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Detroit, Mi, Us

Greater Detroit Area

Serves as a Pilot-in-Command, Air Mission Commander, and Instructor Pilot within a heavy lift helicopter flight company. Responsible to aviate, navigate, and communicate in tactical and non-tactical conditions during both day and night operations. Performs operations in support of peacetime training, disaster relief, and combat, combat support and combat service support missions. Serves as an Instructor Pilot responsible to enforce the standardization of all flight operations for compliance… Show more Serves as a Pilot-in-Command, Air Mission Commander, and Instructor Pilot within a heavy lift helicopter flight company. Responsible to aviate, navigate, and communicate in tactical and non-tactical conditions during both day and night operations. Performs operations in support of peacetime training, disaster relief, and combat, combat support and combat service support missions. Serves as an Instructor Pilot responsible to enforce the standardization of all flight operations for compliance with applicable Army Regulations. Performs the functions of an Instructor Pilot within the company with direct responsibility to ensure standardization of all aviation training, evaluations, and the aircrew training program for all assigned pilots. Show less

Greater Detroit Area

Account Manager for a Tier II automotive supplier representing Morbern at automotive OEM’s and tier 1’s. Work with engineers and designers at OEM’s and tier 1 suppliers and act as a conduit of information and action between customers and all facets of company operations group to include quality assurance, supply chain, customer service, product development, finance, credit, design, and production. Create and maintain timelines for company activities with customers in order to reduce cost and… Show more Account Manager for a Tier II automotive supplier representing Morbern at automotive OEM’s and tier 1’s. Work with engineers and designers at OEM’s and tier 1 suppliers and act as a conduit of information and action between customers and all facets of company operations group to include quality assurance, supply chain, customer service, product development, finance, credit, design, and production. Create and maintain timelines for company activities with customers in order to reduce cost and increase profit potential. Facilitate and pursue new business opportunities to promote future organizational growth. Coordinated and ensured production part approval process specifications were met in a timely manner to maintain quality assurance in all steps of the manufacturing process. Including control plans, process flow diagrams, material performance, and Failure Mode Effects and Analysis process. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Assistant Operations Officer of a Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron. Assist the Operations Officer with the synchronization, coordination, and execution of all squadron level training and contingency operations. Maintains primary responsibility for Future Operations (FUOPS) for the squadron. Additionally, ensures the prompt distribution of operational orders and guidance to subordinate units, and reporting to higher headquarters. Provides oversight and guidance for all junior officers… Show more Assistant Operations Officer of a Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron. Assist the Operations Officer with the synchronization, coordination, and execution of all squadron level training and contingency operations. Maintains primary responsibility for Future Operations (FUOPS) for the squadron. Additionally, ensures the prompt distribution of operational orders and guidance to subordinate units, and reporting to higher headquarters. Provides oversight and guidance for all junior officers, NCOs, and Soldiers in the S3 section. Show less

Kuwait/El Paso

Battalion Assistant Operations Officer of a 402 Soldier Attack/Reconnaissance helicopter battalion assigned to the 1st Armor Division Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Bliss TX. Responsible for planning and resourcing Battalion assets IOT accomplish Brigade objectives during the unit's deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield and through redeployment to Fort Bliss and throughout all phases of the ARFORGEN reset cycle in preparation for an upcoming deployment in… Show more Battalion Assistant Operations Officer of a 402 Soldier Attack/Reconnaissance helicopter battalion assigned to the 1st Armor Division Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Bliss TX. Responsible for planning and resourcing Battalion assets IOT accomplish Brigade objectives during the unit's deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield and through redeployment to Fort Bliss and throughout all phases of the ARFORGEN reset cycle in preparation for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Responsible for developing systems to facilitate and to assist with the completion of the Battalions Operations Officer's duties. Additionally, responsible for the development, presentation, and dissemination of Battalion level Products (Battalion METL Development, Operations Orders, Concepts of the Operation, trackers, and briefing) to direct subordinate units in completing Battalion Objectives. Other duties include Battalion Tactical Operations Post Officer in Charge and Responsible for maintaining a high level of tactical and technical proficiency as a dual seat RL1 aviator under day, night, NVD, overwater, and adverse flying conditions. Show less

Kuwait/El Paso Tx Area

Component Repair Platoon Leader assigned to an aviation maintenance company in 4-501st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade forward deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, safety, and supervision of 18 Noncommissioned Officers and 24 Soldiers. Assists in the planning and supervision of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of 24 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters valued at over $700 million.… Show more Component Repair Platoon Leader assigned to an aviation maintenance company in 4-501st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade forward deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, safety, and supervision of 18 Noncommissioned Officers and 24 Soldiers. Assists in the planning and supervision of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of 24 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters valued at over $700 million. Accountable for tools, test equipment, and supplies valued in excess of $7 million. Responsible for maintaining proficiency as an aviator in the AH-64D Apache Longbow under all conditions. Additional duties include Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) Officer in Charge. Show less

South Korea

Platoon Leader of an AH-64D helicopter platoon assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, Forward deployed to the Republic of Korea. Responsible for the training, professional development, morale, discipline, and welfare of 13 Warrant Officers, 18 Soldiers, and their families. Also responsible for the accountability and maintenance of 8 AH-64D Apache attack helicopters and all supporting equipment with a total value in excess of $200 million. Responsible for assisting the Company Commander in… Show more Platoon Leader of an AH-64D helicopter platoon assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, Forward deployed to the Republic of Korea. Responsible for the training, professional development, morale, discipline, and welfare of 13 Warrant Officers, 18 Soldiers, and their families. Also responsible for the accountability and maintenance of 8 AH-64D Apache attack helicopters and all supporting equipment with a total value in excess of $200 million. Responsible for assisting the Company Commander in implementing training and maintenance programs to ensure all members of the Company are ready for any contingencies that may arise. Responsible for maintaining a high level of tactical and technical proficiency as a dual seat RL1 aviator under day, night, NVD, overwater, and adverse flying conditions. Show less

Fort Rucker Alabama

Completed the AH-64D Aircraft Qualification Course, Dunker Course, SERE C Corse, Aeromedical Course, and, Attained a Commercial Pilots License from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Geological/Geophysical Engineering, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Engineering Management, 3.43

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Engineering Management Honor Society