Experienced professional Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) with a strong background in technology-related roles.
Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance.
Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams.
Committed to continuous learning, instruction, and remaining current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with the community and team members.
Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WO1 - Aviator FW/RW
Florida State Guard
Tallahassee, Florida
09.2024 - Current
Manage time effectively to ensure tasks are completed on schedule, and deadlines are met.
Operate aircraft and navigate according to safety guidelines.
Maintain an updated knowledge base through continuing education and advanced training.
Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2009 - Current
Conduct surveillance and investigations
Generate detailed reports in preparation for depositions, criminal trial and prosecution.
Conduct traffic enforcement to reduce accidents occurrences and directed targeted enforcement of unlicensed/uninsured motorists.
Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
Testified in depositions, court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
Law Enforcement Aviator / Tactical Flight Officer
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2011 - 05.2017
Operated several agency aircraft including B407, B407GX, B429, C206 and C208 during patrol and in support of surveillance, interdiction and active Law Enforcement activities.
Organized and managed crew coordination during high risk interdiction missions, rescue efforts, criminal apprehension and dignitary protection assignments with USSS.
Extensive NVG operations
Conducted multiple offshore patrol, surveillance and interdiction missions.
Certified Flight and Instrument Instructor
Palm Beach Flight Training
West Palm Beach, FL
04.2008 - 12.2012
Used computer-based training, simulators, lectures, and moderated discussions to engage students during ground instruction in support of subsequent flight instruction to assure comprehension and correlation.
Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement. Conducted flight training for many overseas students.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Model Specific training
Bell Helicopter 429 Initial Training Course
Dallas
01-2017
Graduate Certificate - Annual Recurrent Training - 2014 - 2016
Flight Safety
Wichita, KS
09-2016
Graduate Certificate - Refresher Course
Bell Helicopter 407GX Refresher Training
Dallas
03-2016
Graduate Certificate - Model Specific Initial Training
Flight Safety
Wichita, KS
08-2013
Graduate Certificate - Model Specific Training
Bell 407 Initial And Recurrent Training
Dallas
01-2013
Graduate Certificate - Night Vision Goggle Normal And Emergency Operation
Bell Helicopter NVG Training
Dallas
01-2013
Skills
Primary and Advanced Flight Instruction
Crew Resource Management
Aircraft normal and emergency operations
Navigation systems and techniques
Tactical Surveillance techniques
Tactical air to ground coordination
Emergency response
Report writing
Safety protocols
Verbal communication
Multitasking Abilities
Certification
FAA ATP Rotor-wing
FAA ATP Single engine Fixed-wing
FAA Commercial Multi-engine Fixed-wing
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Rotor-wing and Fixed-wing
FAA Certified Instrument Instructor Rotor-wing and Fixed-wing
Extensive experience with tactical Night Vision Goggle operations
Extensive experience in tactical surveillance, interdiction and air to ground coordination.
Accomplishments
Decorated with the PBSO Sheriffs Special Commendation for operations involving high value investigations
Decorated with the PBSO Commendation for operations
Decorated as a valued Field Training Officer
Decorated with Good Conduct medals
Recognized by the US Coast Guard District 7 Commander resulting from the coordination and capture of offshore drug traffickers
Awarded the PBSO Agency Deputy of the Month FEB 2024 for proactive Road Patrol interdictions
Multiple Letters of Commendation for work performed at the PBSO
Timeline
WO1 - Aviator FW/RW
Florida State Guard
09.2024 - Current
Law Enforcement Aviator / Tactical Flight Officer
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
01.2011 - 05.2017
Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
10.2009 - Current
Certified Flight and Instrument Instructor
Palm Beach Flight Training
04.2008 - 12.2012
Graduate Certificate - Model Specific training
Bell Helicopter 429 Initial Training Course
Graduate Certificate - Annual Recurrent Training - 2014 - 2016
Flight Safety
Graduate Certificate - Refresher Course
Bell Helicopter 407GX Refresher Training
Graduate Certificate - Model Specific Initial Training
Flight Safety
Graduate Certificate - Model Specific Training
Bell 407 Initial And Recurrent Training
Graduate Certificate - Night Vision Goggle Normal And Emergency Operation