Chief Pilot

• Jan 2023 - Present

Contract Pilot

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2023

Companies need a temporary pilot solution, on short notice. Affluent in the low-level wire environment, I specialize in operating aircraft that are conducting inspections using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Corona 350 FLIR camera and Leak Detection System (LDS). Utility pilot, willing to travel for short-term aviation needs. ASEL, MD500, Bell 206, Bell 407, Part 107 UAS Pilot, Aviation Training, Program Development, Foreign Military Training Companies need a temporary pilot solution, on short notice. Affluent in the low-level wire environment, I specialize in operating aircraft that are conducting inspections using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Corona 350 FLIR camera and Leak Detection System (LDS). Utility pilot, willing to travel for short-term aviation needs. ASEL, MD500, Bell 206, Bell 407, Part 107 UAS Pilot, Aviation Training, Program Development, Foreign Military Training

MD500E/Bell 206 Utility Pilot

• May 2016 - Jan 2018

Affluent in the low-level wire environment, I specialize in operating aircraft that are conducting inspections using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Corona 350 FLIR camera and Leak Detection System (LDS). As a member of a company that concentrates on pipeline and power line inspections, I operate a Bell 206 and an MD500E. Affluent in the low-level wire environment, I specialize in operating aircraft that are conducting inspections using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Corona 350 FLIR camera and Leak Detection System (LDS). As a member of a company that concentrates on pipeline and power line inspections, I operate a Bell 206 and an MD500E.

MD530F Instructor Pilot

• Dec 2014 - May 2016

Served as an Advisor and Instructor Pilot, attached to the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, Train-Advise-Assist-Command- Air (USAF), responsible for training and evaluating pilots assigned to the Afghan Air Force Kabul Wing 377th Squadron, in the tactical and operational planning, execution, management, and employment of scout/attack helicopters. Key contributions:• Successfully guided the squadron’s progression from a fledgling scout/attack organization, to one that receives daily missions requiring the full-spectrum of combat attack, security, and reconnaissance aviation support.• Trained the first 20 Afghan scout pilots to become qualified, and the first 10 aircraft commanders (PCs), instrumental to the country’s first successful employment of military scout/attack aviation support capabilities.• Mentored and personally taught 6 Afghan IPs on the establishment, maintenance, and sustainment of a robust Aircrew Training Program, whose support reaches across the entire Afghan National Army.• Advised US/Coalition commanders on development strategy of utilizing Afghanistan’s first rotary wing scout/attack squadron, resulting in the unit’s formation and employment within 4 months of initiating training. Show less

OH-58D Instructor Pilot

• Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

Served as an Instructor Pilot, responsible for assisting the commander in developing and implementing the Aircrew Training Program consisting of 30 assigned aviators and crews, and forecasting the unit’s Flying Hour Program. Key contributions:• Trained and instructed a total of 40 aviators, including progressing 25 PCs/AMCs, 15 RL progressions, and a critical role in the unit’s High Altitude Mountainous Environmental Training, flying 60 NG hours in 3 weeks.• Managed the platoon’s ATP, effectively preparing the unit for multiple successful training center rotations. Show less

OH-58D Instructor Pilot

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

Served as an Instructor Pilot, responsible for the same duties aforementioned and previously held the positions of ALSE and Communications Officer, responsible for managing the unit’s aviation life support and communication equipment.Key contributions:• Qualified 40 aviators across multiple ATPs on all D/N/NG summer and winter environmental requirements.• Attained PC/AMC qualification status during deployment and was selected to attend IPC ahead of peers.

Pilot in Training

• May 2008 - Jun 2010

Engineer 5th Special Forces Group

• Feb 2003 - May 2008

Served as the Senior Engineer on an SF Team, responsible for leading, planning, and instructing all facets of special operations engineer duties for an SF ODA, and advising the commander on target analysis and destruction.Key contributions:• Trained an Iraqi Brigade, consisting of 500 infantry soldiers, on small unit urban tactics, breaching, clearing, close quarters combat, and subsequently accompanied the unit on real-world combat missions.• Supervised 400 soldiers within the NCO & Officer academies as an SF tactical advisor and small group leader.• Developed and taught a curriculum for mounted tactics in urban and open desert operations.Served as the Training Coordinator for all Special Forces (SF) units conducting Training Center rotations, ensuring the efficient and effective facilitation of advanced special operations training, while interfacing with the civilian population.Key contributions:• Synchronized various training strategies, ensuring the prolific application of surreptitious SF warfare tactics. Show less

Special Forces QC Student

• Jul 2001 - Feb 2003

Squad Leader A Co, 4th Engineer BN

• Jul 2000 - Jul 2001

Engineer C Co, 91st Engineer BN

• Jun 1996 - Jul 2000