Assistant Chief Pilot

• Jun 2023 - Present

Assistant Chief Pilot -- CE560XLS for a "Tier One" Charter Operator with a worldwide charter territory.ACI Jet is a leading California-based business and private aviation service company, providing ground support services through its executive terminals and FBOs, aircraft maintenance with a coverage area spanning across the Western United States, business jet management, and private jet charter services. The company operates a fleet of managed jets for on-demand charter and supplemental lift operations. ACI Jet is ARGUS Platinum rated, Wyvern Wingman approved, and IS-BAO Stage 3 certified.ACI Jet’s FAR 135 charter and aircraft management operations (AOC #W9BA551H) serve clients globally. All charter scheduling and sales operations are done out of the home base in San Luis Obispo, California (KSBP) or from our Santa Ana, California executive terminal and FBO. Show less

E560XL Captain

• Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

President

• Feb 2017 - Present

Providing Pilot and Instructor Pilot services on the CE-500, CE-525, CE-560XL, PC-12 and PC-24 to customers worldwide. Provider of Sales and Marketing consultation and services to companies in the Aerospace Market Space. Sales Representative for Tempronics and their novel, highly efficient, personnel cooling systems for the Aerospace Industry. Providing Pilot and Instructor Pilot services on the CE-500, CE-525, CE-560XL, PC-12 and PC-24 to customers worldwide. Provider of Sales and Marketing consultation and services to companies in the Aerospace Market Space. Sales Representative for Tempronics and their novel, highly efficient, personnel cooling systems for the Aerospace Industry.

Station Chief Pilot / Director of Training

• Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

Leading a group of industry professionals in providing the best in aviation services to our customers. Leading a group of industry professionals in providing the best in aviation services to our customers.

Director of Sales

• Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

PC-12 and PC-24 Sales for Colorado, New Mexico and Texas PC-12 and PC-24 Sales for Colorado, New Mexico and Texas

Chief Pilot

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

Supervising aviation flight operations for multi-aircraft government contract. Supervising aviation flight operations for multi-aircraft government contract.

General Manager & Director of Operations

• Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

Leading a team of dedicated professionals for South Central Texas' largest On-Demand Charter company. Leading a team of dedicated professionals for South Central Texas' largest On-Demand Charter company.

Chief Pilot

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

Chief Pilot for global, multi-aircraft 135 on demand charter operation. Check Airman and Instructor Pilot.

Assistant Chief Pilot / Director of Training

• Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

Assistant Chief Pilot and Director of Training for global, multi-aircraft FAR 135 operation. 135 Check Airman and Instructor

Instructor Pilot, PC-12

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

PC-12 Instructor Pilot for Afghan Air Force Special Mission Wing. Provides classroom, simulator and in-flight instruction for aircraft transition training and mission qualification training. PC-12 Instructor Pilot for Afghan Air Force Special Mission Wing. Provides classroom, simulator and in-flight instruction for aircraft transition training and mission qualification training.

Instructor Pilot

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

Leading provider of flight training under NATO Contract for Afghanistan Air Force. Provides classroom, simulator and in-flight instruction for Flight Screening, Undergraduate Pilot Training and Pilot Instructor Training courses in austere combat environment. Instructor Pilot & Flight Commander Class Leader, schedules all assets and provides supervision to AAF Advanced UPT class and flight instructors. Provides ground, simulator and in-flight instruction to students in all phases of training with C-182 (Turbo, w/G1000) and C-208 (w/G1000). Show less

Vice President, Sales & Flight Operatons

• May 2012 - Jan 2013

Sales, Marketing and Flight Operations Leader for the worlds leading innovator in "game-changing" aviation design modifications, STC and Engineering development. Responsible for all aspects of designing and deploying company sales and marketing operation. Designed and deployed initial marketing efforts for world’s first “Active Winglet” technology. Managed highly successful product launch – acquired deposits for over $3M. Chief Pilot and DER-Flight Test in training. Coordinated all aspects of multi-aircraft flight test activities: acquired aircraft, conducted STC company and certification flight tests and marketing/demonstration flights. Show less

Instructor Pilot

• Jan 2011 - May 2012

APS is the premier provider of advanced aviation training for Upset Recovery, Advanced Aerobatics, Formation, Adventure flights and aircraft checkout programs. Using the Extra 300L, APS provides private individuals, major corporate flight departments, airlines and government entities around the world with an exceptional training experience. Provided platform and in-flight instruction in addition to sales & marketing activities. APS is the premier provider of advanced aviation training for Upset Recovery, Advanced Aerobatics, Formation, Adventure flights and aircraft checkout programs. Using the Extra 300L, APS provides private individuals, major corporate flight departments, airlines and government entities around the world with an exceptional training experience. Provided platform and in-flight instruction in addition to sales & marketing activities.

