Experience

National Test Pilot School

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Fixed Wing Test Pilot

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Test Pilot Instructor

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Royal Australian Air Force

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Test Pilot - Aircraft Research & Development Unit

  • Dec 2017 - Oct 2021

  Successfully utilizing industry expertise and understanding to scope, plan, test, and evaluation phases of the P-8A Poseidon, Pilatus PC-21 aircraft.Delivering outcomes as a lead test pilot for a range of aircraft, including: P-8A Poseidon Search and Rescue Separation and Ballistics Modelling flight test program, Radar Testing, and Electronic Flight Bag Integration, as well as Crosswind Limit Expansion Investigation, and Takeoff and Landing Performance Tool verification, and; PC-21 Night Vision Imaging System Integration Test Flights, as well as Tail Plane Buffet Load Fatigue data collection test flights.Proven strong technical ability and understanding when handling data analysis, alongside production of accurate and concise technical reports, including demonstrated abilities to deliver accuracy and efficiency in highly compliant settings in the review and edit of flight manuals and operational documents in alignment with test results, and completion of operational and test hazard analysis to correctly inform risk to key stakeholders.Employing extensive industry experience and leadership abilities to deliver mentoring, currency and training flights to junior flight test members, as well as delivering selection outcomes for future Test Pilot School (TPS) candidates, demonstrating trust, expertise, and understanding of the space from key internal stakeholders.

• Test Pilot Under Instruction - USAF Test Pilot School

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  Relocation to Edwards AFB, United States Air Force (USAF) TPS as an international student representing the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) due to ongoing outcome achievement and operational growth within previous roles held.Completion of key conversion studies and qualifications upon USAF TPS move, including USAF T-38C Talen Pilot Conversion, Physiological (Hyperbaric), Emergency Parachute, Water Survival and 9G Centrifuge Training.Ongoing growth and development within the USAF TPS, including the completion of over 70 curriculum sortie flights in over 25 unique military, civilian, and experimental aircraft of varying complexity levels, including high performance, fast jet, and heavy transport aircraft, as well as light utility and rotary wing aircraft.Demonstrating industry expertise and beyond expected technical understanding to successfully execute a range of tasks, including highly technical flight test techniques in various aircraft with the requirement of providing accurate and concise reporting in a timely manner.Completion of work as a F-16 Test Pilot on a Medical Research Project, contributing to understanding on the pilot physiological and cognitive effects under a high g-load in an airborne environment, providing real time biofeedback to the pilot.

• AP-3C Orion Pilot

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2016

  Demonstrating ongoing operational, technical, and industry growth in the successful progression from AP-3C Orion Co-Pilot to Right Hand Seat Supervisory Captain, calling on industry expertise to successfully train junior co-pilots and captains under training.Delivering outstanding and ongoing leadership and mentoring abilities to manage and take responsibility for a crew of 13 personnel, including the ongoing commanding of Aircraft Missions, including Search and Rescue, Covert Intelligence, Surveillance, and Recognizance, Anti-Submarine, Fleet Support, and utilizing communicative and collaborative excellence to handle international engagements with allied nations of diverse, multicultural backgrounds.Calling on industry expertise to successfully act as Squadron Head of Aviation Safety, ensuring the completion of investigation and reporting on all aviation incidents within the squadron, including completing specific duties as the Squadron Aviation Risk Management Facilitator, and Squadron Crew Resource Management Facilitator

• B737-BBJ Pilot

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

  Delivering specific and desirable outcomes upon progression from B737-BBJ Co-Pilot to Cruise Relief Captain, calling on a range of technical and interpersonal skills to take holistic responsibility for the safe and efficient transport of Domestic and Foreign Dignitaries, including the Prime Minister of Australia and HRH Queen Elizabeth the II.Demonstrating a strong understanding of technical and operational requirements, alongside communicative and coordinative excellence to handle flight operations in a number of regions, including Australia, South East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the United States of AmericaTaking on further duties in the role, including Aviation Safety Incident Investigation Officer, SquadronOccupational Health and Safety Officer, and Squadron Entertainment Officer, demonstrating a desire to go beyond the general expectations of a role in order to provide positive outcomes for peers and the wider team

• Pilot Trainee

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2009

  17 Week Officer Training School, with a focus on Leadership, Followership, Weapons Training, and Military Ethos.4 Week Combat Survival Training School, including learning on survival techniques in various terrain and settings, such as desert, arid, jungle, sea, and coastal environments.1 Week of Aviation Medicine Training School, further understanding the physiological effects from the operation of high performance aircraft, and various other factors within the space.15 Months of Basic and Advanced Flight Training on the CT4B and Pilatus PC9A Aircraft , respectively.