasized effective communication to include “active listening” skills in helping Captains develop a flight specific “vision” to enhance overall aircraft and aircrew safety. • As a pilot, responsible for customer safety, satisfaction and comfort while flying commercial B-737 and A320 aircraft throughout North America. Show less

Randolph Afb, San Antonio, Texas

• Captained Boeing 737 aircraft and crews in support of USAF pilot and navigator training.• Developing and implementing training programs to integrate Human Performance Enhancement skills into USAF curriculum and core philosophies. • Providing Boeing 737 pilots classroom instruction in complex aircraft systems including hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics, power plant, and pressurization.• Providing in-flight training to new Boeing 737 pilots and to pilots upgrading to… Show more • Captained Boeing 737 aircraft and crews in support of USAF pilot and navigator training.• Developing and implementing training programs to integrate Human Performance Enhancement skills into USAF curriculum and core philosophies. • Providing Boeing 737 pilots classroom instruction in complex aircraft systems including hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics, power plant, and pressurization.• Providing in-flight training to new Boeing 737 pilots and to pilots upgrading to instructor.USAF Certified Crew Resource Management Instructor: developed and implemented 5th generation CRM program. Show less

Barksdale Afb, Bossier City, Louisiana

• Captained KC-10 air refueling aircraft deploying assigned fighter aircraft and cargo in support of US worldwide military and political objectives including Gulf War I based in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.• Responsible for scheduling 300 crewmen in support of Department of Defense objectives.• Responsible for coordinating utilization of ten KC-10 aircraft for worldwide deployment, local pilot training and FAA required maintenance.• Awarded numerous medals… Show more • Captained KC-10 air refueling aircraft deploying assigned fighter aircraft and cargo in support of US worldwide military and political objectives including Gulf War I based in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.• Responsible for scheduling 300 crewmen in support of Department of Defense objectives.• Responsible for coordinating utilization of ten KC-10 aircraft for worldwide deployment, local pilot training and FAA required maintenance.• Awarded numerous medals including Air Force Commendation Medal and Distinguished Service Medal with Valor. Show less

Master'S, Communications And Leadership

Bachelor Of Science, Social Scienes