Airline Pilot

• Nov 2022 - Present

Aviation Development / Programs

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

Provide technical expertise and support to shape and influence joint concept development and implementation. Assessed the impacts of the Joint Warfighting Concept and various joint operating and supporting concepts with the goal to integrate the USMC’s competencies with joint forces, multinational, and interagency. -Researched, wrote and staffed joint and multi-service concepts endorsed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff -Provided analysis to find solutions and make actionable recommendations for USMC investments from ongoing program of work -Developed materials, coordinated Marine Corps positions and conducted briefs in support of Operations Deputies and Joints Chiefs of Staff strategic decisions on joint concept doctrine Show less

LtCol, USMC

• Jun 2002 - Jul 2022

Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. Highly skilled in professional aviation, to include advanced qualifications in rotary wing and fixed wing aviation. 19 years of experience leading diverse, high-performance teams and complex organizations in dynamic environments. Responsibilities have included synchronizing Department of Defense (DoD) knowledge with risk management expertise, problem-solving skills and highly effective team building to produce quality results, process improvement, and cost savings. Excel in executing strategic plans for global operations & project management, all while empowering innovation, critical thinking, and a diverse workforce aligned with DoD / Marine Corps vision and budgetary constraints. Show less

Aviation Officer-In-Charge (OIC)

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

Served as the Aviation Combat Element Detachment Officer-In-Charge, responsible for four CH-53E ($180 Million, $45 million per airframe) aircraft and 82 personnel while deployed in support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Southern Command 2018. Fulfilled all leadership functions for the detachment, and responsible for all supervisory, safety, maintenance and operational requirements. • Coordinated daily helicopter assault support operations for the task force, culminating in 675 mishap free flight hours spanning operations across Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and El Salvador. • Executed maintenance planning, coordination and supervision to provide a mission capability rate of 81%. • Served as Air Mission Commander for four aircraft movement from North Carolina to Honduras, requiring multiple air-to-air refueling requirements with C-130 transport and meeting all international diplomatic clearance requirements. • Pilot-in-command for Second Lady of the United States helicopter movement in Guatemala City. • Senior pilot on detachment, responsible for training and evaluating all junior pilots on standardization, flight leadership, aircraft commander responsibilities, instruments, night systems and maintenance test flight procedures. [AMC, FL, NE, INST I, WTI, NSI] Show less

Executive Officer (XO)

• Oct 2017 - May 2018

Executive Officer for 230 Marines and 12 CH-53E aircraft squadron. Directed, coordinated and integrated the maintenance, operations and staff functions, and led the squadron during the Commander’s absence. • Planned, directed and prioritized activities and flying operations to meet all operational and training requirements• Led the command safety program, standardization board, instrument flight board, human factors council and aviation safety council• Provided mentoring and professional development advice to Marines of all ranks, enhancing retention and affording them the greatest opportunity for promotion• Led a detachment (4 x CH-53E) to Smyrna, TN in support of an exercise that integrated Marines and Army special operations command (Exercise Raven 18.3) Show less

Maintenance Officer (MO)

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

Responsible for the supervision and operation of the squadron department per the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program. Ensure 39 separate maintenance programs complied with all military and federal regulatory requirements.• Integrated with the squadron operations department to support daily/weekly/monthly flight schedules, and produced a monthly maintenance plan to account for all planned maintenance requirements• Coordinated laterally with logistics (MALS-29), readiness centers (FRCE), and program offices to ensure aircraft availability and parts readiness for all assigned missions• Deployed detachment to Ft. Drum, NY to evaluate unit readiness under adverse, cold weather conditions• Provided leadership, mentorship and guidance for 155 Marines in the maintenance department Show less

Executive Helicopter Pilot

• Mar 2012 - Jul 2016

Served for four years as a Presidential Helicopter Pilot (Marine One), White House Helicopter Standardization Evaluator, Syllabus Instructor and Instrument Instructor. Responsibilities included Director of Operations, Director of Flight Operations, Scheduling Officer and Aviation Safety Officer.

