Experience

• 

  AVIAN LLC

  • Viginia Beach VA

  • OAMCM Test Event Training Lead

    • Aug 2009 - Present
    • Viginia Beach VA

    • Provides specialized analytical knowledge related to the management, development, and evaluation of training systems in support of PMA205/PMA299 for the MH-60S aircraft and Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasures (OAMCM) programs.• As part of the MH-60S IPT, plans and performs systems assessments for MH-60S program training systems, including the acquisition of curriculum and training devices in support of test events.• Researches, collects and analyzes program data to develop program alternatives and recommendations, and provides training, engineering, and operational expertise for the MH-60S and OAMCM programs.• Provides inputs to PMA-205 and PMA-299 as they develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) sheets and other PPBE related documentation, draft Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, and other programmatic and contractual documents. • Develops, monitors and provides status on MH-60S OAMCM program schedules including T&E plans and review of EVM data.• Develops and provides data used in the financial planning of training systems for the H-60 series of aircraft.

• 

  General Dynamics Information Technology

  • Virginia Beach, VA

  • OAMCM Test Event Training

    • Apr 1986 - Jul 2007
    • Virginia Beach, VA

    Supported various Naval Aviation Weapons, Software, and Training Systems in areas of Management, Acquisition, Engineering Development and Testing.• Provided expert guidance, direction and supervision of research, development, design, acquisition, and test and evaluation in support of NAVAIR PMA205 program management for the E-6A, A-6E, MV-22, and UTSS Naval Aviation weapon/training systems.• Provided direct technical support and performed program coordination for weapon and training systems acquisition, from technical evaluation through initial production and delivery to the Fleet.• Provided engineering development support to PMA205, specifically in the area of design, testing, and software development of Weapon System Trainers (WSTs) and Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs) in the Medium Attack and TACAMO communities.• Conducted engineering design assessments of new technologies, identifying those with high potential for improving aviation training capabilities while reducing costs to new training systems.• Provided technical support in the area of simulation digital data bases and their relationship to weapon system displays.• Performed programmatic, engineering, and logistic studies and analyses for weapon/training system programs including A-6E SWIP program, E-6A, and A-12 programs.• Responded to Fleet operations and support requirements in the areas of training and maintenance planning for operational and out-of-production naval aviation weapon systems.• Demonstrated detailed technical knowledge of engineering procedures and training systems whilst independently writing the system specifications for F-111C Full Mission Trainer for the RAAF.

• 

  US Navy

  • Norfolk NB; USS MT Whitney; NAS's: Norfolk.Oceana,Pensacola;Whibey Is, Sandford

  • Naval Flight Officer with 6700 Flight Hours in the A-3, A-6 and other associated aircraft.

    • Sep 1960 - Apr 1986
    • Norfolk NB; USS MT Whitney; NAS's: Norfolk.Oceana,Pensacola;Whibey Is, Sandford

    US Navy: Rank - Dates Senior Emergency Actions Officer for CINCLANTFLEETHQ - 06 - 1985 -1986NATO, Plans Officer for COMSECONDFLEET LCC-20 - 05/06 - 1980-1985Commanding/Executive Officer for Air Ferry Squadron -31 - 05 - 1976 -1979Evaluator/Model Manager A-6 for Medium Attack Wing 1 - 04/05 - 1972-1976VA-42/VA-34/VA-35- Instructor/Aviator NAS Oceana, VA - 03/04 - 1966-1972BNAO School/VAH-13/RVAH-13 NAS Pensacola, FL - 01/02/03 - 1960-1966