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Ft. Hood

Fort Hood, Texas

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Specializing in AH-64D/E return to service evaluations in support of the Army’s flight school.

Ft. Rucker, Al

Performs aircraft "return to service" flights ensuring that the aircraft systems function according to manufacturer's specified parameters.

Enterprise, Alabama

Updated, Developed, and Produced the AH-64E Maintenance Test Pilot Aircraft Systems Training Package as an independent contractor for the country of Taiwan.

Ft. Hood, Tx

Mobile Assistance Team (MAT). Provides assistance to Army Aviation AH-64D units preparing to deploy or returning from deployment through on site integration with unit personnel, bringing 25 years of Army Aviation experience and Army Aviation Maintenance Management. Additionally, trains maintainers on the aircraft systems, operations and proceedures as they apply to the overall Army Aviation Safety Management System. Mentors personnel and offers maintenance management solutions to everyday maintenance challenges. Deploys to the supported unit and remains for extended periods of time.

Ft. Hood, Tx (21 Cav)

Trained pilots in aircraft operations and weapon system employment. Programmed computer scenarios to challenge pilots with situations based off of real world events. Focused on team training and effective crew/team communication and strategic planning. Operated Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) and the Longbow Collective Training System (LCTS) employing actual combat situations for the teams to solve. Over 20 years of simulation experience, including TSTT, CWEPT, CMS, LCT and LCTS.

Ft. Hood, Tx

Technical expertise as an Army Maintenance Test Pilot with combat experience.Multiple locations: Germany & TexasAH-64D Fielding Team Chief for 21st Cavalry Brigade. Responsible for acceptance of aircraft from the manufacturer into the Army inventory.Additionally, performed as Instructor/Operator in Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) simulator developing, implementing and training crews in the various missions performed by the AH-64D.

Ft. Hood, Tx

Performed troubleshooting of various aircraft weapon systems and aircraft electrical systems.

Hanau Am Main Area, Germany

Managed multi-million dollar flying hour budget for 34 aircraft. Maintained flight records for approximately 90 flight crew members. Confirmed aircrew eligibilty for receipt of flight pay.Additionally, trained crews in the aircraft and the Combat Mission Simulator evaluating weapons system employment and tactics. Wrote scenario based simulations challenging aircrews to better overall aircrew performance and weapon system employment.

Hanau Am Main Area, Germany

Performed duties as a battalion logistics officer, coordinating transportation, billeting, meals and maneuver space for unit operations. Established temporary contracts for service and support. Managed a multi-million dollar inventory of equipment for an aviation battalion and managed the Ammunition Storage Point (NATO 5 site), storing an aviation battalion's entire "go-to-war" ammunition. Accounted for millions of dollars of weapon systems and ammunition. Designed and implemented ammunition surveillance procedures focusing on all aspects of storage, utilization, serviceability and accounting requirements. Coordinated transfer of property through out the Army system. Managed the unit's supply chain for Army Class I, II/IV, III, V, VII and Class IX accounts.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Aviation

Master Of Science (Ms), Project Management, With Distinction

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Professional Aeronautics, 4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society - Nu Kappa Chapter