• Conducted four 500-hour General Maintenance Test Flights, five-250 hour and eight 125-hour Limited Test Flights, and countless hours of troubleshooting which improved production and efficiency• Exhibited expertise through the efficient phase flow for 13 AH-64Ds and an above standard Fully Mission Capable rate of 82% in order to support combat operations in multi-domain environment throughout Afghanistan• Served as the maintenance expert for 25 aircrafts during transition from port operations which helped ensure a seamless transfer of authority in a combat theater• Coordinated 13 aircrafts that were split between four geographic locations as the sole maintenance test pilot to ensure operations continue with limited resources and support• Displayed passionate commitment to increasing employee technical and tactical proficiency that is aligned with National Defense Strategy objectives through briefings• Successfully handled aircraft malfunction in 100% recovery with zero damage or injuries to the crew• Tested and operated an aircraft to its maximum-performance abilities to identify and correct any maintenance issues• Performed risk and hazards encounters that induced emergency situations which are expected to be handle with skill and knowledge at a moment’s notice• Successfully managed daily and annual maintenance requirements for 23 Apache helicopters valued at over $42M each• Evaluated aircraft for its structural integrity, performance, handling, reliability and suitability prior to release for operational use• Performed troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight and makes appropriate write-ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies

• Responsible for the management and accountability of 100 lines of equipment valued in excess of $250 million with zero deficiencies • Created and published an operations manual detailing specific guidance for day-to-day property accountability procedures that is still in use today• Hand-selected to represent employer in the USA Today newspaper through interview regarding U.S. Army operations on the Korean Peninsula• Successfully planned and executed over water flights as flight lead to successfully complete aircraft objectives• Ranked best pilot out of 58 pilots in total • Supported and aid in the transition of the GCSS-A database to align and meet the new requirements for logistics to be ordered, cataloged, and to be inventoried with SAP • Responsible in maintaining a high level of technical and tactical proficiency for the purpose of applying the AH-64D in a safe, efficient, and lethal manner during Day, Night, Night Vision System, Night Vision Goggle, and adverse flying conditions• Interpret meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a mission or sortie.• File flight plans for all flights using authorized navigational processes• Initiate and complete all military flight or maintenance forms to document maintenance completion and discrepancies• Working knowledge on how to operate navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft• Ensuring that preflight inspections are performed, preparing flight plans, using checklists, and performance charts

• Plans flights, ascertains factors such as load, weight, fuel supply, route, altitudes or schedules as necessary to safely accomplish mission• Conducts pre/post-tactical mission briefings• Performs aerial evasive maneuvers• Executes emergency operating procedures for assigned aircraft• Maintained flight crew records and tracked annual flight hour program• Communicated effectively with pilot in command, air traffic control, and maintenance crews• Ensured all safety protocols and standards were met before, during, and after each flight• Supported the Pilot in Command (Officer in Command) as the Second in Command, performing full piloting duties when necessary