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Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom

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Raf Mildenhall

Raf Mildenhall

Afsoc

Manages training requirements and standards for the CV-22 operations community. Writes doctrine and Syllabus Of Instructions(SOIs). Process waivers, Establishes RTM standards. Subject matter expert for command level CV-22 decision making briefings and seminars.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

Flight lead instructor flight engineer with over 900 CV-22 flight hours and 400 SIM hours. Performed squadron duties in scheduling, current operations, safety, special projects. Deployed 2x to Afghanistan with approx 130 combat hours of tilt-rotor operations and support. Performed planning duties executing a long-range strategy and bed down of a new deployed base. Performed tactical/strategic airlift operations moving troops and equipment through austere environments in all weather… Show more Flight lead instructor flight engineer with over 900 CV-22 flight hours and 400 SIM hours. Performed squadron duties in scheduling, current operations, safety, special projects. Deployed 2x to Afghanistan with approx 130 combat hours of tilt-rotor operations and support. Performed planning duties executing a long-range strategy and bed down of a new deployed base. Performed tactical/strategic airlift operations moving troops and equipment through austere environments in all weather conditions. Expert understanding and technical knowledge of CV-22 electrical & mechanical systems as well as training/instruction. Performed duties as 1st Sgt and Senior Enlisted Manager while deployed. Functional Check Flight Qualified. Maintains a TS/SCI security clearance. Experienced using Patriot Excalibur(PEX) scheduling software. Show less

18Th Flight Test Squadron, Hurlburt Field Florida

Conducts operational tests on AFSOC rotary wing assets and provides fielding recommendations based on suitability and effectiveness. Utilizes acquisition and test & evaluation experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate aircraft systems to meet mission requirements and identify and recommend corrections to fix critical deficiencies prior to fielding. Primary focus being the CV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft. Current and qualified as an instructor flight engineer on CV-22's. Subject Matter Expert… Show more Conducts operational tests on AFSOC rotary wing assets and provides fielding recommendations based on suitability and effectiveness. Utilizes acquisition and test & evaluation experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate aircraft systems to meet mission requirements and identify and recommend corrections to fix critical deficiencies prior to fielding. Primary focus being the CV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft. Current and qualified as an instructor flight engineer on CV-22's. Subject Matter Expert and liaison responsible for providing vital AFSOC support to the CV-22 Crew Systems Working Group, Software Change Requirements Board, and provides critical user integration with NAVAIR and industry processes to develop, integrate, test and field CV-22 block upgrades and new capabilities. Performs operational tests evaluating system integration with tactical environments and mission scenarios. Analyzes data and evaluates the operational implications of statistics generated from the data, develops high quality evaluation documents and applies the results focused on a requirement recommendation. Assists AFSOC/A3 staff in developing CV-22 training tasks and unit level training requirements. Submits suggestions backed up with test data to suggest future Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the tactical employment of the CV-22. Converses with NAVAIR in the development and testing of cargo loading and handling procedures, safety equipment as well as the rear mounted weapons system. Submits test deficiency reports in order to improve capabilities, tactics, and training in order to furnish data for higher headquarters decisions. Works with 413 FLTS in formal qualification testing of new developmental software and its ability to meet the AFSOC warfighter's requirements. Show less

20Th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fl

Performed duties commensurate with a MH-53(M) Pave Low flight engineer, touted as being the most challenging and difficult enlisted job in the Air Force. Deployed four times to Iraq in support of combat operations. Performed hurricane Katrina rescue operations. Total flight hours of 1004 and 408 combat hours. Gained knowledge of the application of Air Force aviator flight engineer, load master, electronic weapons officer, navigator, radio operator, and gunner experience as it applies to… Show more Performed duties commensurate with a MH-53(M) Pave Low flight engineer, touted as being the most challenging and difficult enlisted job in the Air Force. Deployed four times to Iraq in support of combat operations. Performed hurricane Katrina rescue operations. Total flight hours of 1004 and 408 combat hours. Gained knowledge of the application of Air Force aviator flight engineer, load master, electronic weapons officer, navigator, radio operator, and gunner experience as it applies to duties aboard the Pave Low helicopter. Show less