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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Provide safe transport of passengers and cargo to selected destinations.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Supervising company check airmen and simulator instructors and directing simulator curriculum development.Providing instruction on aircraft general subjects, Bombardier CRJ 200/900 aircraft systems, and Crew Resource Management training to Endeavor Air pilots.Creating and revising flight operations ground training curriculum.

Burnsville, Mn

Provide supply chain support to the manufacturing process through procurement and rescheduling of essential resources.

- Provides comprehensive instruction on aircraft systems and procedures to pilots, ensuring safe and efficient line operations. - Develops and scripts new curriculum courseware for training aircraft systems, including computer-based training, lectures, hands-on experience in fixed-base aircraft training devices, and written validation testing.- Mentors and instructs newly-hired instructors on aircraft systems knowledge, teaching techniques, and curriculum details. - Led the phased transition from Northwest procedures to approved Delta procedures, ensuring timely completion in an environment of constant change and improvement.

- Recruited high school and junior college students to attend the Air Force Academy and nationwide Air Force ROTC programs.- Deftly played the role of evaluator and counselor to assist students in college decisions.

- Provided high-quality initial qualification and annual training to over 100 company pilots.- Authored diverse curriculum, introducing new scenarios to better prepare pilots for a myriad of line-oriented flying operations.- Safely transported over 16,000 passengers to their destinations, including high profile charters for NBA, NHL, and NASCAR teams.

- Deployed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM; airlifted critical supplies in support of ground forces in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and throughout the Arabian Peninsula.- Supervised the administration of over 100 aircrew training folders; diligently tracked requirements to ensure all crew positions met mission-ready status.- Authored squadron's manual for use of night vision goggles during flight; introduced a new capability to the unit, which became a centerpiece of wartime operations in the Middle East.

- Safely transported over 14,000 passengers to their destinations; furloughed after September 11th tragedy and airline drawdown.

- Squadron's #1 pilot; supervised office in charge of evaluating performance of 4 aircraft crew positions; validated training goals and mission readiness.- Deployed in support of worldwide operations in Bosnia, Central America, the Caribbean, and all over the Middle East; commanded multiple aircrews in both single-ship and formation missions.- Mentored younger, less experienced pilots as supervisor of squadron's copilots; closely monitored their training and development and provided guidance and counsel; wrote their performance reviews.- Proactive officer-in-charge of squadron's life support branch; led 8 enlisted members in their duties to maintain oxygen, helmet, and parachute equipment; instituted computer tracking program to streamline operations and increase equipment accountability.

- Supervised 20-person, 3-shift maintenance detachment, properly configuring aircraft for multiple mission types; responsible for subordinates' technical competence and administrative requirements.- Led night shift maintenance on 25 aircraft; busiest time of day, preparing for the next day's missions; supervised approximately 40 people; reported progress to commander each morning.- Deployed with aircraft to support aircraft exercises; high mission reliability rate.

Master, Aeronautical Science

Bachelor Of Science