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Castle Rock, Co, Us

Castle Rock, Colorado, Us

Aviation training, safety and risk management consulting, supporting manned and unmanned aircraft operations.

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President of AUVSI Saguaro Chapter. The chapter serves as Arizona’s forum for advancing unmanned systems and robotics by: promoting Arizona’s comparative advantages in aerospace and defense; connecting our members with experts and thought-leaders from the technical, business, policy, and educational sectors; and advocating for the continued adoption of unmanned systems.

Serving as Director of Field Operations, the senior most operations position responsible for all aspects of Areion UAS unmanned aircraft operations. Areion UAS provides focused drone solutions serving the utility industry.

Serving as Director of Field Operations, the senior most operations position responsible for all aspects of UAS unmanned aircraft operations for Spright. (A division of the Air Methods Corporation primarily serving the healthcare industry)

Greenwood Village, Colorado, Us

Responsible and accountable to the Vice President of Safety. The Director of Flight Safety provides oversight and administration of the Air Methods Flight Safety Program, to include the organization’s Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) and Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP/MSAP). Responsible to ensure proper coordination with all departments on the details of the FOQA, ASAP/MSAP, flight operations related Safety Reports, and AIDMOR trends and identified risks and mitigating actions. Acts as the Safety Department’s subject matter expert on flight operations and flight training.

Greenwood Village, Colorado, Us

The Director of Safety plans, implements, and coordinates all company safety, security and environmental programs in accordance with regulations. Responsible for both aviation and ground safety of all company operations, facilities and assetsEssential functions and responsibilities include:- Develop, execute and manage all Aviation Safety initiatives - Provide direction and consultation on all relevant FAA and operational safety requirements- Maintain all associated SMS documentation and records- Coordinate EtQ development to support SMS efforts with AMC EtQ project manager- Manage all company RCA and SRM efforts- Develops/manages all safety/risk training- Ensures that all personnel follow safety programs, policies, procedures and systems designed to mitigate the risk of safety incidents/accidents.- Assist in evaluating field operations and corporate-based support functions’ business processes and initiatives to ensure effective safety practices.- Direct corporate voluntary safety programs.- Develop, execute and manage all Sundance customer and employee Non-aviation Safety initiatives- Develop, execute and manage all Sundance customer and employee Security plans and training- Overall, lead, drive and elevate a Culture of Safety that inspires all employees to be knowledgeable, aware of, and accountable for all Safety and Security areas.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Part 135 On Demand/Charter helicopter pilot in a passenger transportation role.

Providing aviation training, training supplies and pilot equipment to the general aviation market. Specializing in aviation human factors and accident prevention through advanced training and tailored interactive training aids.

Fontana, Ca, Us

- Law Enforcement helicopter pilot for the City of Fontana Police Department Air Support Unit- Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) instructor to the Fontana Police Department SWAT Unit- Safety representative

Burbank, Ca, Us

Board of directors member, supporting:- Helicopter noise reduction initiatives and community outreach - Digital and print media creation and overall organization promotion

Tour and charter operations planning, coordination and promotion activities.

- Certified Flight Instructor and Commercial Helicopter Pilot (with Instrument Rating)- Flight activities including flight instruction, photographic and filming flights, commercial flights- Part 133: External Load training

Property development and guest accommodation in Zell am See, Austria.

Web design and internet applications company.

Bsc (Hons.), Computing

A-Level, Computing, English, Business Studies