Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Andre  Howard

Andre Howard

Irvine,CA

Summary

Commercial helicopter pilot.

Instrument Rating. 4/2025

Current Class 2 Medical, 6/2025.

BFR H125, 1/2025. Helistream

BFR R44, 3/2025. Civic Helicopters.

2,400 total hours.

2,400 PIC hours.

1,800 turbine hours.

1,250 cross-country hours.

130 night hours.

48 Night X-Country hours.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

Anzen Global Security Services, Inc.
Irvine , Orange County
08.2023 - Current
  • Drive company vision with collaborative employee engagement techniques and strategic leadership.
  • Lead organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
  • Oversee budgetary and financial activities and implement strategies to grow business and profits.

Director of Security

Pitbull Productions
Los Angeles, CA
03.2005 - 12.2023
  • Installed cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by personnel or visitors.
  • Recommended equipment and services to improve facility and network security.
  • Implemented new security protocols to prohibit trespassing and increase safety.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security operations and investigations.
  • Interviewed and hired security personnel with strong skill sets and expertise.
  • Created emergency response plans for natural disasters or other emergencies.
  • Worked closely with Law enforcement and security professionals when traveling to different states and countries.

Owner-Operator/Commercial Pilot

Air 360 Helicopters/Golden State Helicopters
Northern/Southern California, CA
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Founded and managed aviation services business, specializing in aerial tours, charters, and specialty flight operations.
  • Operated a Bay Area-based helicopter company, providing sightseeing tours, charters, wine tours, and film support.
  • Leveraged background in law enforcement to offer secure, client-focused aviation experiences.
  • Managed all facets of the operation, including flight safety, logistics, and client services.
  • Built strong client relationships across corporate and entertainment industries.

Owner-Operator/Pilot In Command

360 Twenty Four 7, Inc. /360 Air
Southern California, CA
01.2009 - 11.2013
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Monitored aircraft performance to ensure compliance with operational standards.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Managed communications between cockpit crew members and ground personnel regarding flight operations.
  • 360 Twenty Four 7, Inc. was a private security company that provided private security to businesses and high net worth, high-profile clients. We also provided air support for clients' residences and utilized helicopter transportation for employees to and from locations for security services.

Police Officer

Santa Ana Police Department
Santa Ana, CA
09.1988 - 06.1997
  • Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
  • Violent Crime Task force
  • Bike Patrol
  • Observer Police Helicopter (Training)

Police Officer

Vernon Police Department
Vernon , CA
07.1986 - 09.1988
  • Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
  • Field Training Officer for new police recruits

Education

Commercial Helicopter Pilot - Aviation

Helistream
Costa Mesa
04.2008

Police Academy - Criminal Justice Studies

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, Ca
08.1986

High School Diploma -

Ocean View High School
Huntington Beach, Ca
06.1981

Skills

Professional

Customer service-oriented

Good communicator

Effective with CRM,

Calm under pressure, especially in high-risk situations

Certification

  • Certified Qualified Manager, BSIS - 2003
  • Licensed Commercial Helicopter Pilot - 2008
  • Private Patrol Operators License BSIS

Affiliations

  • Avid Golfer

Accomplishments

  • Life Saving award Santa Ana Police Department

Timeline

President

Anzen Global Security Services, Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Owner-Operator/Commercial Pilot

Air 360 Helicopters/Golden State Helicopters
05.2016 - 06.2019

Owner-Operator/Pilot In Command

360 Twenty Four 7, Inc. /360 Air
01.2009 - 11.2013

Director of Security

Pitbull Productions
03.2005 - 12.2023

Police Officer

Santa Ana Police Department
09.1988 - 06.1997

Police Officer

Vernon Police Department
07.1986 - 09.1988

Commercial Helicopter Pilot - Aviation

Helistream

Police Academy - Criminal Justice Studies

Golden West College

High School Diploma -

Ocean View High School
Andre Howard