Vice President, Military Business

• Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

A leading global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)company that focused on turbine engine component repair with a core competency in advance coatings and platings(Plasma/flame sprays, HVOF, and Vapor Deposition,etc.); with 7 sites across Asia, North America, and Europe with 700 employees and annual revenue of $120M. New private equity owners decided to move in a different direction. Developed focused sales and marketing strategy for military markets. A leading global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)company that focused on turbine engine component repair with a core competency in advance coatings and platings(Plasma/flame sprays, HVOF, and Vapor Deposition,etc.); with 7 sites across Asia, North America, and Europe with 700 employees and annual revenue of $120M. New private equity owners decided to move in a different direction. Developed focused sales and marketing strategy for military markets.

Director, Business Development Operations

• Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

Designed and established organization to address business development organization and processes, competitive market intelligence and proposal development for a $1B business. Instituted organizational structure, research and acquire support tools, developed initial $4M department budget, performance metrics, and negotiated and acquired office space.• Designed, budgeted, and setup 1st Competitive Market Intelligence (CMI) function; developed organizational structure, job descriptions, conducted interviews, and hired team members.• Evaluated and recommended Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to senior systems leadership; tool was purchased and deployed throughout BAE Systems with projected ROI exceeding 300%. Show less

Director, Commercial & International Programs

• Apr 2005 - Jul 2009

The Occupant Protection Division was a result of the acquisition of ARMOR HOLDINGS and focused on products and technologies that protect occupants in vehicles (energy absorbing seating, ballistic protection, and restraints).Held P&L accountability for $100M annual sales plan that produced over $40M+ per year in revenue for U.S. and international commercial or military projects. Projects included airplane and helicopter energy absorbing seating, ballistic protection solutions, and restraints for aviation and automotive racing. Acquired, developed and directed network of 11 Sales Representatives. Five direct reports. Locations included AZ, FL, and Arnsberg, Germany. Delivered 20% annual growth in B2B, B2G, B2C markets ­ increasing sales from $36M to $40M. Established key relationships with Fortune 100 companies, including Airbus, Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, and Boeing, as well as international military customers that included; Australian Navy, and UK MOD. Landed 1st sale with world's largest helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, for multi-year $17M program by spearheading business development functions and continued providing support as Program Manager. Orchestrated intricate Indirect Offset (Industrial Participation) program that was key factor in winning $7M seating program for AgustaWestland and UK MOD's newest helicopter ("Wildcat"/Super Lynx). Instituted sales and customer relationship management programs for entire sales force resulting in consistently meeting projected sales budgets. Managed $1M operating budget ­consistently finishing fiscal year on or below assigned budget.Career Note: prior successful positions include:Director Sales with ARMOR HOLDINGS · 2005 - 2007; first Director of Sales in the company Show less

Regional Sales Manager

• Mar 2003 - Apr 2005

Regional Sales Manager for six state region Turned around troubled 6 state territory and increased sales 80% in 1st year. Regional Sales Manager for six state region Turned around troubled 6 state territory and increased sales 80% in 1st year.

Director of Caravan Sales

• Jun 2001 - Mar 2003

Responsible for global sales and marketing activities.

Demonstration Pilot & Training Supervisor

• Jan 1997 - Jun 2001

International Training Captain -- Developed and implemented training program for 40 member flight demonstration department.Conducted worldwide demonstration flights for customers.

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Oct 1995 - Jan 1997

Courses taught included Human Factors in Aviation, and Instructional Systems Design. Courses taught included Human Factors in Aviation, and Instructional Systems Design.

Chief Instructor ­ F117A

• Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

USAF Instructor Pilot, Flight Examiner and Chief of Wing Weapons & Tactics

• Jan 1984 - Jan 1996

USAF Command Pilot (retired), Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner for the F-111A/D/E/F Flight Commander later stages of "DESERT STORM." Hand selected for F-117 "Stealth Fighter" program. Instructor Pilot F-117A and "Chief, Wing Weapons & Tactics" for USAF's only Stealth Fighter Wing. USAF Command Pilot (retired), Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner for the F-111A/D/E/F Flight Commander later stages of "DESERT STORM." Hand selected for F-117 "Stealth Fighter" program. Instructor Pilot F-117A and "Chief, Wing Weapons & Tactics" for USAF's only Stealth Fighter Wing.

Instructor Pilot

• Aug 1975 - Jan 1984

US Army Helicopter Instructor Pilot - OH-58A/C. "AeroScout" Instructor Pilot at US Army Aviation Center, Ft. Rucker AL. NVG Instructor Pilot US Army Helicopter Instructor Pilot - OH-58A/C. "AeroScout" Instructor Pilot at US Army Aviation Center, Ft. Rucker AL. NVG Instructor Pilot