Helicopter Pilot
Current
Sonoma County Sheriff
Search and Rescue, Fire Fighting, Longline HEC, Law Enforcement, NVG
Feb 2019 - Present
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Pilot: Helicopter ATP, CFII, NVG Instructor, Longline HEC. Airplane Commercial SEL/MEI, CFII
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Sonoma County Sheriff
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Pilot: Helicopter ATP, CFII, NVG Instructor, Longline HEC. Airplane Commercial SEL/MEI, CFII
Location
Santa Rosa, California, United States
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Nigel Cooper is listed as Pilot: Helicopter ATP, CFII, NVG Instructor, Longline HEC. Airplane Commercial SEL/MEI, CFII at Sonoma County Sheriff, based in Santa Rosa, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Nigel Cooper.
Nigel Cooper previously worked as Helicopter Pilot at Sonoma County Sheriff and Director of Training at Precision Aviation Training. Nigel Cooper holds Leadership For High Potentials from Institute For Strategic Leadership.
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Skilled Aeronautical Engineer and Instructor Pilot with 25 years experience in a wide range of aviation related activities. Proven leadership and management ability founded on sound interpersonal skills.
Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Team Building, Defense, Flights, and 7 others.
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Sonoma County Sheriff
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Director Of Training
Current
Precision Aviation Training
Chief Flight Instructor and Flight School DirectorSupervise Assistant Chief Flight InstructorsMeet all FAA, TSA, VA & DHS requirements as a Part 141 approved Flight SchoolMaintain College Aviation Science (AVS) Program curriculum Oversight of all Flying Training including Instructor developmentExpansion of the flying campuses located at Newberg and Klamath FallsIntroduction of the Guimbal G-2 helicopter into service
Aug 2014 - Present
Air & Space Interoperability Council (Asic), The Technical Cooperation Program (Ttcp)
Pentagon - International Engagements
Facilitated interoperability between the Air Forces’ of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States including ITAR proceduresManaged ongoing maintenance and review of 60+ air standards and interoperability projects relating to Engineering, Logistics, Airworthiness, Fuels (including Alternative Fuels) and Fuel Products.Tracked organizational metrics and trend analysis in order to improve processes. New Zealand representative on the Defense Science & Technology Program (TTCP)New Zealand liaison for Space Operations
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
Director, Air Operations Center, Hq Joint Forces
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Provided oversight of all Air Operations conducted by the New Zealand Air Force and Navy.Coordinated with key stakeholders to ensure the most effective use of finite assets. Timely provision of appropriate air assets to meet government and military needs. Direct liaison with National Rescue Coordination Center and Crisis Management Center.Met all Defense and Government reporting requirements.
May 2010 - Dec 2010
Director Of Operations
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Responsible for the ongoing flying management of 60+ Aircrew and 6000+ annual flying hours. Flying Operations: Search and Rescue, Fire Fighting, Counter Terrorism, Special Forces, Anti-Drug, Battlefield Support, External Load, VIP Transport (Prime Minister), Display Flying, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, Maintenance Test Flying.Instrument Rated and NVG experienced Line Pilot / Instructor Pilot / Test Pilot / Display Pilot.Pilot Examiner for Annual, Upgrade and Instrument Rating checks on unit pilots.
Aug 2007 - May 2010
3 education records
Nigel Cooper education
Leadership For High Potentials
Institute For Strategic Leadership
Associate’S Degree, Aeronautical Engineering, A
Central Institute Of Technology
High School, Maths, English, Engineering, Technical Drawing
Whakatane High School
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What company does Nigel Cooper work for?
Nigel Cooper works for Sonoma County Sheriff.
What is Nigel Cooper's role at Sonoma County Sheriff?
Nigel Cooper is listed as Pilot: Helicopter ATP, CFII, NVG Instructor, Longline HEC. Airplane Commercial SEL/MEI, CFII at Sonoma County Sheriff.
Where is Nigel Cooper based?
Nigel Cooper is based in Santa Rosa, California, United States while working with Sonoma County Sheriff.
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Nigel Cooper has worked for Sonoma County Sheriff, Precision Aviation Training, Pentagon - International Engagements, and Royal New Zealand Air Force.
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Nigel Cooper holds Leadership For High Potentials from Institute For Strategic Leadership.
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Nigel Cooper is listed with skills including Microsoft Office, Team Building, Defense, Flights, Leadership Development, Dod, Customer Service, and Strategic Planning.
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