As an Instructor Pilot at the 25th Combat Brigade, Jacob teaches and mentors over 20 new and experienced Army Black Hawk pilots. His focus on deploying effective crew resource management skills, ensuring that a positive transfer of knowledge occurs, and maintaining consistent situational awareness enables the continued success of his students.➢ Provide instruction to pilots new to the UH-60M Blackhawk and seasoned aviators from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade.➢ Teach external load… Show more As an Instructor Pilot at the 25th Combat Brigade, Jacob teaches and mentors over 20 new and experienced Army Black Hawk pilots. His focus on deploying effective crew resource management skills, ensuring that a positive transfer of knowledge occurs, and maintaining consistent situational awareness enables the continued success of his students.➢ Provide instruction to pilots new to the UH-60M Blackhawk and seasoned aviators from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade.➢ Teach external load operations, wildfire suppression, formation flying, and emergency procedures to company of 20+ pilots.➢ Emphasize Aircrew Coordination training to enhance situational awareness and promote the safe conduct of air operations.➢ Administer proficiency checks for Night Vision Goggle currency and provided annual readiness checkrides to unit pilots. Show less

➢ Coordinate flights of 2+ helicopters/10+ aviation elements while conducting combat operations as Air Mission Commander.➢ Provide troop transport, supply mission, and logistics support while overseeing helicopter operations and 4 crewmembers.

➢ Pilot of helicopter with crew compliment of 4 tasked with providing support to United States forces in Egypt.➢ Primary Mission Planner responsible for coordinating U.S. Army air assets and multinational observation teams to ensure compliance with the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty.➢ Planned and briefed flight routes considering the threat environment, fuel efficiency, and international boundaries.

➢ Served as a pilot in the 2-158th Helicopter Assault Battalion responsible for providing air assault and training mission support.➢ Supervised the handling and storage of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) and ensured regular maintenance was performed.➢ Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Officer tasked with overseeing protective/decontamination equipment, masks, and garments.

➢ Provided law enforcement/first responder services and participated in investigations at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.➢ Trained in active shooter scenarios, public safety, crime scene management, and identifying suspicious activity.➢ Served as a Team Leader during deployment to Iraq. Supervised teams of 5+ soldiers tasked with providing convoy security, ground transport, intelligence gathering, and dismounted patrols (2008 – 2009).➢ School Resource Officer; provided security for… Show more ➢ Provided law enforcement/first responder services and participated in investigations at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.➢ Trained in active shooter scenarios, public safety, crime scene management, and identifying suspicious activity.➢ Served as a Team Leader during deployment to Iraq. Supervised teams of 5+ soldiers tasked with providing convoy security, ground transport, intelligence gathering, and dismounted patrols (2008 – 2009).➢ School Resource Officer; provided security for school events and mentorship to students while stationed at Vilseck, Germany (2005 – 2008).➢ D.A.R.E. Officer; taught decision making, communication skills, and how to interact with law enforcement to grade level students and members of the community. Show less