Experience

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima Company

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CV-22 Instructor/FCF Pilot Site Lead

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Pinnacle Solutions Incorporated

• RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom

• CV-22 INSTRUCTOR/FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT PILOT

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2021

  Providing unmatched customer service to Air Force Special Operations' premier squadron. Conducting aircrew instruction, functional test flight, operational check flights, on-demand customer flight support and technical expertise to both operations and maintenance squadrons. Providing unmatched customer service to Air Force Special Operations' premier squadron. Conducting aircrew instruction, functional test flight, operational check flights, on-demand customer flight support and technical expertise to both operations and maintenance squadrons.



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• CV-22 OSPREY INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR PILOT, SQUADRON CHIEF OF SAFETY

  • Sep 2010 - Mar 2014

  8th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL (Oct 2010-present). Train and evaluate Air Force Special Operations Command's CV-22 pilots in the aircraft and simulator. Perform duties as flight lead in multi-aircraft formations during exercise, contingency and wartime operations. Additionally, manage the 8th Special Operations Squadron's ground, flight, laser and explosives safety programs. Advise leadership on safety related matters and compliance. Train the organization's personnel on matters of safety, reporting and mishap prevention. Show less

• CV-22 INSTRUCTOR PILOT, TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGER

  • Jul 2007 - Sep 2010

  58th Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM (07/2007-09/2010). Instruct student pilots and flight engineers in the CV-22 aircraft and simulator on day, night, mountainous, desert and terrain following operations at the Air Force's only CV-22 Osprey formal training unit. In addition, lead CV-22 courseware integrated product team. Create and maintain syllabi of instruction and courseware to prepare student pilots and flight engineers to meet Air Force Special Operations Command’s requirements. Evaluate proposed aircraft modifications for impact on the CV-22 training program. Perform government acceptance flights in the CV-22 simulator after new installation and soft/hardware modifications. Show less

• CV-22 INSTRUCTOR PILOT, CURRENT OPERATIONS AND SCHEDULING MANAGER

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2007

  71st Special Operations Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM (01/2006-06/2007). CV-22 initial cadre instructor pilot, develop initial syllabus of instruction; program flying training; and tactics, techniques and procedures for the Air Force’s newest aircraft. Instruct student pilots and flight engineers in the CV-22 aircraft and simulator on day, night, mountainous, desert and terrain following operations at the Air Force's only CV-22 Osprey formal training unit. Also, schedule flying training, ranges, in-flight aerial refueling and low level routes. Coordinate with maintenance on flying hour program. Show less

• MH-53J/M INSTRUCTOR PILOT

  • Dec 2001 - Dec 2005

  20th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL (12/2001-12/2005). Instruct Air Force Special Operations MH-53J/M Pave Low crew members on infiltration/exfiltration of special operations personnel; combat search and rescue; helicopter aerial refueling; low visibility approach; terrain following and shipboard operations. Perform duties as flight lead in multi-aircraft formations during exercise, contingency and wartime operations.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• OH-58D-I/R STANDARDIZATION INSTRUCTOR PILOT

  • Jul 1997 - Sep 2000

  Echo Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, TX (07/1997-09/2000). Train and evaluate 4th Infantry Division’s OH-58D Kiowa Warrior pilots in attack helicopter and cavalry operations. Lead instructor during transition to OH-58DR and digital division. Schedule flying and training operations for 16 pilots and 8 aircraft.

• OH-58D PILOT

  • Jun 1996 - Jun 1997

  Delta Troop, 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, Camp Stanton, Korea (06/1996-06/1997). OH-58D pilot; night vision goggle and local area unit trainer; and Delta Troop, 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment property book officer. Responsible for flying operations and managing and accountability of the Troop's multi-million dollar equipment account.

• OH-58D PILOT

  • Oct 1992 - May 1996

  Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC (10/1992-05/1996). OH-58D pilot and Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division property book officer. Responsible for flying operations and managing and accountability of the Company's multi-million dollar equipment account.