Ashton Kopshever
Orlando
Summary
Active Air Force ROTC cadet at Detachment 159. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mathematics and Aerospace Studies. Proven leadership, discipline, teamwork, and problem solving skills through background as the Cadet Wing Commander for the Fall 2025 semester. Hard working and passionate about aviation as an aspiring pilot with long-term goals of becoming a test pilot.
Proactive and reliable with excellent time management skills. Displays outstanding adaptability and resilience through the wide variety of work experience. Dedicated to building the technical expertise and skills required for the high performance career in aviation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cadet Wing Commander
AFROTC Detachment 159
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Led an organization with over 215 active participants to uphold the Top 10% Detachment Award.
- Directly oversaw over 70 hours of Practical Military Training while managing teams to create supplemental documents that accrued over 300 pages of information.
- Implemented the first ever Master Data Tracker accumulating a total of 138 Sheets, 48,519 data cells, 114 tables, and 37,908 formulas.
- Led a team to spearhead a 1,500+ total man-hour project creating a 1,532 sq ft cadet operations center filled with 277 new items valued at over $250k. All items were procured at no cost.
Deputy Squadron Commander + Training Officer
Arnold Air Society
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Worked jointly alongside over 130 squadrons across the nation to host community service and networking events such as the national and regional conclaves.
- Directly led over 70 members through a 35+ hour training program to develop cadet's leadership skills.
- Engineered the squadron's first ever cadet data tracker to enhance cadet training and understanding.
Shift Manager
Living Green Cafe
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2026
Skills
- Hard working
- Task delegation
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Dependable
- Positive attitude
- Quick Learner
- MS Excel
Awards
- American Legion General Military Excellence
- Region Outstanding Training Officer
- Squadron Outstanding Leadership
- Warrior Spirit
- USAA Award
- AFROTC Meritorious Service
- AFROTC Accomodation
- Secretary of the Air Force Leadership (Currently nominated)
Timeline
Cadet Wing Commander
AFROTC Detachment 159
04.2025 - 12.2025
Deputy Squadron Commander + Training Officer
Arnold Air Society
03.2023 - 03.2025
Shift Manager
Living Green Cafe
01.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Central Florida