Bryan Woolard
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Pilot in Command with a career history of excellent flight performance under extreme pressure. Works well within multi-organization operations where clear communication and outstanding performance are part of greater mission. Brings over 4900 flight hours in rotor-wing aircraft and 15 years of operational and instructional experience.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Pilot
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Responsible for creation and implementation of departments flight training program that included PPL, CPL, CFI, NVG, External Load, High Altitude and Rescue Operations
- Maintained records and ensured training standardization of 15 pilots
- Created unit policy and currency standards that met or exceeded FAA and Public Use Operations standards
- Conducted check rides and provided pilot authorizations for specific flight operations
- Served with Director on project management team responsible for acquisition of new aircraft and equipment
Pilot In Command
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept
02.2009 - 03.2018
- Performed Patrol Flights, Surveillance, NVG Operations, Deployment of Tactical Teams, Fast Rope Operations, Mountain Rescue Hoist Operations and High Altitude Operations
- Responsible for coordination of crew members and ground assets during dynamic real world missions
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
Police Officer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
01.2001 - 02.2009
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Civil Affairs Specialist (38A)
US Army
08.2001 - 10.2004
- Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
- Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to conduct operations in the Horn of Africa as a member of a Joint Task Force
- Provided pertinent information to chain of command reference enemy movements and activities
- Coordinated assistance events to help foster relations with indigenous people in support of mission criteria
Freefall Demonstrator /Instructor
US Army Parachute Team (The Golden Knights)
12.1995 - 08.1999
- Conducted parachute operations in support of Army public relations and recruiting
- Performed testing and evaluation of new parachute equipment and aircraft
- Freefall Instructor tasked with the training and currency of team members and also members of multiple Special Operations Units
- Completed over 2100 freefall parachute jumps in support of Army operations
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
Pathfinder
US Army
08.1994 - 08.1995
- Provide navigational aid and advisory services to military aircraft working along predefined routes using backwards planning principals
- Intimately involved in Battalion and Division level operations planning
- Performed recon, set up and operational control of helicopter landing zones, pick up zones and staging areas
- Inspected sling loads and provided training to line unit personnel on proper rigging techniques.
- Frequently worked with aviation units to ensure proper training of pilots in external load operations, personnel extractions and parachute operations
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.1991 - 08.1994
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- M60 / M249 Gunner while serving in as a member of a light infantry unit
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford, CT1991
Skills
- Helicopter PIC
- Operation Planning and Oversight
- Standardization
- Search and Rescue
- Safety Standards
Certification
Flight
- Commercial Helicopter Pilot
- Certified Flight Instructor/Helicopter
- Private Airplane Pilot
- Remote Pilot SUAS
- NVG Flight Instructor
- H145 Factory School
- H145 Factory Instructor Orientation
- H125 Factory School
- Bell 407 Transition
- Bell UH-1H Transition
- MD 530 Transition
Law Enforcement
State of Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Military
- Ranger School
- H.A.L.O School
- Pathfinder School
- Airborne School
- Air Assault School
- Fast Rope Master
- Jungle Operations School
- Primary Leadership Development
- Basic Non Commissioned Officer Academy
- Infantry Course (11B)
- Civil Affairs Specialist (38A)
Timeline
Chief Pilot
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
03.2019 - 01.2023
Pilot In Command
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept
02.2009 - 03.2018
Civil Affairs Specialist (38A)
US Army
08.2001 - 10.2004
Police Officer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
01.2001 - 02.2009
Freefall Demonstrator /Instructor
US Army Parachute Team (The Golden Knights)
12.1995 - 08.1999
Pathfinder
US Army
08.1994 - 08.1995
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.1991 - 08.1994
High School Diploma -
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Flight
- Commercial Helicopter Pilot
- Certified Flight Instructor/Helicopter
- Private Airplane Pilot
- Remote Pilot SUAS
- NVG Flight Instructor
- H145 Factory School
- H145 Factory Instructor Orientation
- H125 Factory School
- Bell 407 Transition
- Bell UH-1H Transition
- MD 530 Transition
Law Enforcement
State of Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Military
- Ranger School
- H.A.L.O School
- Pathfinder School
- Airborne School
- Air Assault School
- Fast Rope Master
- Jungle Operations School
- Primary Leadership Development
- Basic Non Commissioned Officer Academy
- Infantry Course (11B)
- Civil Affairs Specialist (38A)
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