Aviation mission readiness and lift planning officer with a background in UH-60 flight operations, maintenance support, production control, and foreign airspace coordination. Deliver readiness assessments, synchronize complex missions across joint and allied partners, and support UAS integration, airspace deconfliction, and SOP implementation to improve mission execution and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Mission Readiness Officer in Charge / Aviation Lift Planner
G-3 Aviation, 25th Infantry Division
Schofield Barracks, HI
04.2023 - Current
Manage and synchronize more than 487 aviation mission requests supporting the 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, foreign partners, and senior government leaders.
Coordinated more than 50 high-visibility distinguished-visitor missions, 100 air assault missions, and medical and tactical training missions while balancing aircraft availability, mission requirements, and timelines.
Provide aviation-readiness assessments and concise recommendations that enable informed decision-making at the two-star command level.
Lead and develop an aviation operations team capable of independently managing complex mission coordination; mentored and integrated four new Soldiers while sustaining senior-leader confidence in section performance.
Coordinated directly with Japanese and Australian partners during Yama Sakura 89, improving multinational interoperability, airspace deconfliction, and mission safety.
Served as G-3 Aviation Officer in Charge during SABAK 25, managing foreign airspace coordination, UAS flight integration, and 49 aviation mission requests; also support division UAS capability development and standard operating procedure implementation.
UH-60 Black Hawk Pilot
U.S. Army Aviation Units
09.2019 - 04.2023
Conducted UH-60 Black Hawk flight operations enhancing unit training and meeting operational requirements in Hawaii and on the Korean Peninsula.
Logged over 370 flight hours during a two-year assignment in the Republic of Korea, ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
Executed mission planning, coordinated crew efforts, managed risks, and conducted flight operations in high-tempo environments, contributing to successful mission outcomes.
Hawaii and Republic of Korea
Aircraft Structural Repairer / Section NCOIC / HAZMAT NCOIC / Production Control Clerk
4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
05.2008 - 09.2017
Performed aircraft structural repair and maintenance as a 15G Aircraft Structural Repairer, supporting aircraft availability and mission readiness.
Led personnel and maintenance activities as Section Noncommissioned Officer in Charge.
Oversaw battalion hazardous-material accountability and compliance as HAZMAT NCOIC, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Coordinated maintenance scheduling, tracking, and readiness reporting.
Advanced from Private First Class to Staff Sergeant (Promotable) by enhancing aviation maintenance, readiness, and unit operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Grantham University
Skills
Aviation Operations
Mission Readiness
Lift planning
UH-60 Flight Operations
UAS Integration
Aviation Operations Oversight
Mission planning
Airspace coordination
Airspace deconfliction
Mission synchronization
Operational Coordination
Risk management
Readiness reporting
Goal setting
Joint and Multinational Exercise Support
Safety Compliance Management
Production control
Maintenance tracking
Maintenance supervision
Field exercises
Special assignments
Team leadership
Staff development
Strategic Decision Making
Logistics management
Innovation management
Information security
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Organizational skills
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking capacity
Adaptability
Goal setting
Goal setting
Adaptability
Logistics management
Personal Information
Title: Aviation Operations | Mission Readiness | Air Mobility Planning | UAS Capability Development
Looking to move to Colorado
Availability: CSP Availability: Jun 2027 | Anticipated Retirement: October 2027
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
U.S. Army Service: July 2007–Present
Rank: Chief Warrant Officer 2
Security Clearance: Active Secret
Aviation Qualification: UH-60 Black Hawk Pilot
Current Focus: UAS operations, capability development, flight integration, and SOP implementation
Transition Plan: CSP opportunity beginning around July 2027; anticipated retirement in December 2027
Target Location: Colorado
Timeline
Aviation Mission Readiness Officer in Charge / Aviation Lift Planner
G-3 Aviation, 25th Infantry Division
04.2023 - Current
UH-60 Black Hawk Pilot
U.S. Army Aviation Units
09.2019 - 04.2023
Aircraft Structural Repairer / Section NCOIC / HAZMAT NCOIC / Production Control Clerk
4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
05.2008 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology