The 1st ArkanSTOL Ozark Backwoods Challenge was held 3 years ago and quickly gained a loyal following in the world of recreational aviation. The Backwoods Challenge is a new motorsport not being performed anywhere else in the world.In our 3rd year, the incomparable Byrd’s Adventure Center along the beautiful Mulberry River in Arkansas will once again be the site to come and witness some of the most incredible airplane flying you can see anywhere. Some of the most highly skilled pilots in… Show more The 1st ArkanSTOL Ozark Backwoods Challenge was held 3 years ago and quickly gained a loyal following in the world of recreational aviation. The Backwoods Challenge is a new motorsport not being performed anywhere else in the world.In our 3rd year, the incomparable Byrd’s Adventure Center along the beautiful Mulberry River in Arkansas will once again be the site to come and witness some of the most incredible airplane flying you can see anywhere. Some of the most highly skilled pilots in the nation will compete against each other while testing their own limits of skill and judgement on a newly re-designed course.Throughout the event, opportunities to learn more about the professional attitude, discipline, and equipment required while performing backcountry flying skills will be available from the scores of on-site vendors and from the hundreds of other pilots in attendance.ArkanSTOL is dedicated to providing a place for aviators that value pursuing growth in skill and judgment to get together and have a great time in the process. Come see how the competitors do it and to have a great time for yourself! Show less

Corporate Part 91 Single Pilot PIC Beechcraft Premier Jet. Falcon 900 SIC.

Medevac Captain on the Pilatus PC12

Building an aircraft Charter Program as if it were my own. FAA Part 135 Charter Director of Operations/ Pilot in Command/ Agent for ServiceCompanies Single Pilot/Aircraft charter certificate updated and expanded with frequent interaction with FAA inspectors.Comprehensive business and marketing plans developed for further expansion of Charter business.Engaged with local business owners to promote synergistic partnerships.Company Social Media content production and advertising… Show more Building an aircraft Charter Program as if it were my own. FAA Part 135 Charter Director of Operations/ Pilot in Command/ Agent for ServiceCompanies Single Pilot/Aircraft charter certificate updated and expanded with frequent interaction with FAA inspectors.Comprehensive business and marketing plans developed for further expansion of Charter business.Engaged with local business owners to promote synergistic partnerships.Company Social Media content production and advertising campaign project coordinator.Tailwheel and Backcountry Course Instructor.FBO, Flight School, and Flying Club Advisor.Operating: J3, Husky, C182RG, C172, C152, Cirrus SR22T. Show less

Providing all aspects of safe and efficient corporate travel on the company owned Lear 60 aircraftFlight Safety Initial and CAE recurrent trainingsManage travel arrangements for crewInternational flight operations to Mexico, Canada, Bermuda.Ipad EFB management, avionics database managementSMS system implementation

Company Chief Pilot/Captain/ Pilatus PC-12 (contracted)Provided all aspects of safe and efficient corporate and private travel for owners and lease holders on the company owned Pilatus PC-12 aircraftManaged maintenance, cleaning, scheduling, hangaring contracts, insurance contracts, fuel contracts, avionics databases, etc of the aircraft.Made travel arrangements for myself and passengers

Company Chief Pilot/Captain/ Pilatus PC-12 / Beech Premier Jet / Piper Meridian (salaried)Provided all aspects of safe and efficient corporate and private travel for owners and lease holders on the company owned Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and Beech Premier JetManaged maintenance, cleaning, scheduling, fuel contracts, avionics databases, etc of the aircraft.Made travel arrangements for myself and passengersFlew as a crew with owner/pilot and other employed pilotTrained with KMR… Show more Company Chief Pilot/Captain/ Pilatus PC-12 / Beech Premier Jet / Piper Meridian (salaried)Provided all aspects of safe and efficient corporate and private travel for owners and lease holders on the company owned Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and Beech Premier JetManaged maintenance, cleaning, scheduling, fuel contracts, avionics databases, etc of the aircraft.Made travel arrangements for myself and passengersFlew as a crew with owner/pilot and other employed pilotTrained with KMR aviation, a Part 135 operator in southern California and obtained ATP rating and type rating in Beech Premier Jet. Captained part 135 trips for KMR aviation in the Premier Jet as a crew of two.International flight operations to Mexico and Caribbean. Show less

Wildland Fire Incident Commander/Crew BossNational Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CAPrimary Position was as lead helicopter crew member under the helibase manager. Duties including dispatch preparedness and crew services for wildland fire and rescue incidents, park operations support missions, law enforcement and drug interdiction operations. Etc.Typical crew services performed included facilitating the safe operation of the aircraft to US Government Office… Show more Wildland Fire Incident Commander/Crew BossNational Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CAPrimary Position was as lead helicopter crew member under the helibase manager. Duties including dispatch preparedness and crew services for wildland fire and rescue incidents, park operations support missions, law enforcement and drug interdiction operations. Etc.Typical crew services performed included facilitating the safe operation of the aircraft to US Government Office of Aircraft Services and Park Service Standards. Loading/ unloading of internal and external cargo. Supervising boarding/de-boarding of passengers and patients. Providing weight and balance and manifest information to the pilot and management. Reconfiguring helicopter load-out to match mission. Mission planning and field coordination of aircraft operations including factors such as high altitude, rough terrain, adverse weather, pilot and crew pressures and fatigue, visitor impacts, wildlife factors, wilderness survival, park schedule, flight following, radio communications, etc.Specific extra duties of mine as Lead Crewmember included:-Providing Incident Commander services to small incidents such as lightning caused fires.-Providing Crew Boss qualified leadership to 20+ person wildland firefighting crews on wildland fires.-Providing in-house and regional aviation safety training to National Park Service employees as a US Government Office of Aircraft services certified aviation safety trainer.-Providing instruction in the course of initial Wildland Frefighter courses and re-currency training.-Developing electronic mapping and tracking systems and visual media management and exchange.-Providing services to the park as a high-angle rescue technician during search and rescue operations.-Providing structural firefighter services as a National Park Service certified Structural firefighter. Show less