Operations Officer

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

Responsible for planning and execution of all operations of the Presidential Executive Helicopter Squadron, including the operational tasking of over 30 VIP helicopters/tilt-rotors, and personnel management of 800 Marines and Sailors.• Responsible for long range forecasting, monthly campaign planning, weekly and daily scheduling of all assets and personnel to meet the helicopter mission requirements of the White House, Department of Defense VIP lift, and United States Marine Corps training command. • Served as a “Marine One” pilot, one of only five pilots authorized as Pilot-In-Command of a Presidential Helicopter Flight. Flew 31 POTUS missions, 175 flight hours and was responsible as detachment officer in charge on 5 U.S. and 2 overseas missions• Planned, scheduled and supervised the execution of over 5315 mishap free flight hours, including 87 POTUS and 37 VPOTUS flights within the National Capital Region, 88 helicopter detachments in support of POTUS travel, and 120 MV-22 missions in support of USMC requirements• Served as a Command Pilot responsible for the daily functions of the Anacostia Alert Facility, VH-3D and VH-60N standardization evaluations, and overseas detachments• Served as squadron flight evaluator, instrument instructor and crew resource management facilitator – certified 11 junior pilots as aircraft commanders Show less

Aviation Safety Officer, Scheduling Officer, Operations Management

• Mar 2012 - May 2015

Responsibilities included Risk Management, Aviation Safety, Personnel Scheduling, Organizational Management.• Develop and coordinated the daily flight schedule and Anacostia detachment duty schedule, squadron deployment plans, and conduct liaison with the executive flight detachment, maintenance department and White House Liaison Office.• Manage all pilot scheduling and training covering four aircraft (3, 60, 46, 22) and twelve different training syllabi for 84 pilots.• Developed, implemented and executed the squadron safety program, mishap prevention programs, hazardous report program, and Aviation Mishap Board. • Designated an Aircraft Commander (PIC) in the CH-46E, VH-3D and VH-60N (WHHAC) Show less

Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)

• Oct 2007 - Mar 2012

Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Instructor - responsible for tactical employment of CH-53 helicopters during combat operations. Trained all unit pilots in the tactics, techniques and procedures for operational employment of all CH-53 weapons systems and combat tactics. Highlights of experience during this time period include:• CH-53D (H-65) Helicopter Pilot, Weapons and Tactics Instructor, Flight Leadership Standardization Evaluator, Aircraft and Instrument Instructor, Functional Check Pilot. Crew Resource Management Instructor• Combat deployment (Operation Enduring Freedom) to Camp Leatherneck (Bastion), Afghanistan.• Subject Matter Expert for mission planning, briefing/de-briefing, and unit weapons system employment. • Maintenance Administration Division Officer in Charge. • Assistant Operations Officer, responsible for the administrative oversight with the Operations department, and assisting with the development and execution of squadron training and employment plan.• Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2010 Current Operations Officer | Weapons and Tactics Course 1-11 Detachment Officer-In-Charge Show less

Aviation Safety Officer; Pilot Training Officer; CH-53 Helicopter Pilot

• Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

Served as the Squadron Aviation Safety Officer. Responsible for managing the aviation safety program, human factors council and aviation mishap board.• Advise the commander on all matters relating to aviation safety and manage the command aviation safety program, maintain all aviation safety records, assist in aircraft mishap investigations, convene and run the squadron human factors council, standardization board, and aviation safety council.• Train Squadron aircrew on aerodynamics, environmental factors, mishap reviews, hazard reports and mishap plans.• As Pilot Training Officer, develop and execute a unit training program for pilots and aircrew that supports the commanders training guidance and improves squadron readiness while adhering to established training standards, safety and risk management procedures. • Serve as the unit subject matter expert for mission planning, briefing/de-briefing, threat systems and CH-53D employment.• Pilot Qualifications included: Aircraft commander, Functional Check Pilot, Section Leader, Division Leader, Flight Leader, Air Mission Commander, Terrain Flight Instructor, Night Systems Instructor, Defensive Measures Instructor and Weapons and Tactics Instructor, Squadron Instrument Instructor, Assistant NATOPS Instructor, CRM Facilitator. MAG-24 Flight Leadership Standardization Evaluator.• Planned and led 2 aircraft detachment to Pacific Missile Range Facility for squadron aerial gunnery training. Show less