AH-64E Instructor Pilot

• May 2023 - Present

AH-64E Standardization Instructor Pilot/Instrument Flight Examiner

• Sep 2021 - May 2023

Principle adviser to the Commanding Officer on training strategy and development. Trains newly assigned aviators in basic flying skills, emergency procedure training, instrument flight, night unaided and night vision device flying. Trains and evaluates aviators of all skill levels through development of no notice evaluations, annual flight evaluations and continuation training flights. Develops unit training plan and flight hour and annual task/iteration tracking for a 25 aviator company. Trained, mentored and evaluated 25 instructor pilots, maintenance test pilots and aviators for combat aviation operations. Maintains flight records, training records and personnel files for each aviator assigned to the organization.Further manages, trains and evaluates a platoon of 20 Shadow UAV operators consisting of Standardization Operators, Instructor Operators, Aircraft Commanders and operators. Show less

AH-64E SP/IE/Platoon Leader

• Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

Apache E model Standardization Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner responsible for the training, evaluation and management of 16 United States Army, Department of the Army Civilian, Defense Contractor and Foreign Liaison Officer Instructor Pilots. Further operates as an AH-64E Instructor Pilot and Platoon Leader responsible for the initial entry rotary wing training of a class of 16+ trainees and the management of of 16 Instructor Pilots. Trains and evaluates all phases of training from initial contact and transition, advanced warfighting skills, instruments, introduction to FLIR, Night System certification and gunnery. Responsible for all phases of training including flight, daily briefings, ground school, written, oral and flight evaluations. Show less

AH-64D/E Instructor Pilot/Section Leader

• Jun 2017 - Mar 2020

Apache D and E model Instructor Pilot and Section leader responsible for the initial entry rotary wing training of a class of 16+ trainees and the management of of 8 Instructor Pilots. Trains and evaluates all phases of training from initial contact and transition, advanced warfighting skills, instruments, introduction to FLIR, Night System certification and gunnery. Responsible for all phases of training including flight, daily briefings, ground school, written, oral and flight evaluations.

OH-58D Standardization Pilot

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

Principle adviser to the Commanding Officer on training strategy and development. Trains newly assigned aviators in basic flying skills, emergency procedure training, instrument flight, night unaided and night vision goggle flying. Trains and evaluates aviators of all skill levels through development of no notice evaluations, annual flight evaluations and continuation training flights. Develops unit training plan and flight hour and annual task/iteration tracking for a thirty-five aviator company. Trained, mentored and evaluated 35 instructor pilots and aviators for combat aviation operations. Maintains flight records, training records and personnel files for each aviator assigned to the organization. Show less

OH-58D Instructor Pilot

• Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

Trains newly assigned aviators in basic flying skills, emergency procedure training, instrument flight, night unaided and night vision goggle flying. Trains and evaluates aviators of all skill levels through development of no notice evaluations, annual flight evaluations and continuation training flights. Develops unit training plan and flight hour and annual task/iteration tracking for a thirty-five aviator company.

OH-58D Unit Trainer/Air Mission Commander/Pilot in Command

• Dec 2008 - Oct 2013

OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Scout pilot responsible for the employment of a team of aircraft during peacetime and combat operations. Develops thorough team and individual training scenarios designed to progress newly assigned aviators to functional/combat effective aviators. Relied upon to command aviation operations and make timely decisions effecting operations in support of American military interests.

Military Police Platoon Sergeant

• Jun 2004 - Feb 2007

Military Police Platoon Sergeant responsible for providing purpose, direction and motivation to a platoon consisting of three squads and 42 Soldiers during peacetime and combat operations. Selected by leadership to oversee the reconstruction of the Baqubah, Iraq Police operations to include the Major Crimes Unit, Personnel Security Detachment, Booking Station and Regional Jail.

Military Police Squad Leader/Team Leader/Desk Sergeant

• Aug 1998 - Jun 2004

Responsible for the morale, welfare and mission accomplishment of a team of 3 to 14 Soldiers in peacetime and combat operations. Selected by leadership to perform as a Military Police Desk Sergeant, responsible for the safety and security of a military installation and neighboring communities consisting of 25,000 plus citizens. Lead multiple mass casualty response situations coordinating with local, state and host nation first responder and security personnel.

Basic Radio and Television Broadcaster

• Dec 1996 - Aug 1998