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Greater Philadelphia

Experimental Test Pilot for Leonardo Helicopters (Agusta Westland Products). Plan and execute experimental flight test activities for AW119 and AW139 helicopters. Support production flight test for AW119 (TH-73A) and AW139 helicopters. Qualified AW119 and AW139 (IFR/SP VFR PIC Type Rating)

Manassas, Va

Experimental test pilot for unmanned Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft and pilot for surrogate aircraft in support of high-level autopilot and autonomy systems. Planned, executed flight test programs for experimental eVTOL aircraft. Supported rotary-wing and fixed-wing flight test activities in multiple types of aircraft for both commercial and government programs. Qualified in H-1, PC-12, and DA-42 aircraft.

Nas Patuxent River, Md

Career Naval Aviator with over 20 years of experience in H-60 aircraft and multiple squadron tours. Over 3000 total flight hours (2500 total H-60 hours). Qualified H-60 Helicopter Aircraft Commander for the SH-60B, H-60F/H, MH-60R/S, UH-60A/L, UH-72A, TH-57C. Additional qualifications as Post-maintenance Functional Check Flight (FCF) Pilot, Instrument Check Pilot, Category-C Test Pilot, NVG Instructor Pilot, NATOPS Instructor Pilot, Aircrew Combat Training Continuum Level IV (SH-60B)… Show more Career Naval Aviator with over 20 years of experience in H-60 aircraft and multiple squadron tours. Over 3000 total flight hours (2500 total H-60 hours). Qualified H-60 Helicopter Aircraft Commander for the SH-60B, H-60F/H, MH-60R/S, UH-60A/L, UH-72A, TH-57C. Additional qualifications as Post-maintenance Functional Check Flight (FCF) Pilot, Instrument Check Pilot, Category-C Test Pilot, NVG Instructor Pilot, NATOPS Instructor Pilot, Aircrew Combat Training Continuum Level IV (SH-60B), Squadron Standardization Pilot, and Test Pilot Instructor. Fixed-wing and multi-engine experience in T-34C and C-12 aircraft. Show less

Patuxent River, Maryland

Managed execution of the rotary-wing engineering test pilot long course curriculum for 24 students annually. Supervised 14 instructor pilots, 3 academic instructors to complete student training utilizing 18 assigned aircraft to execute over 3000 hours of flight instruction annually. Managed instructor qualifications, exercise development, curriculum standardization and student performance evaluation. Provided flight and classroom instruction for aircraft performance, flying qualities and… Show more Managed execution of the rotary-wing engineering test pilot long course curriculum for 24 students annually. Supervised 14 instructor pilots, 3 academic instructors to complete student training utilizing 18 assigned aircraft to execute over 3000 hours of flight instruction annually. Managed instructor qualifications, exercise development, curriculum standardization and student performance evaluation. Provided flight and classroom instruction for aircraft performance, flying qualities and systems test. Show less

Patuxent River, Maryland

Supported commanding officer’s objectives to execute safe, effective, and efficient flight test for twelve type/model/series aircraft in all stages of development. Squadron executed approximately 3,500 flight hours annually utilizing 42 aircraft supported by over 400 contract maintenance personnel; 400 competency-aligned test engineers; and 200 direct military, civilian, and contractor personnel for flight operations, maintenance oversight, and test team leadership and coordination. Managed… Show more Supported commanding officer’s objectives to execute safe, effective, and efficient flight test for twelve type/model/series aircraft in all stages of development. Squadron executed approximately 3,500 flight hours annually utilizing 42 aircraft supported by over 400 contract maintenance personnel; 400 competency-aligned test engineers; and 200 direct military, civilian, and contractor personnel for flight operations, maintenance oversight, and test team leadership and coordination. Managed all squadron administrative programs and personnel requirements. Served as Director of Safety and Standardization and Security Officer. Show less

Kabul, Afghanistan

Served as the principle NATO advisor to Afghan Air Force General Officer to provide for coordination between International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) and Afghan Army/Air Force units. Led a three-person partnering team to assist in coordinating joint security operations in Kabul and all Afghan Air Force logistic operations.

Patuxent River, Maryland

Managed and directed avionics and software development for the MH-60S and common systems and avionics software configurations for the MH-60S and MH-60R. Led MH-60R/S Software Naval Aviation Requirements Groups and developed Capabilities Development Packages to address priority issues. Chaired MH-60R/S Program Trouble Report Board to adjudicate all system deficiencies from identification to resolution or closure. Supported additional flight test operations at HX-21 for urgent OAMCM test… Show more Managed and directed avionics and software development for the MH-60S and common systems and avionics software configurations for the MH-60S and MH-60R. Led MH-60R/S Software Naval Aviation Requirements Groups and developed Capabilities Development Packages to address priority issues. Chaired MH-60R/S Program Trouble Report Board to adjudicate all system deficiencies from identification to resolution or closure. Supported additional flight test operations at HX-21 for urgent OAMCM test activities for the MH-60S and MH-60R Integrated Maintenance Diagnostics/Health and Usage Monitoring System (IMD/HUMS). Show less

Led a detachment with two SH-60B helicopters and 25 personnel through all required pre-deployment training and a six-month deployment embarked in cruiser class ship to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. As Operations Officer, managed squadron flight operations, detachment training and deployment schedules, and junior officer pilot qualifications and assignments. Squadron executed over 4,500 flight hours annually with 42 pilots and 12 aircraft to… Show more Led a detachment with two SH-60B helicopters and 25 personnel through all required pre-deployment training and a six-month deployment embarked in cruiser class ship to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. As Operations Officer, managed squadron flight operations, detachment training and deployment schedules, and junior officer pilot qualifications and assignments. Squadron executed over 4,500 flight hours annually with 42 pilots and 12 aircraft to support 6 detachments in various phases of training and deployment. Squadron was awarded the Navy’s coveted “Battle E” three consecutive years as the best squadron in the wing. Show less

Patuxent River, Maryland

Project Officer for MH-60S Armed Helo, Platform Coordinator for SH-60B, H-60B/F/H/S Government Flight Test Director, MH-60S OAMCM Project Pilot. Led various teams from 2-50 personnel to plan, execute on report on safe, effective, and efficient flight test programs for the MH-60S, SH-60B, and H-60F/H. Test programs included the MH-60S Armed Helo Upgrade, MH-60S Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasure (OAMCM) systems, Airborne Operating Program and System Software Upgrades, Military… Show more Project Officer for MH-60S Armed Helo, Platform Coordinator for SH-60B, H-60B/F/H/S Government Flight Test Director, MH-60S OAMCM Project Pilot. Led various teams from 2-50 personnel to plan, execute on report on safe, effective, and efficient flight test programs for the MH-60S, SH-60B, and H-60F/H. Test programs included the MH-60S Armed Helo Upgrade, MH-60S Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasure (OAMCM) systems, Airborne Operating Program and System Software Upgrades, Military Transponder/IFF Upgrades, Weapons Separation, FLIR Performance and System Integration, Integrated Self-Defense Upgrades/Integration. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Science (M.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Engineering Test Pilot Certificate, Flight Test

Certificate, Lead Systems Integrator, Systems Engineering