Experience

National Test Pilot School

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

• Operational Test and Evaluation Instructor

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Provide classroom and flying instruction to candidates on Operational Test and Evaluation philosophies, processes, concepts and issues. The course provides an understanding of how OT&E fits into the acquisition process, the interrelationships of DT&E and OT&E, how test objectives are derived from user requirements, and the importance of relating test results to mission requirements. Provide classroom and flying instruction to candidates on Operational Test and Evaluation philosophies, processes, concepts and issues. The course provides an understanding of how OT&E fits into the acquisition process, the interrelationships of DT&E and OT&E, how test objectives are derived from user requirements, and the importance of relating test results to mission requirements.



Royal Canadian Air Force - 2 Canadian Air Division

• Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Staff Officer

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Staff Officer for the Future of Aircrew Training (FAcT) Working Group and the Fighter Operational Implementation Working Group (FOIWG) representing 2 Canadian Air Division. Staff Officer for the Future of Aircrew Training (FAcT) Working Group and the Fighter Operational Implementation Working Group (FOIWG) representing 2 Canadian Air Division.



Conair Aerial Firefighting

• Canada
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bird Dog Pilot

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Flying the Turbo Commander leading Air Attack Teams for aerial forest fire fighting. Flying the Turbo Commander leading Air Attack Teams for aerial forest fire fighting.



RCMP

• Winnipeg, Manitoba and Edmonton, Alberta

• RCMP Air Services Line Pilot

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2022

  Performed flight duties as a line pilot and duly authorized peace officer for the RCMP. Missions included passenger transport, prisoner transport, surveillance, and special ops to remote austere locations. Performed flight duties as a line pilot and duly authorized peace officer for the RCMP. Missions included passenger transport, prisoner transport, surveillance, and special ops to remote austere locations.



RCAF - 419Sqn

• Cold Lake, Alberta

• Fighter Lead-In Instructor Pilot

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

  Instructor pilot training fighter pilot candidates on the CT-155 Hawk to lead-in to the F-18 Hornet. Instructor pilot training fighter pilot candidates on the CT-155 Hawk to lead-in to the F-18 Hornet.



402 Squadron

• Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Chief Training Pilot

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Responsible to supervise Dash-8 Pilot Training section and conduct initial pilot training on the Dash-8. Fully qualified military flight instructor. Responsible to supervise Dash-8 Pilot Training section and conduct initial pilot training on the Dash-8. Fully qualified military flight instructor.



Royal Canadian Air Force - 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters

• Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Senior Staff Officer Operational Airworthiness

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2015

  Responsible for oversight and administration of Royal Canadian Air Force Operational Airworthiness Program. – Responsible to Division Commander for operational airworthiness of all RCAF fleets and personnel. – Command operational airworthiness directorate in RCAF headquarters. – Responsible for directing, prioritizing, and funding all RCAF Operational Test and Evaluation projects. – Maintain aircraft captain status and fly 402 Sqn missions. CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Make sure that everything flying in the Air Force is as safe as practical for the mission required. And keep flying the Dash-8! Show less



Royal Canadian Air Force - 17 Wing Winnipeg

• Winnipeg, Manitoba

• 17 Wing Flight Safety Officer

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for oversight and administration of Flight Safety Program for 17 Wing Area of Responsibility. - Responsible for oversight of all flight safety investigations at 17 Wing (approx. 350/year) - Upgraded to Instrument Check Pilot, to conduct instrument check rides on unit pilots. - Maintained aircraft captain status and flew 402 Sqn missions. - Completed Air Command Staff College. Received comprehensive instruction in commanding a squadron. CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Ran an SMS, including investigation, for a unit the size of a major airline. Qualified aircrew for instrument ratings. Learned how to run a flying company the size of about 200 people. And kept flying the Dash-8! Show less



Royal Canadian Air Force - 402 Squadron

• Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Squadron Operations Officer

  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2012

  Commanded squadron flight operations and was Captain on the Dash-8 100. – Oversaw operation to deliver air training to navigators using 4 aircraft and 24 aircrew. – Direct supervisor to staff of 6. Often Acting Squadron Commander for 200 members. – Designed and performed Dash-8 Air Display at numerous airshows CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Chief Pilot for 24 pilots and 4 aircraft flying 2200 hours a year. Got to run an air transport company employing 200 people when the boss was away. Flew the Dash-8 in airshows! Show less



Royal Canadian Air Force - 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters

• Winnipeg, Manitoba

• HQ Duty Watch Officer

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2009

  Part of Headquarters staff responsible for command and control of all Air Force operations. – Participated in numerous operations and exercises at the command headquarters level. – Promoted to leadership position supervising 6 other duty watch officers. – Developed training plan and trained incoming duty watch officers. CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Helped train and led a staff to run dispatch for a flight company the size of the entire Air Force; where dispatch includes launching fighters to keep the Russians out of our Arctic. Show less



Royal Canadian Air Force - Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment

• Cold Lake, Alberta

• CT-133 Standards Pilot

  • Jul 2002 - Jul 2004

  Flew the CT-133 as a standards pilot. - Developed and managed CT-133 pilot training and upgrade program. - Responsible for Operational Airworthiness of CT-133 fleet. including flying regs, maintenance of aircraft operating instructions, and AF 9000 compliance. - Performed maintenance test flights on CT-133. CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Was Captain T-Bird! Test flew the T-Bird after maintenance, took care of all the regs and pubs for the T-Bird, trained others to fly the T-Bird. And yes, I have a T-33 civilian type rating! Show less



Royal Canadian Air Force - 416 Squadron

• Cold Lake, Alberta

• Fighter Pilot

  • May 2000 - Jun 2002

  Flew the CF-18 Hornet in missions of NORAD sovereignty and NATO combat training. - Successful tactical evaluation to demonstrate readiness for wartime operations. - Responsible for evaluation and dissemination of NORAD and NATO orders and operational plans. - Coordinated combined exercises with USAF and USN units. CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Trained to go to war in the Hornet. Knew all the plans for doing so. Put together practice fights against the American Air Force and Navy. Was there for 9/11. Show less



Royal Canadian Air Force - 434 Squadron

• Greenwood, Nova Scotia

• CT-133 Line Pilot

  • Aug 1997 - Dec 1999

  Flew the CT-133 T-Bird in missions of combat support and utility transport. - Responsible for leading aircraft formations of two including the planning, preparation, and execution of crew duties to ensure the success of tasked missions. - Received comprehensive instruction in the planning and conduct of military aerospace operations. CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Made a great target for the Army, Navy, and Fighters. Led around formations of two. Got my first training in planning on a large scale. Show less



Royal Canadian Air Force - Multiple Training Units

• Portage la Prairie, MB; Moose Jaw, SK; Comox, B.C.

• Student Pilot

  • Jan 1994 - Jul 1997

  Completed Primary Flight School on Slingsby Firefly, Basic and Advanced Flight School on CT-114 Tutor, and operational training on CT-133 T-Bird. CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Learned to fly in the military getting my wings (commercial license) on jets and proceeding on to operational (commercial) training on the T-Bird. Completed Primary Flight School on Slingsby Firefly, Basic and Advanced Flight School on CT-114 Tutor, and operational training on CT-133 T-Bird. CIVILIAN TRANSLATION - Learned to fly in the military getting my wings (commercial license) on jets and proceeding on to operational (commercial) training on the T-Bird.