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Daniel Smee

East Brunswick,NJ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Simulation Instructor Operator

Global Aerospace Logistics
12.2015 - 01.2023
  • Maintained detailed notes to complete mission flight logs and progress reports on over 80 pilots.
  • Assembled target information and hostile defense locations to plan for missions.
  • Operate training console and program real-time threat environment and weather and light conditions.
  • Identified issues with equipment and conducted troubleshooting methods for resolution to maintain over 85% utilization rate.
  • Conduct pre-flight and After Action briefing.
  • Identified training obstacles due to equipment failure and provide workaround solution to facilitate training goals.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Flight Simulator Instructor Operator

Computer Sciences Corporation
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Operated complex multi-engine rotary-wing flight simulator, instructing and evaluating 52 Kuwaiti rated pilots.
  • Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
  • Used MS Office to maintain student training records and student logbooks.
  • Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
  • Conduct pre-flight briefing and flight performance evaluation and after flight de-briefing.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Flight Simulation Instructor

Computer Sciences Corporation
02.2012 - 06.2013
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices to enhance performance of individual aviators and flight crews.
  • Developed study aids and handouts for pilots whose primary language is not English.
  • Conducted classes covering airframe characteristics and performance limitations and demonstrated those limitations in simulated flight environment.
  • Monitored and reported all simulator deficiencies and tracking part ordering process status.
  • Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training for 42 aviators.
  • Excel at relaying complex ideas and procedures to a foreign client.

Flight Simulation Instructor

System Studies And Simulation
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide realistic synthetic training.
  • Developed scenarios that supported individual and collective training goals as dictated by Flight Standardization Section.
  • Communicate effectively training objectives prior to mission start and expected standards for mission success.
  • Program scenario to replicate mission configuration as per planned briefings and aircraft performance limitations.
  • Support 10 customers per day optimizing availability and utilization over 90%.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance

Project Controller

Diamond Aircraft
03.2008 - 11.2008
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to the engineering team.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to regulators for review.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked with little guidance or supervision.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

Simulator Instructor Operator

System Studies And Simulation
07.2006 - 01.2008
  • Remote work in Iraq contracting to the US Army for running flight simulators in a hostile environment for US aviation units forward deployed.
  • Program scenarios to meet customer requirements on short notice.
  • Monitored placement of all in-country simulation devices.
  • Ensured all simulation devices were staffed per timeline.
  • Informed the customer of unforeseen mechanical issues and offered a training alternative to meet training goals.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Trained incoming Operators on device characteristics and programming methods prior to them occupying their assigned site.

Flight Standardization Officer

US Army
04.1982 - 09.2006
  • Kept operations in compliance with FAA and Army requirements.
  • Trained and evaluated unit pilots in all manner of flight and in both hostile and peacetime environments.
  • Electronic Warfare Officer
  • Prepared and maintained detailed inspection, investigation and certification records and reports and maintained them in accordance with Army regulations.
  • Analyzed training programs and conducted oral and written examinations to assess competency of persons operating aircraft systems and deploying munitions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
10.2007

Skills

  • Electronic Communication
  • Navigation Planning
  • Sensor System Operations
  • Field Operations
  • Crew Coordination
  • Weapons Deployment
  • Data Management
  • Flight Training
  • Air Navigation
  • Simulator Training
  • Flight Operation Assistance
  • Mission Planning Activities

Timeline

Simulation Instructor Operator

Global Aerospace Logistics
12.2015 - 01.2023

Flight Simulator Instructor Operator

Computer Sciences Corporation
09.2012 - 06.2013

Flight Simulation Instructor

Computer Sciences Corporation
02.2012 - 06.2013

Flight Simulation Instructor

System Studies And Simulation
01.2009 - 12.2011

Project Controller

Diamond Aircraft
03.2008 - 11.2008

Simulator Instructor Operator

System Studies And Simulation
07.2006 - 01.2008

Flight Standardization Officer

US Army
04.1982 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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