CRAIG H. BURKS
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced professional with 30 years in leadership and management positions. 15 Years as an Air Force Pilot with an extensive background in DV support, Combat Search and Rescue, Flight Safety, MEDEVAC, and Test Support missions. Four years experience as a Wing level Flight Safety Officer, directed the flight safety program for an Air Mobility Wing responsible for all aspects Presidential Airlift, Cabinet level Secretaries and members of Congress. 18 Months experience with JT3 LLC as a Mission Operations Controller at Det 3. AFFTC. Served 10 years as an Air Safety Investigator for the Boeing Company at Det 3, AFFTC.
Investigation professional with solid foundation in uncovering and analyzing evidence to resolve cases effectively. Known for high standard of teamwork and results-driven approach, adaptable to changing requirements. Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving, with reputation for reliability and collaborative efforts.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Safety Investigator
Boeing
01.2014 - 08.2024
- Led a multi-faceted safety organization involving, aviation, ground, systems, weapons and test safety
- Assists with investigations of accidents and incidents involving company products and services
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Participates in company safety processes and initiatives
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and documented investigative findings.
- Participates in the discussion of legal cases and claims with in-house and outside counsel
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Researches, acquires and provides specific facts and data in response to, or in anticipation of litigation
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Prepares for interpretation and dissemination of accident investigation related materials
- Participates in field investigations
- May support production safety flight incident investigations and conduct safety surveys at operating locations under Defense Contract Management Agencies (DCMA) requirements
- Plans, implements and assesses occupational health and safety programs and processes to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
- Develops and provides training and instructions
- Evaluates, interprets and advises on the impact of emerging issues, regulations and legislation to company operations
- Applies risk management control techniques where applicable
- Conducts audits, inspections, investigations and coordinates successful resolution of issues with appropriate agencies
- Det 3, AFFTC
- Data Masked
Mission Operations Controller
JT3
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating system assets involved in test missions
- Manages the complete cycle of testing parameters, determining cause and effect relationships, reaching conclusions, and recommending solutions
- Works closely with the test director from a command post using applicable systems for each test
- Performs with the ability to conduct a variety of tests under stressful conditions, in a constantly changing test environment
- Det 3, AFFTC
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Chief of Training
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervises and ensures the safe conduct of daily flying operations of a composite fleet of aircraft valued at $200 million
- Manages all aspects of test support scheduling and utilization of more than 1,000 rotary wing aircraft sorties annually
- Oversees the flying and ground training requirements for over 80 test and support aircrew in seven squadrons
- Det 3, AFFTC
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Helicopter Pilot, Flight Safety Officer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsible for the safety requirements for over 100 high visibility Presidentially directed flight and ground tests annually
- Ensures flight safety across multiple, diverse and classified Major Weapons Systems(MWS), responsible for the protection of over $3.5 billion in unique national assets
- Det 3, AFFTC
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- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
- Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties, and patrol flights.
- Meticulously logged all flight hours and maintenance activities, maintaining comprehensive records for regulatory purposes.
- Maintained a high level of proficiency in emergency procedures, contributing to an excellent safety record.
- Enhanced operational efficiency with meticulous flight planning and effective communication with air traffic control.
- Provided reliable transportation for VIP clients, ensuring punctual arrival at destinations and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Operated aircraft at high-density altitudes, mountainous terrain and extremely cold flight conditions.
- Exemplified professionalism and dedication to excellence by maintaining an impeccable safety record throughout the duration of career as a helicopter pilot.
- Participated in humanitarian relief efforts by transporting essential supplies to disaster-stricken areas in a timely manner.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on helicopters, prolonging aircraft lifespan and minimizing downtime between flights.
Group Training Officer
34th Operational Support Squadron
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Oversees group training office and two enlisted personnel
- Provides expert guidance to combat squadrons on unit flying training programs and 250 combat related training issues
- Ensures 320+ aircrew are trained to support worldwide combat search and rescue commitments with HC-130, HH60G and PJ operations in multiple flight environments including low level, NVG and aerial delivery procedures
- Updates RQG/CC by briefing policy, tracks MAJCOM training quotas, identifies/tracks training shortfalls that impact 23 WG's combat capability
- Maintained qualification as combat ready worldwide deployable HH-60G aircraft commander.
Resource Advisor
41st Rescue Squadron
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Resource advisor for the largest HH60G squadron in the Air Force, managed a budget of over $1.3 million effecting 120 personnel and 15 unit assigned HH-60G's
- Developed a comprehensive plan to ensure the squadron was properly equipped to continue the fight in operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
- Oversaw the squadrons award of a $450,000 functional check flight contract with a major defense contractor
- Acted as the government flight representative tasked with ensuring the compliance of the contractor with all applicable DOD and DCMA guidelines.
