Experience

CAE

• Canada
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Rotor Wing to Fixed Wing Transition Instructor for Army Aviation

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Responsible for student pilot training in the Grob G120TP aircraft and associated flight training devices, supporting the Army Fixed Wing Program and other programs as they develop. Instruct academics for Grob 120TP Aircraft Systems, basic aviation subjects, and Operational Procedures in the aircraft, classroom, simulators, or practical environments as required. Maintains flight and ground currency as Aviation Performance Solutions-trained Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Flight Instructor. Upset Prevention and Recovery Training efficiently teaches pilots the critical skill set necessary to overcome human factors and prevent, or if necessary, recover from a loss of control (LOC-I). Develops ingrained skills to prevent, recognize, and correctly recover from LOC-I. Significantly increases manual aircraft handling and airmanship skills and gain long-term skills transferable between aircraft types.



PSA Airlines, Inc.

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Flight Training•Learn Part 121 Regulations and facilitate use in flight operations support to Air Transportation.•Review CRJ-700/900 aircraft systems knowledge and maneuver checklists•Conducted Full Flight Simulator Training in Air Carrier Operations Flight Training•Learn Part 121 Regulations and facilitate use in flight operations support to Air Transportation.•Review CRJ-700/900 aircraft systems knowledge and maneuver checklists•Conducted Full Flight Simulator Training in Air Carrier Operations



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Director / Primary Naval Aviation Flight Training Instructor

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2017

  •Served as T-6 Beechcraft Texan Entry Level Primary Flight Instructor flying over 100 hours of flight instruction in the conduct of instrument navigation, visual flight navigation, and basic flying skills; including stalls, spins, aerobatics, and basic landing/maneuvering.•Instructed skills in subject areas of aerodynamics, basic aircraft systems, handling of emergency procedures, air traffic control communications, and pre-flight planning.•Instructed each flight according to Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) manual and local Standard Operating Procedures. Corrected deficiencies by thorough debrief and demonstration if needed on air or ground.•Evaluated each individual student pilot on set standards according to the Multi-Piloted Training Standards developed by the Chief of Naval Air Training. •Directed over 90 Primary and Advanced Phase Flight Training Selection Boards and supervised the conduct of over 30 Student Military Aviator Service Level Review Boards.•Successfully designed, planned, and executed over 30 command projects and events to further develop camaraderie and exposure to Marine Corps tactical flying procedures.Leadership/Supervision•Developed the leadership and organizational skills of over 80 Lieutenants through mentoring and supervising 25 professional development events.•Supervised the execution of Future Operations, Current Operations, and Student Control sections within the Operations Department to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of finished products. Reviewed guiding documents for grammar corrections and proper direction in execution of commander’s intent developed by section leaders. Mentored these leaders in resources to efficiently and effectively complete these products•Coordinated three Senior Leader Conferences across the subordinate commands to educate and coordinate administrative/production improvements for annual requirements.

• Executive Officer (Marine Wing Support Squadron 374)

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Leadership/Supervision•Performed additional duties as the Family Advocacy Officer, Security Manager/Electronic Key Management system (EKMS) supervisor, Unit Internal Inspection Coordinator, Safety Officer, and officer Professional Military Education program coordinator.•Executive Officer: Ensured compliance with the Commanding Officer's policy/guidance and perform duties as the Commanding Officer in his absence.•Fostered professional development of subordinate staff officers and continuously improve the functional skills and teamwork within the staff.•Made recommendations to the Commanding Officer regarding personnel assignments, collateral duties, special projects, and all external billets to the unit.



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Officer / Command Pilot at Executive Flight Detachment

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

  Leadership/Supervision•VH-3D and VH-60N White House Helicopter Command Pilot: Executed duties as leader of Presidential helicopter support missions to outside of the U.S. locations in support of President’s visits.•Served as detachment Officer-In-Charge for Anacostia Helicopter Alert Facility, act as senior trainer/evaluator for all squadron pilots, and provided input to Commanding Officer's as part of Senior Aviation staff and member of Standardization Board.•Participated in 4 Presidential, 4 Vice-Presidential, and 4 Foreign Heads of States Administrative Support lifts.Operations Support•Executive Flight Detachment Maintenance Department Quality Assurance (QA) Officer: Managed integrated organizational-level and intermediate-level maintenance standards and safety protocols.•VH-3D/VH-60N Functional Maintenance Check Pilot: Conducted ground and flight evaluation after major maintenance or inspections in accordance with applicable manuals and directives.•Participated in several VH-3D/VH-60N initiatives including battery power assessment, engine vibration limit assessment, glass cockpit and digital programming issue troubleshooting.•Deployed in support of the President to 11 locations in the U.S. and 1 outside of the U.S. location, serving as Detachment Officer-In-Charge for Presidential Support Missions on 9 of those detachments.•Safely logged mishap-free flight hours in support of the President and Vice-President of the United States during this reporting period.



