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Provides aviation support for government contracts overseas in a variety of platforms with both rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft. Coordinates with maintainers, aircraft schedulers, and mission planners in forward locations in support of the Global War on Terror. Extensive operating experience in mountainous terrain, high elevation, and hostile environments while overseeing up to 8 aircrew members. Tim completes mission planning, threat analysis, and is highly trained in medical procedures… Show more Provides aviation support for government contracts overseas in a variety of platforms with both rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft. Coordinates with maintainers, aircraft schedulers, and mission planners in forward locations in support of the Global War on Terror. Extensive operating experience in mountainous terrain, high elevation, and hostile environments while overseeing up to 8 aircrew members. Tim completes mission planning, threat analysis, and is highly trained in medical procedures, survival, and self-defense. ➢Fixed Wing Lead Pilot & Instructor: oversee King Air 350/Cessna 208/de Haviland Dash 8 aircraft maintainers and 5+ pilots.➢Check Airman: conducted 50+ check rides evaluating airmanship, tactical/wartime operations, judgment, career progression, and mission qualifications.➢Chief Helicopter Pilot: managed the welfare of 30+ helicopter pilots and oversaw flight operations of 10 sites that were conducting special mission support for the US Government.➢Aircraft Testing: conduct test flights and post-maintenance flight checks, testing aircraft systems for normal operation.➢Taught MI-8 helicopter operations and specific operational requirements in tactical/combat environments. ➢Conducted interviews and provided hiring recommendations for 15+ pilots. ➢Maintain currency in both helicopters and 3 fixed wing airplanes. Operating experience in the Mil Helicopter Hip (Mi-8), Bell Huey (B-412), Aerospatiale Super Puma (S-330), SuperHawk (SK-92), Beechcraft King Air 350ER (BE-300), Cessna Caravan (C-208B), and de Haviland Dash 8 (DHC-8). ➢Operate 250+ flight hours annually. Show less

Operated and trained pilots in stateside disaster relief, hurricane support, and counter drug operations on behalf of the B Company 2-151st Aviation Regiment. Tim taught and evaluated instrument and deployment tactics on scout helicopter operations in the UH-72A Lakota and OH-58A/C Kiowa. With years of experience in forward locations, Tim assisted training pilots in procedures and tactics while ensuring optimal performance in combat environments. ➢Subject matter expert (SME) on aviation… Show more Operated and trained pilots in stateside disaster relief, hurricane support, and counter drug operations on behalf of the B Company 2-151st Aviation Regiment. Tim taught and evaluated instrument and deployment tactics on scout helicopter operations in the UH-72A Lakota and OH-58A/C Kiowa. With years of experience in forward locations, Tim assisted training pilots in procedures and tactics while ensuring optimal performance in combat environments. ➢Subject matter expert (SME) on aviation operations in Afghanistan; provided briefings to the Battalion staff on aviation operations in Afghanistan prior to deployment. ➢Instrument Instructor: taught instrument approach procedures, weather analysis, flight planning, and regulatory compliance. ➢Conducted annual, standardization, no-notice rides, instrument, and night vision goggle (NVG) evaluations. ➢Maintained and entered records into the Centralized Aviation Flight Records Systems (CAFRS). Show less

Tim’s exemplary record and experience led him to become selected as an Operations Officer and eventually a Company Commander for the U.S. Army’s best-qualified aviators, crew chiefs, and soldiers in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). There he led heavy assault missions into Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Coalition Special Operations Forces while managing over 130 personnel and $150M worth of aircraft and equipment. ➢Tactical and strategic planner on multiple… Show more Tim’s exemplary record and experience led him to become selected as an Operations Officer and eventually a Company Commander for the U.S. Army’s best-qualified aviators, crew chiefs, and soldiers in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). There he led heavy assault missions into Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Coalition Special Operations Forces while managing over 130 personnel and $150M worth of aircraft and equipment. ➢Tactical and strategic planner on multiple worldwide clandestine and high-profile missions. ➢Coordinated with other Company Commanders and external agencies/services to ensure all mission needs were met.➢Operations Officer: planned missions and coordinated diplomatic/country clearances.➢Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom – OIF and Operation Enduring Freedom – OEF. Show less

➢Oversaw the training, staffing, and safety of an Air Cavalry Troop operating OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters.➢Directed 40 soldiers and the operations of 8 aircraft and 5 vehicles valued at over $20M.➢Responsible for the tactical planning and implementation of light attack and scout helicopters.➢Primary planner for aerial exercises.