• Completed more than 4,000 flight hours in airplanes and helicopters.• Established the only FAA certified on-demand airplane charter service in Southeastern NC.• Flew domestic and international routes in compliance with all applicable FAR & ICAO regulations.• Developed and implemented professional pilot training programs.• Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.

• Founded and operated a helicopter flight school and scenic tour operation in an underserved tourism market.• Developed and executed strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.• Developed marketing strategies and community outreach programs to increase public awareness of aviation related career paths and recreational activities.• Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.• Created multiple full time pilot positions, monitored pilot performance and coached individual crew members to improve abilities.