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Wichita, Ks

♦ Evaluate the airworthiness of new and legacy turbine-powered aircraft through flight test. Evaluate advanced cockpit avionics systems to ensure functionality in accordance with existing design and performance specifications.

Wichita, Kansas Area

NEXTGEN COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION, & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS ♦ Interpret advanced technology road maps, drive innovation initiatives and formulate winning strategies to meet goals of creating a modern CNS and ATM system ♦ Build consensus over implementation of future technologies through executive-level presentations and briefings, critical evaluation of legacy systems, and presenting scopes and impacts of integration in existing procedures ♦ Foster key relationships and create future technologies through close collaboration with government entities and senior leadership ♦ Contribute as a trusted advisor in the RTCA NextGen Advisory Committee Work Groups, and provide business insights along with an aviation pilot’s perspective to the FAA regarding strategic implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation (NextGen) program; Co-Chair of the NextGen Metrics Key Performance Indicators Task Group KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ♦ Nominated for Chairman Award ♦ Coordinate budgeting, resource planning & manpower allocation ♦ Pioneered development of test criteria for new flight deck systems ♦ Amplified NextGen, SESAR, and CARATS ATM Modernization programs ♦ Provided management and administrative oversight in NextGen SE-2020 Task Orders ♦ Maintain pilot-in-command currency in Citation Sovereign+, XLS+, and CJ series aircraft

Wichita, Kansas Area

♦ Tested and evaluated all technology upgrades for new & legacy avionics systems, as well as other related systems to ensure aircraft airworthiness in accordance with existing design and performance specifications ♦ Led efforts to determine compliance with FAA standards, along with deployment of the safety program and implementation of new flight and ground operational procedures & guidelines ♦ Resolved technical glitches discovered during ground & flight test operations and worked in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing personnel ♦ Conceptualized, developed, and offered tools for test pilots to keep track of pilot-in-command currency requirements for multi-type ratings KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ♦ Structured key points to manage the safe testing of aircraft during first flights♦ Innovated a Landing Currency Tracking/Alerting Tool ♦ Developed a Pilot Guide for testing aircraft modified for military customers ♦ Received customer recognition and appreciation from the VP of Flight Operations / Sr. VP Engineering

Hartsfield-Atlanta International Airport

♦ Ensured safe flight operations throughout the Continental United States, Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean ♦ Maintained responsibility for the correct and safe working on the aircraft, and the passengers and Cabin Crew ♦ Ensured delivery of customer service excellence and maximized fuel economy while completing flights on-time and in compliance with all Federal and company policies & regulations

Hartsfield-Atlanta International Airport

♦ Jointly responsible for the safe transportation of passengers and crew members in domestic, oceanic, and international airspace ♦ Theater of operations included Western and Eastern Europe, India, South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Hawaii

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

♦ First Officer overseeing 107 passenger aircraft and crew of (5) ♦ Operated throughout the transcontinental United States and North America♦ Safely conducted flights into major and regional airfields♦ Performed a key role as Flight Engineer on wide-body 280 passenger international aircraft♦ Assisted Captain and First Officer carry out of long-range Class II navigation across the Atlantic while performing in-flight supervision of aircraft systems

Luke Afb, Az

♦ Administered leadership to a team of 10 F-15 instructor pilots in training new pilots in combat operations and tactical employment; coordinated aircraft, airspace, and instructor availability to accomplish multi-track training syllabi ♦ Trained squadron pilots to be combat-ready wingmen, two-ship flight leaders, four-ship flight leaders, and instructor pilots ♦ Served as a Flight Commander (supervisor), and the 426th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) Operations Scheduler

Langley Afb

♦ Coached and mentored newly-assigned F-15 pilots in theater operations and mission tasking ♦ Trained squadron pilots to be combat-ready wingmen, two-ship flight leaders, four-ship flight leaders, and instructor pilots ♦ Performed supervisory and administrative duties for the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) Wing Commander (Brigadier General) as the 1st TFW Executive Officer ♦ Supervised the General’s administrative staff and assisted with military and public relations ♦ From 1984 till 1985, served as the F-15 East Coast Demonstration Team Narrator - Narrated 100 F-15 aerial demonstrations in the main cities and military bases along the eastern half of the United States ♦ Managed logistical coordination for show preparation, as well as being responsible as the team spokesperson at public relations events ♦ Led the 71st TFS Life Support unit and trained squadron pilots in F-15 life support system operation and supervised five enlisted life support personnel

Wright-Patterson Afb

♦ Collaborated with Air Force engineers, managers, and civilian contractors to improve the Air Force's procurement and warranty contract for the cruise missile engine

★ Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

Education record

Distinguished Graduate

Education record

Activities and Societies: Hoya 8, OT Captain Group Athletics OfficerDistinguished Graduate