Experience

Virgin Galactic

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Mission Planner

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Planning for the future of Commercial Space Travel Planning for the future of Commercial Space Travel



Crew Training International

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 200 - 300 Employee

• MQ-9 Instructor Sensor Operator

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2022

  Training USAF MQ-9 Sensor Operator students via Simulator and Classroom instruction. Current and qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 and the Block 30 Ground Control Station (GCS) including the DAS-4 Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS). Additional mission sets include the Advanced Mission Phases of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR), Main Combat Operations Close Air Support (MCO CAS), Counter Insurgency Close Air Support (COIN CAS). Show less



Colorado State University Global

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2019

  Online professor for undergraduate students working to achieve a Bachelors of Science degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and Project Management. Online professor for undergraduate students working to achieve a Bachelors of Science degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and Project Management.



Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Lead Group Evaluator

  • Dec 2017 - May 2019

  Lead SUAS Evaluator and Program Manager for the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG). Responsible for the training and deployment preparations of Security Forces personnel to fly the RQ-11B Raven DDL. Mentoring approximately 50 Raven Operators on aviation and advanced (ISR) missions as well as Launch and Recovery (LR). Lead SUAS Evaluator and Program Manager for the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG). Responsible for the training and deployment preparations of Security Forces personnel to fly the RQ-11B Raven DDL. Mentoring approximately 50 Raven Operators on aviation and advanced (ISR) missions as well as Launch and Recovery (LR).



FMJF Enterprises

• Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

• Founding Partner

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2018



Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  Professor of Unmanned Aeronautical Systems (UAS) curriculum. Professor of Unmanned Aeronautical Systems (UAS) curriculum.



CAE

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

• MQ-1 Predator / MQ-9 Reaper Instructor Sensor Operator

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2013

  Responsible for the training of USAF Predator and Reaper crewmembers, training accomplished by means of classroom, simulator and Ground Control Stations. Duties include training in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Close Air Support (CAS) and Launch / Recovery (LR). Additionally I worked in the field as an Education Technologist to update training lessons to comply with the new syllabus requirements. Responsible for the training of USAF Predator and Reaper crewmembers, training accomplished by means of classroom, simulator and Ground Control Stations. Duties include training in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Close Air Support (CAS) and Launch / Recovery (LR). Additionally I worked in the field as an Education Technologist to update training lessons to comply with the new syllabus requirements.



Sperry Van Ness Commercial Realty

• Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Senior Investment Advisor

  • Jun 2002 - Sep 2007

  Responsible for the marketing and sales of multi-family apartment properties. Proven skills that focus on negotiating multi-million dollar contracts analyzing market trends, and forecasting market movements. Responsible for the marketing and sales of multi-family apartment properties. Proven skills that focus on negotiating multi-million dollar contracts analyzing market trends, and forecasting market movements.



Lockheed Martin

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

• UH-1N Flight Simulator Instructor

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2002

  Responsible for the training of UH-1N helicopter aircrew members by means of classroom instruction and flight simulator training. Proven skills in the development and currency of new training plans and curriculum. Responsible for the training of UH-1N helicopter aircrew members by means of classroom instruction and flight simulator training. Proven skills in the development and currency of new training plans and curriculum.



United States Air Force

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

• Chief UH-1N Flight Engineer Flight Evaluator

  • Oct 1997 - Jan 2000

  Responsible for managing, promoting, and designing systems to ensure training for all UH-1N Flight Engineers of the 58th Special Operations Wing. This program was cited as a model for the Huey community. Proven skills as a platform flight and academic instructor to include contributions to the development of the new UH-1N simulator.

• Chief UH-1N Flight Engineer Flight Evaluator

  • Aug 1996 - Oct 1997

  Responsible for the introduction of the first UH-1N Flight Engineers to the 459th Airlift Squadron. Proven skills that included the coordination at the squadron, group, wing and numbered Air Force levels to ensure a smooth transition. These efforts were rewarded by wining the Flight Engineer of the Quarter twice; 1996, 1997; an overall rating of excellent in the 374th Air Wing Operational Readiness Inspection, and received two personal “Commendables” during the wing out brief

• UH-1N Flight Engineer

  • Dec 1992 - Aug 1996

  Responsible for supporting the USAF Survival School in helicopter rescue procedures, protocols, and NVG operations while assigned to the 36th Rescue Flight. Proven skills as the unit Standards & Evaluation Flight Engineer responsible for ensuring Flight Safety of the unit’s mission. Credited with five saves and Commendation Medal for a difficult Night Vision Goggle (NVG) rescue in mountainous terrain during bad weather.

• B-52 Defensive Aerial Gunner

  • Apr 1988 - Dec 1992

  Responsible for controlling advanced gunnery, radar and communications systems while assigned to the 62nd Bombardment Squadron. Proven skills flying classified missions during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. These efforts were rewarded by multiple decorations for excellence of aviation performance, skills and knowledge, to include a commendation for actions taken during a severe aircraft emergency that prevented the lost of a B-52G.