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Flight Operations Officer in Executive Flight Detachment

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Leadership/Supervision•Executive Flight Squadron Flight Planning Officer: Scheduled aircraft and personnel for all Presidential Helicopter support by coordination via White House Airlift Operations for worldwide strategic lift in support of the President and his staff.•Developed and managed squadron deployment plans and conduct liaison with the Executive Flight Detachment, US Marine Corps maintenance department, and White House Liaison Officer for all requirements in support of the President.•Flew as Aircraft Commander for the Vice-President of the United States on 5 missions and Copilot on 3 missions; flew as Copilot for 3 President of the United States helicopter missions.Operations Support•Coordinated and supervised the daily flight schedule to complete more than 8000 flight hours and 3300 training sorties with 86 pilots and 33 helicopters in support of all White House, Department of Defense, and US Marine Corps missions to include squadron training.•Developed and implemented a plan to train 12 White House Mission Copilots, 18 Aircraft Commanders, 8 Presidential travel support detachment Officer-in Charge, 13 Operations Duty Officers, and 17 CH-46E refresher / transition pilots.

• Aviation Safety Officer in Executive Flight Detachment

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2011

  Leadership/Supervision•Employed VH-3D, VH-60N, and CH-46E Helicopters in support of the Presidential, Vice- Presidential, and White House staff travel itineraries while striving for aeronautical excellence and discipline.•Managed Aviation Safety Program for over 75 pilots and 100 enlisted aircrew in four different types of model series aircraft while flying over 10,000 mishap-free flight hours.•Coordinated and conducted five squadron safety stand-downs to include Informational Technology support, briefing mishaps to members and planning transportation for speakers.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Primary Naval Flight Training Instructor ---Training Squadron Three

  • Jul 2006 - Sep 2009

  Leadership/Supervision•NATOPS Officer: Manage squadron NATOPS records to ensure Instructors and Students remain current; instructed students in aircraft familiarization, instrument, visual navigation, basic aerobatics, and formation flight.•Primary Naval Flight Training Instructor Pilot: Performed instructor evaluation flights to ensure standardization in the squadron with regards to NATOPS, CNATRA Flight Training Instructions, and Training Air Wing Five Standard Operating Procedures.Operations Support:•Aviation Safety Officer: Ensured Command Safety Policies were followed; investigated flight mishaps involving squadron aircraft.•Provided oversight of Aviation Safety Awareness Program initial implementation in the squadron and management of data to enhance squadron's safety focus.



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attack Helicopter Pilot-----Marine Light Attack Squadron 167

  • May 2001 - Jul 2006

  Leadership/Supervision•Assistant Aviation Maintenance Officer Managing maintenance personnel in the required routine and specialized squadron maintenance of (18) AH-1W Cobra Attack Helicopters and (9) UH-1N Huey Utility Helicopters.•Oversaw a highly effective maintenance training program, ensured readiness of department to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom while simultaneously preparing a highly qualified Marine Expeditionary Unit detachment.•Managed 346 maintenance personnel conduct squadron maintenance in the absence of the Aviation Maintenance Officer during Forward Operating Base rotations of personnel. Operations Support•Designated as a Night Systems Instructor providing valuable training in the use of Night Vision Goggles and tactical procedures to employ weapons systems in night environment and as an Instrument Flight Evaluation Instructor. Trained Functional Maintenance Test Pilots for post-maintenance flight evaluations.•Assisted Maintenance Officer to ensure all maintenance practices were in compliance with all regulations and directives.•Instructed AH-1W Cobra Attack Helicopter Pilots in the Training and Readiness syllabus during combat operations without loss of operational capability. •Operational Risk Manager, ensuring all squadron activities and training events were analyzed with current risk management techniques and effective risk mitigation controls were identified.•Assisted Operations and Pilot Training Officers with identifying Pilots and Aircrewman for advanced risk management training to include senior flight leadership designations.•Examined daily flight schedules and integration of joint training assets for proper flight leadership designations, training range restrictions, and outlying field procedure compliance.