Wing Flight Safety Officer
89th Airlift Wing
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Flight safety officer for the DOD's premier airlift operation
- Responsible for the safety program encompassing four flying units operating 36 aircraft of nine different types, including Air Force One
- Establishes safety policy for the execution of 19,000 flying hours and 3,500 worldwide departures annually
- Maintains liaison with 19 DOD and other government agency partner units, the FAA and the NTSB
- Maintains qualification as aircraft commander on specially configured UH-1N aircraft in support of the Vice President, members of the Cabinet and Congress, and other national and international leaders
- Served as the wing ORM trainer, base safety investigation board member and the 89 AW flight safety coordinator for the annual Joint Service Open House.
Chief of Plans
1st Helicopter Squadron
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Executed operational plans vital to national security and continuity of military operations
- Supported a 24 hour alert mission providing immediate response alert for sensitive White House and DOD contingency taskings
- Provided aerial transportation for the nation's top military and political leadership
- Responsible for coordinating unit operating plans with various high profile customers in the national capital region.
Commander, Fuels Management Flight
92nd Supply Squadron
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Directly responsible for 24 hour a day fuels and cryogenic support to KC-135R, KC-135T, C-12, UH-1N, and B-52H aircraft performing AMC, AETC, and ACC missions
- Signed for the base fuels account which consisted of 40+ million gallons of jet and ground fuel products
- Led a flight consisting of 88 personnel performing refueling, defueling, fuel transfer, quality control, and laboratory functions.
Commander, Material Management Flight
92nd Supply Squadron
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Responsible for the effective and efficient management of all supplies and equipment in the Base Supply account that supports B-52H, KC-135R, UH-1N aircraft, and 580 organizational shops
- Supervised work centers responsible for interfacing with customers and sources of supply, special level processing, requirements determination, requisitioning, excess reporting and disposition, controlling and issuing of individual equipment, hand tools, administrative and janitorial items, mobility and chemical warfare defense equipment, and management of all base equipment and vehicle assets.
Education
Fall Protection Course
University of California San Diego, OSHA Training Institute
Las Vegas, NVSystems Safety Course
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Los Angeles, CAUH-60M qualification course
U.S. Army
Huntsville, ALGFR course
Defense Contract Management Agency
Long Beach, CAHH-60G qualification course
USAF
Kirtland AFB, NMOperational Risk Management course
USAF
Kirtland AFB, NMFlight Safety Officers course
USAF
Kirtland AFB, NMUH-1N qualification course
USAF
Kirtland AFB, NMUndergraduate Pilot Training
USAF
Vance AFB, OKSupply Officers course
USAF
Lowry AFB, COBachelor of Arts - California State Univ. Northridge
California State Univ. Northridge
Associate in Science - Antelope Valley College
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CASkills
- Comprehensive report writing
- Effective interview strategies
- Integrity and transparency
- Report writing
- Investigation oversight
- Data quality assessment
- Conducting witness interviews
- Risk management analysis
- Conducting witness interviews
- Ongoing trend assessment
- Calm in crisis situations
- Discreet investigation techniques
- Continuous improvement
- Resource management
- Compliance assessment
- Emergency preparedness plans
Timeline
Air Safety Investigator
Boeing
01.2014 - 08.2024
Mission Operations Controller
JT3
01.2012 - 01.2014
Chief of Training
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2010 - 01.2012
Helicopter Pilot, Flight Safety Officer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2008 - 01.2010
Group Training Officer
34th Operational Support Squadron
01.2006 - 01.2008
Resource Advisor
41st Rescue Squadron
01.2003 - 01.2006
Wing Flight Safety Officer
89th Airlift Wing
01.2000 - 01.2003
Chief of Plans
1st Helicopter Squadron
01.1997 - 01.2000
Commander, Fuels Management Flight
92nd Supply Squadron
01.1994 - 01.1996
Commander, Material Management Flight
92nd Supply Squadron
01.1992 - 01.1994
Systems Safety Course
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
UH-60M qualification course
U.S. Army
GFR course
Defense Contract Management Agency
HH-60G qualification course
USAF
Operational Risk Management course
USAF
Flight Safety Officers course
USAF
UH-1N qualification course
USAF
Undergraduate Pilot Training
USAF
Supply Officers course
USAF
Bachelor of Arts - California State Univ. Northridge
California State Univ. Northridge
Associate in Science - Antelope Valley College
Antelope Valley College
Fall Protection Course
University of California San Diego, OSHA Training Institute
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