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Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Provides relevant data-driven proactive safety information in support of USAF aviation mishap prevention efforts.

Albuquerque, Nm

We provide effective, custom-tailored, on-site personal safety training in situational awareness, de-escalation, and self-defense to businesses, religious institutions, families, groups and individuals.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Aviation safety subject matter expert supporting HQ USAF's mishap prevention efforts through cutting-edge global information technology programs.

Kirtland Afb, Nm

Supervised multi-national office to provide mishap investigation support and quality assurance of final Air Force actions/policies for executive leadership. Led AF Safety Management System transformation; revamped eval criteria w/SMS and introduced/educated concepts and requirements to field users. Subject matter expert for multiple large body aircraft and worked directly with system safety and Boeing engineers on hazard mitigation plans. Authored AF-wide safety policy and investigative procedures guidance.

Worldwide

Lead Air force Safety Center investigator for fatality and destroyed aircraft mishaps. Determined root cause, advised/counseled team leaders, wrote formal reports and briefed senior executive leadership (General Officers, CSAF, SECAF). Performed analyses of failure modes and assessed criticality of aviation hazards. Extensive human factors analysis focused on human/machine interface, usability and safety. Led cross-functional teams in root cause and corrective action analyses.

Kirtland Afb, Nm And Abroad

Formal school instructor for service-wide safety university. Trained and qualified hundreds of safety investigators, personnel, and senior executives. Instructed investigative as well as interview techniques and analytical deduction models. Technical expert/instructor for proactive safety courses (MFOQA, ASAP, LOSA) and potential accident board presidents as well as program management courses. Received critical praise from students for credibility and engagement. . Helped integrate ASAP and promote “just culture” with emerging AF SMS framework.

Scott Afb, Il

Led/supervised unique and specialized staff providing all levels of flight/ground/weapons safety support to global aviation operations. Directed actions/resources to ensure immediate and responsive safety support to 34 operating locations outside of the U.S. providing transient maintenance, ops, and support to aircrews around the world. Assessed programs and provided consultation to commanders/executives on efficiency, hazards, and process improvement requirements. Extensive travel and senior leader visibility. Restructured overseas safety manning and mitigated hazards posing immediate threats to worldwide aviation ops. Maintained currency in C-17A aircraft.

Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan

Directed all aviation safety efforts for multinational base supporting multiple airframes. Supervised staff of four responsible for all ground, weapons, and aviation safety programs. Identified/managed risk/hazards and advised U.S. and foreign executives on mitigation strategies. Developed, validated, and enforced base-wide policies to reduce mishaps, prevent injuries, and preserve equipment. Designed comprehensive exercise scenarios to test major accident response plans and educated personnel.

Scott Afb, Il

Developed, implemented, and supervised mishap prevention programs for Air Mobility Command, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command. In 2006, mishap prevention programs resulted in lowest mishap rates seen to date. Reveiwed test plans, subject matter expert for configuration changes, and developed policy/guidance for aircrews. Lead inspector for aviation evaluation/safety culture audits and visits. Selected to represent safety interests and develop SECDEF driven military flight operations quality assurance (MFOQA) program for Air Mobility Command aircraft.

Mcchord Afb, Wa

Instructor pilot with nearly 4,000 flight hours in heavy airlift (C-17, C-130) including multiple combat sorties in Iraq and Afghanistan. Commercial pilot license with single and multiengine land ratings, instrument rating and L-328 type. Selected to stand-up initial activation of new airlift squadron. Following that success, was made the Assistant Director of Flight Operations for an operational support unit to six C-17A flying squadrons. Ensured effective communication between 7 departments and addressed training requirements, tactics, equipment, weather, and scheduling to resolve issues resulting in mission success. During that time, competitively picked as assistant flight ops director to ensure ICAO compliance, crew scheduling, risk managment and crew issues in Frankfurt Germany during wartime operations.

Tucson, Arizona

Pilot-in-command of electronic combat aircraft providing command and control warfare support to US and Allied air, ground, and naval forces during exercises and wordwide contingency operations. Competitively selected as functional check pilot for aircraft following extensive maintenance or upon initial acceptance. Completed thorough documentation and verbal post flight reviews on flight results. As flight commander, supervised / oversaw training, qualifications, well-being, scheduling, and professional development for diverse crew mix performing vital demanding communication jamming mission. Supervised life support personnel and ensured quality maintenance of aircrew protection equipment worth over $500,000.

Successfully completed Aviation Indoctrination course consisting of Aerodynamics, Aircraft Engines, Aviation Physiology, Survival Training, Navigation, and an extensive physical performance program. Successfully completed Joint Primary, Intermediate and Advanced fixed wing airplane training program. Distinguished graduate of US Navy Primary and Intermediate flight school.

Panama

Highly skilled intelligence analyst with four years of primary intelligence analyst work including support to counterdrug operations throughout Latin America and providing threat awareness to military and governmental aircrews flying sensitive missions. Directed staff and ensured all intelligence activities to support mobility crews throughout Latin America were accomplished. Primary AF intelligence analyst and command briefer for Colombia and Bolivia affairs. Conducted over 60 threat, technical, and informational intelligence briefs to aircrews and executive leadership.

Bs, Political Science

Masters, Education